Ridgefield Collegiate
Engineering Prep
Real engineers empowering the next generation.
Project Catalog
Explore Ridgefield Collegiate’s hands-on projects designed to build skills, experience, and confidence for future engineers.
CAD Design & 3D Printing Basics
Beginner
Learn the fundamentals of 3D modeling using Fusion 360 or SolidWorks, then design and print simple parts to solve household problems.
- CAD modeling
- 3D printing workflow
- Design based problem solving
AI Voice Assistant
Beginner
Design, build, and program an AI voice assistant that interacts with your voice and will answer any question.
- AI tools proficiency
- Basic electronics
- C++ programming
Game or Simulation in Python
Beginner
Create a physics-based simulation or a small game like Pong or Space Invaders.
- Python programming
- Logic & math in code
- Debugging
Remote Control Car
Intermediate
Design, build, and program a remote controlled car that can connect to any phone.
- Design and engineering process
- Basic electronics
- C++ programming
Hardwire an 8-bit Computer
Intermediate
Construct a simple CPU using logic gates and breadboards to understand computer fundamentals.
- Digital logic
- Binary computation
- Electronics design
Self-Balancing Robot Car
Intermediate
Design, build, and program a self-balancing robot car using sensors and microcontroller logic.
- Electronics and structural design
- Sensor integration
- Physics-based robotics programming
Build and Program a Quadcopter
Advanced
Assemble a quadcopter, configure flight control software, and program autonomous flight behavior.
- Control systems
- Electronics & soldering
- Python/C++ integration
Autonomous Crash Avoidance Car
Advanced
Design, build, and program an autonomous vehicle that can navigate and avoid obstacles around your house.
- Electronics and structural design
- Sensor integration
- Physics-based robotics programming
Stocks and Crypto Trading Bot
Advanced
Develop a bot that can trade stocks and cryptocurrencies using machine learning algorithms (Paper trading only; we do not encourage the use of real money).
- Finance and Investment
- Programming
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
