1.1.  Overview

• The Capstone Design Laboratory replaces the previous Project/Problem-Based Laboratory for all 4th Year students.

• This course is known as the Capstone Project, with the same course code: SEEE/L/M 4723.

• The Capstone Project serves as a key requirement in your engineering program, recognized by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC).

• It provides an opportunity to demonstrate the full range of knowledge and skills gained throughout your studies.

• Students are expected to design a meaningful product or service and tackle a real-world, open-ended problem in electrical engineering.

1.2.  Specification

1. Technical Requirements

1. • Every project must include both a microcontroller and programming elements.

   • Projects must not be purely plug-and-play or software-only. A balanced integration of hardware and software is required.

2. Product Presentation

1. • A proper casing is mandatory. The final prototype should resemble a market-ready product, not a raw or unfinished setup.

3. Circuit Implementation

1. • Use a Printed Circuit Board (PCB), donut board, or strip board for the final build.

   • Breadboards are not allowed in the final product.

4. Budget Support

1. • The faculty provides a maximum of RM 300 in support for each project. Plan your expenses accordingly.

5. Timeline & Deliverables

1. • Project development must be completed within 12 weeks. 

   • Week 5: Submit a 3-minute conceptual prototype video as part of the conceptual presentation.

   • Week 13: Submit a 3-minute final prototype video for the final presentation.

   • Week 14: Submit the final report.

6. Prototype Testing

• The final prototype must be tested either on-site or at a designated testbed to demonstrate functionality.

7. Sustainability Requirement

1. • Each project must incorporate at least one Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). Ensure your design aligns with global sustainability efforts.

8. Group-Specific Specifications

• Additional technical requirements—such as minimum number of sensors, IoT integration, and software features—may vary across C, E, M, and P groups.

• Refer to your group coordinator for specific guidelines

9. Attendance Policy

• A minimum of 80% attendance is required.

• If absent due to official UTM programs, submit a UTM endorsement letter.

• If absent due to illness, submit a Medical Certificate (MC) issued by the UTM University Health Centre. [Academic Guidelines].

 1.3.  Important Notices

1. 📅 Final Submission Deadline

• All final materials—poster, video, and photo—must be submitted before 7 January 2026 (subject to change).

• Late submissions will not be accepted for EECS awards, and your poster will not appear on the EECS website.

2. 👥 Peer Review Requirement

• Peer reviews contribute directly to your group work grade.

• Failure to submit your peer review may result in a 2 to 3 grade drop.

• Confirm with your facilitator that your peer review has been successfully received and accepted.

3. 📄 Claim Documentation

• For any claims, ensure your documentation is complete.

• Incomplete documents will not be processed—double-check before submission.

4. ⏱️ Weekly Activity Commitment

• You must spend at least 9 hours per week on Capstone-related activities.

  • This includes 3 hours of weekly meetings with your facilitator.

• Your Gantt Chart must reflect this time commitment clearly.

5. 🧾 Individual Report Guidelines

• Your individual report must only include tasks you personally completed.

• Do not include tasks done by other group members.

1.4.  CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS

Students are required to obtain the following confidential documents. Ask your facilitator for:

• Course Information (CI)

• Rubric

• Student Pack

• Design Sheet

Facilitators:

• Please access the Facilitator and AE website (click here) via the "All Department" section to download the Course Information (CI) and Assessment Rubric. 

1.5.  SCHEDULE & ASSESSMENT

🗓️ Capstone Wednesday Policy

• If a public or special holiday falls on a Wednesday, your group must reschedule a replacement session with your facilitator within the same week.

• Wednesdays are fully dedicated to Capstone activities, so please adjust your timetable if you have other classes scheduled on Wednesdays.

1.6.  CAPSTONE PROCEDURE

The PDF contain page hyperlinks (the trapezium is clickable). If you unable to click in website, please download the PDF to fully utilize the flowchart.

1.7.  Submission Link

Additional Information:

1. Go to the second page of the Submission Link to see the required item for the submission.

2. Go to EECS Website > Participant to obtain the template for the abstract and poster. The abstract submission link is also available in the same web page.

3. Peer Review 1, 2, and 3 are open until the end of Capstone Week 13.

4. Each Peer Review can be submitted multiple times before the due date. However, only the most recent submissions for Peer Reviews 1, 2, and 3 will be counted in the mark.

📌 Capstone Group Assignment & Registration Instructions

1. ✅ Check Your Group Assignment

• Please check your name in all tabs of the Google Sheet provided.

• Group change requests are not allowed—assignments are final.

2. 🔄 Group Reassignment Notice

• All students are reassigned to new Capstone groups, regardless of their original registered section.

• Wednesdays are fully dedicated to Capstone activities, so please adjust your timetable if you have other courses scheduled on Wednesdays.

3. ⚙️ Project Division Clarification

• Projects across different divisions are equivalent in scope and expectations.

• Every project must involve designing a product using a microcontroller to solve a problem.

• The only difference between divisions is the application area of the project (https://www.youtube.com/@eecs4372/playlists).

4. 📝 For Newly Registered Students (Week 1 & 2)

• If you registered for Capstone during Academic Week 1 or 2 and do not yet have a group, please fill out the provided form immediately to receive your group number. [Registration Form]

📱 WhatsApp Group Participation Guidelines

All students are required to join three (3) specific WhatsApp groups:

1. Primary Group

1. • Used for general announcements relevant to all Capstone students.

2. Secondary Group

1. • Used for division-specific updates (Group C, E, M, or P).

   • ⚠️ Only join the group assigned to your division. Do not join other divisions' groups.

3. Tertiary Group

• Used for direct communication between your facilitator and group members.

• ⚠️ Only join your designated group. Do not join groups assigned to other teams.

3.2. Secondary WhatsApp Group & Group Website

These groups consist of specified group C, E, M, and P students and corresponding coordinator.

3.3.  Tertiary WhatsApp Group

📢 Group Communication Setup

Each group is made up of 3 to 4 assigned students along with their designated facilitator.

If your group does not yet have a WhatsApp link listed in the Google Sheet, any member of the group—student or facilitator—is encouraged to create a WhatsApp group and paste the link into the designated column in the Google Sheet.

This ensures smooth communication and coordination for all groups.

5.1. Theme Submission

5.2. Theme Announcement

7.1. Claim Procedure

Make sure to check the Claim Flowchart in Section 1.6.

7.2. Component Store

7.3. Independent Claim Documentation 

Important Notes:

1. Plan your purchase properly. The more receipt you split, the more documentations you have to do.

2. Each purchase details needs to be added in Bill of Materials (BoM) in Google Classroom. Fail to to do so may lead to fail claim process.

3. Make sure to check FKE Component Store list first before purchase the components for the project. If the components is available in the FKE Component Store, your claim may not be process.

8.1. Program List

8.2. Participant List

Make sure to check whether your peer reviews are already accepted or not in the list provided below. One fail submission of the peer review can results in 2 to 3 grades drop.

1. The technical report from the Google Classroom needs to be downloaded in PDF form and email to the report examiner together with the Turnitin report. Make sure the similarity index is under 30%.

2. Do not submit empty email with only attachments to the report examiner. Here are the template that you can used for the email:

Email to: [REPORT EXAMINER'S EMAIL]
Email cc: [GROUP COORDINATOR & GROUP FACILITATOR]
Subject: Submission of Capstone Technical Report for [GROUP NUMBER]
Content:
Dear [REPORT EXAMINER'S NAME],
I am pleased to submit the Capstone [GROUP NUMBER] Technical Report for your review. Please find the report attached together with the Turnitin Report.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best regards,
Attachment:
- Technical Report PDF
- Turnitin Report PDF

3. Group Coordinator Email

• ExGxx - [INFO NEEDED]

• CxGxx - [INFO NEEDED]

• McGxx - [INFO NEEDED]

• PxGxx - [INFO NEEDED]

12.1. Available Competition

12.2. Award Winners