Software Tools

Text Editor

Visual Studio Code

I have used Microsoft Visual Studio during my Year 1 Computer Programming module. Hence, I am familiar with this text editor making it my preferred choice.

Graphics Editor

GIMP

GIMP is a free open-source programme which is both simple and widely used. It is also the lecturer's recommendation.

Vector Editor

InkScape

InkScape is a free open-source programme which is both simple and widely used. It is also the lecturer's recommendation.

CAD System

Fusion 360

I have used Autodesk Fusion 360 in the past on multiple ocassions (ie. during Secondary School Design & Technology as well as in Polytechnic Foundation Programme Fundamentals in Innovation Design) thus I am both familiar and competent with the software.

IDE

Arduino

This software is standardised and reccomended by my lectuerer for its necessity to do programming with Arduino.

Browser

Safari

I use a macbook so this just happened to be the most convenient browser to use lmao.