
Tom Blo developed four features over three months in the Automation_Course_2025A repository, focusing on embedded automation and educational tooling. He built a Java-based number base converter with input validation and a menu-driven CLI to streamline student practice with hexadecimal and decimal conversions. For group-based PLC coursework, he established project scaffolding and documentation, enabling reproducible setups and smoother onboarding. In January, Tom delivered two Arduino-based automation features: a restaurant plate delivery tracking system integrating LCD, servo, RFID, and IR sensors, and a PID-controlled motor positioning sketch, both with comprehensive documentation. His work demonstrated proficiency in C++, Java, embedded systems, and hardware integration.

In January 2025, two embedded Arduino-based automation features were delivered under the Automation_Course_2025A project, delivering tangible business value through automated plate delivery tracking and precise motor control. The work combined hardware integration with control software, documentation, and cross-team collaboration, establishing a foundation for scalable automation in restaurant operations and future machine control projects.
In January 2025, two embedded Arduino-based automation features were delivered under the Automation_Course_2025A project, delivering tangible business value through automated plate delivery tracking and precise motor control. The work combined hardware integration with control software, documentation, and cross-team collaboration, establishing a foundation for scalable automation in restaurant operations and future machine control projects.
December 2024 monthly summary for Automation-Course/Automation_Course_2025A: Key features delivered: PLC Group 3 Project Initialization, establishing project scaffolding and delivering PLC_Group3.gxw binary along with readme.pdf documentation to enable immediate development and classroom workflows. Major bugs fixed: No major bugs reported or fixed this month for this repository. Overall impact and accomplishments: Created a stable foundation for PLC Group 3 work, accelerating upcoming feature development, simplifying onboarding for students/instructors, and enabling reproducible setups for demonstrations and testing. Technologies/skills demonstrated: Binary asset handling, project scaffolding, documentation generation, Git version control, collaborative setup for group-based PLC development, and repository organization for scalable course material.
December 2024 monthly summary for Automation-Course/Automation_Course_2025A: Key features delivered: PLC Group 3 Project Initialization, establishing project scaffolding and delivering PLC_Group3.gxw binary along with readme.pdf documentation to enable immediate development and classroom workflows. Major bugs fixed: No major bugs reported or fixed this month for this repository. Overall impact and accomplishments: Created a stable foundation for PLC Group 3 work, accelerating upcoming feature development, simplifying onboarding for students/instructors, and enabling reproducible setups for demonstrations and testing. Technologies/skills demonstrated: Binary asset handling, project scaffolding, documentation generation, Git version control, collaborative setup for group-based PLC development, and repository organization for scalable course material.
November 2024 monthly summary: Delivered a Java-based Number Base Converter (Hex <-> Decimal) with a menu-driven CLI and input validation in Automation-Course/Automation_Course_2025A. No major bugs fixed this month. Impact: expands course tooling for student practice with reliable, interactive conversions, reducing manual effort and improving learning outcomes. Technologies/skills demonstrated: Java, console UI design, input validation, menu-driven interfaces, Git version control and collaborative development (commit 3f1ce598064f67469934df9f4512a5e382f578ca).
November 2024 monthly summary: Delivered a Java-based Number Base Converter (Hex <-> Decimal) with a menu-driven CLI and input validation in Automation-Course/Automation_Course_2025A. No major bugs fixed this month. Impact: expands course tooling for student practice with reliable, interactive conversions, reducing manual effort and improving learning outcomes. Technologies/skills demonstrated: Java, console UI design, input validation, menu-driven interfaces, Git version control and collaborative development (commit 3f1ce598064f67469934df9f4512a5e382f578ca).
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