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Ksheparddavis: Capitalized 3D.

2024-01-29T16:52:16Z

Capitalized 3D.

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	For most users wanting to begin using the MakerSpace, which software to use can be needlessly difficult decision. Here are a few recommendations from our staff:		For most users wanting to begin using the MakerSpace, which software to use can be needlessly difficult decision. Here are a few recommendations from our staff:
	*For people who want to use the laser cutters, we recommend [[Inkscape]] as a vector drawing program. Inkscape is free and open-source, can do nearly everything the other programs can, and has lots of [[Inkscape Extensions\|extensions]] that make working with a laser cutter much easier. See the project guide "[[Using the Laser Cutter]]" for help once you have a design ready.		*For people who want to use the laser cutters, we recommend [[Inkscape]] as a vector drawing program. Inkscape is free and open-source, can do nearly everything the other programs can, and has lots of [[Inkscape Extensions\|extensions]] that make working with a laser cutter much easier. See the project guide "[[Using the Laser Cutter]]" for help once you have a design ready.
	*Models for 3d printers can be created many ways. If you would like to edit or add to a model that you already have (either from a scan or download), we recommend using [[AutoDesk MeshMixer\|MeshMixer]], which is a free and very powerful piece of software for editing or combining models. If instead you want to design your own model from scratch, we recommend [[AutoDesk Fusion 360]] for most projects, however if you wish you can also start with [[Tinkercad]]. Both are free programs (for a free copy of Fusion 360 you will need a valid Tulane email address). Once you have a model that you'd like to print, see the project guide "[[Using the 3d Printers]]" for help in preparing your model.		*Models for 3D printers can be created many ways. If you would like to edit or add to a model that you already have (either from a scan or download), we recommend using [[AutoDesk MeshMixer\|MeshMixer]], which is a free and very powerful piece of software for editing or combining models. If instead you want to design your own model from scratch, we recommend [[AutoDesk Fusion 360]] for most projects, however if you wish you can also start with [[Tinkercad]]. Both are free programs (for a free copy of Fusion 360 you will need a valid Tulane email address). Once you have a model that you'd like to print, see the project guide "[[Using the 3D Printers]]" for help in preparing your model.

	==Project Management==		==Project Management==

David: /* Just Getting Started? */

2021-10-22T19:26:30Z

Just Getting Started?

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	==<span class="mw-headline" id="Getting_Started">Just Getting Started?</span>==		==<span class="mw-headline" id="Getting_Started">Just Getting Started?</span>==
	'''Stop by the Scot Ackerman MakerSpace during operating hours (look at the "MakerSpace Access tab, at left) and ask the student worker in a black smock (we call them ~~Maker Ninjas~~) to walk you through our registration and safety briefing process. You'll need your Splash Card to register. Look at what other users have made, and ask the ~~Ninja~~ for advice on your first project.		'''Stop by the Scot Ackerman MakerSpace during operating hours (look at the "MakerSpace Access tab, at left) and ask the student worker in a black smock (we call them Fabrication Technicians or Fab Techs) to walk you through our registration and safety briefing process. You'll need your Splash Card to register. Look at what other users have made, and ask the Fab Tech for advice on your first project.
	'''		'''

Tschule: /* 3D Design and Modeling Software */

2021-05-05T21:24:11Z

3D Design and Modeling Software

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	[[Cura]]		[[Cura]]
	[[Slic3r]]		[[Slic3r]]
	~~[[Slicer for Fusion 360]]~~
	[[AutoDesk 123D Make]]		[[AutoDesk 123D Make]]
	[[AutoDesk 123D Catch]] ('''Note:''' the Autodesk 123D series of programs is being phased out, click the link to see more information.)		[[AutoDesk 123D Catch]] ('''Note:''' the Autodesk 123D series of programs is being phased out, click the link to see more information.)

Tschule: /* 3D Design and Modeling Software */

2021-05-05T21:19:55Z

3D Design and Modeling Software

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	[[Slic3r]]		[[Slic3r]]
	[[Slicer for Fusion 360]]		[[Slicer for Fusion 360]]
			[[AutoDesk 123D Make]]
	[[AutoDesk 123D Catch]] ('''Note:''' the Autodesk 123D series of programs is being phased out, click the link to see more information.)		[[AutoDesk 123D Catch]] ('''Note:''' the Autodesk 123D series of programs is being phased out, click the link to see more information.)

Tschule: /* 3D Design and Modeling Software */

2021-05-05T21:18:12Z

3D Design and Modeling Software

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	[[Vectary]]		[[Vectary]]
	[[OpenSCAD]]		[[OpenSCAD]]
	~~[[Blender]]~~
	[[Tinkercad]]		[[Tinkercad]]
	[[AutoDesk MeshMixer]]		[[AutoDesk MeshMixer]]

Tschule: /* 3D Design and Modeling Software */

2020-01-02T00:37:04Z

3D Design and Modeling Software

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	[[Vectary]]		[[Vectary]]
	[[OpenSCAD]]		[[OpenSCAD]]
			[[Blender]]
	[[Tinkercad]]		[[Tinkercad]]
	[[AutoDesk MeshMixer]]		[[AutoDesk MeshMixer]]

Tschule: /* Just Getting Started? */

2020-01-02T00:36:22Z

Just Getting Started?

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	For most users wanting to begin using the MakerSpace, which software to use can be needlessly difficult decision. Here are a few recommendations from our staff:		For most users wanting to begin using the MakerSpace, which software to use can be needlessly difficult decision. Here are a few recommendations from our staff:
	*For people who want to use the laser cutters, we recommend [[Inkscape]] as a vector drawing program. Inkscape is free and open-source, can do nearly everything the other programs can, and has lots of [[Inkscape Extensions\|extensions]] that make working with a laser cutter much easier. See the project guide "[[Using the Laser Cutter]]" for help once you have a design ready.		*For people who want to use the laser cutters, we recommend [[Inkscape]] as a vector drawing program. Inkscape is free and open-source, can do nearly everything the other programs can, and has lots of [[Inkscape Extensions\|extensions]] that make working with a laser cutter much easier. See the project guide "[[Using the Laser Cutter]]" for help once you have a design ready.
	*Models for 3d printers can be created many ways. If you would like to edit or add to a model that you already have (either from a scan or download), we recommend using [[AutoDesk MeshMixer\|MeshMixer]], which is a free and very powerful piece of software for editing or combining models. If instead you want to design your own model from scratch, we recommend [[AutoDesk Fusion 360]] for most projects, however if you wish you can also start with [[Tinkercad]]~~. Both programs have very similar interfaces, so for many people it is best to start with 123D Design and then move up to Fusion 360~~. Both are free programs (for a free copy of Fusion 360 you will need a valid Tulane email address). Once you have a model that you'd like to print, see the project guide "[[Using the 3d Printers]]" for help in preparing your model.		*Models for 3d printers can be created many ways. If you would like to edit or add to a model that you already have (either from a scan or download), we recommend using [[AutoDesk MeshMixer\|MeshMixer]], which is a free and very powerful piece of software for editing or combining models. If instead you want to design your own model from scratch, we recommend [[AutoDesk Fusion 360]] for most projects, however if you wish you can also start with [[Tinkercad]]. Both are free programs (for a free copy of Fusion 360 you will need a valid Tulane email address). Once you have a model that you'd like to print, see the project guide "[[Using the 3d Printers]]" for help in preparing your model.

	==Project Management==		==Project Management==

Tschule: /* Just Getting Started? */

2020-01-02T00:35:52Z

Just Getting Started?

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	For most users wanting to begin using the MakerSpace, which software to use can be needlessly difficult decision. Here are a few recommendations from our staff:		For most users wanting to begin using the MakerSpace, which software to use can be needlessly difficult decision. Here are a few recommendations from our staff:
	*For people who want to use the laser cutters, we recommend [[Inkscape]] as a vector drawing program. Inkscape is free and open-source, can do nearly everything the other programs can, and has lots of [[Inkscape Extensions\|extensions]] that make working with a laser cutter much easier. See the project guide "[[Using the Laser Cutter]]" for help once you have a design ready.		*For people who want to use the laser cutters, we recommend [[Inkscape]] as a vector drawing program. Inkscape is free and open-source, can do nearly everything the other programs can, and has lots of [[Inkscape Extensions\|extensions]] that make working with a laser cutter much easier. See the project guide "[[Using the Laser Cutter]]" for help once you have a design ready.
	*Models for 3d printers can be created many ways. If you would like to edit or add to a model that you already have (either from a scan or download), we recommend using [[AutoDesk MeshMixer\|MeshMixer]], which is a free and very powerful piece of software for editing or combining models. If instead you want to design your own model from scratch, we recommend [[AutoDesk ~~123D Design~~]] for ~~beginners and~~ [[~~AutoDesk Fusion 360~~]] ~~for more advanced users~~. Both programs have very similar interfaces, so for many people it is best to start with 123D Design and then move up to Fusion 360. Both are free programs (for a free copy of Fusion 360 you will need a valid Tulane email address). Once you have a model that you'd like to print, see the project guide "[[Using the 3d Printers]]" for help in preparing your model.		*Models for 3d printers can be created many ways. If you would like to edit or add to a model that you already have (either from a scan or download), we recommend using [[AutoDesk MeshMixer\|MeshMixer]], which is a free and very powerful piece of software for editing or combining models. If instead you want to design your own model from scratch, we recommend [[AutoDesk Fusion 360]] for most projects, however if you wish you can also start with [[Tinkercad]]. Both programs have very similar interfaces, so for many people it is best to start with 123D Design and then move up to Fusion 360. Both are free programs (for a free copy of Fusion 360 you will need a valid Tulane email address). Once you have a model that you'd like to print, see the project guide "[[Using the 3d Printers]]" for help in preparing your model.

	==Project Management==		==Project Management==

Tschule: /* 3D Design and Modeling Software */

2019-09-08T19:14:39Z

3D Design and Modeling Software

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	[[Slic3r]]		[[Slic3r]]
	[[Slicer for Fusion 360]]		[[Slicer for Fusion 360]]
	[[AutoDesk 123D Design]] ('''Note:''' the Autodesk 123D series of programs is being phased out, click the link to see more information.)
	[[AutoDesk 123D Catch]] ('''Note:''' the Autodesk 123D series of programs is being phased out, click the link to see more information.)		[[AutoDesk 123D Catch]] ('''Note:''' the Autodesk 123D series of programs is being phased out, click the link to see more information.)
	[[AutoDesk 123D Make]] ('''Note:''' the Autodesk 123D series of programs is being phased out, click the link to see more information.)

	==Electronics Design==		==Electronics Design==

Cedric: /* Just Getting Started? */

2019-02-18T18:11:45Z

Just Getting Started?

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	==<span class="mw-headline" id="Getting_Started">Just Getting Started?</span>==		==<span class="mw-headline" id="Getting_Started">Just Getting Started?</span>==
	'''Stop by the MakerSpace during operating hours (look at the "MakerSpace Access tab, at left) and ask the student worker in a black smock (we call them Maker Ninjas) to walk you through our registration and safety briefing process. You'll need your Splash Card to register. Look at what other users have made, and ask the Ninja for advice on your first project.		'''Stop by the Scot Ackerman MakerSpace during operating hours (look at the "MakerSpace Access tab, at left) and ask the student worker in a black smock (we call them Maker Ninjas) to walk you through our registration and safety briefing process. You'll need your Splash Card to register. Look at what other users have made, and ask the Ninja for advice on your first project.
	'''		'''

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	[[Cura]]		[[Cura]]
	[[Slic3r]]		[[Slic3r]]
	~~[[Slicer for Fusion 360]]~~
	[[AutoDesk 123D Make]]		[[AutoDesk 123D Make]]
	[[AutoDesk 123D Catch]] ('''Note:''' the Autodesk 123D series of programs is being phased out, click the link to see more information.)		[[AutoDesk 123D Catch]] ('''Note:''' the Autodesk 123D series of programs is being phased out, click the link to see more information.)

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	[[Slic3r]]		[[Slic3r]]
	[[Slicer for Fusion 360]]		[[Slicer for Fusion 360]]
			[[AutoDesk 123D Make]]
	[[AutoDesk 123D Catch]] ('''Note:''' the Autodesk 123D series of programs is being phased out, click the link to see more information.)		[[AutoDesk 123D Catch]] ('''Note:''' the Autodesk 123D series of programs is being phased out, click the link to see more information.)

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	[[Vectary]]		[[Vectary]]
	[[OpenSCAD]]		[[OpenSCAD]]
	~~[[Blender]]~~
	[[Tinkercad]]		[[Tinkercad]]
	[[AutoDesk MeshMixer]]		[[AutoDesk MeshMixer]]

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:37, 2 January 2020
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	[[Vectary]]		[[Vectary]]
	[[OpenSCAD]]		[[OpenSCAD]]
			[[Blender]]
	[[Tinkercad]]		[[Tinkercad]]
	[[AutoDesk MeshMixer]]		[[AutoDesk MeshMixer]]

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:14, 8 September 2019
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	[[Slic3r]]		[[Slic3r]]
	[[Slicer for Fusion 360]]		[[Slicer for Fusion 360]]
	[[AutoDesk 123D Design]] ('''Note:''' the Autodesk 123D series of programs is being phased out, click the link to see more information.)
	[[AutoDesk 123D Catch]] ('''Note:''' the Autodesk 123D series of programs is being phased out, click the link to see more information.)		[[AutoDesk 123D Catch]] ('''Note:''' the Autodesk 123D series of programs is being phased out, click the link to see more information.)
	[[AutoDesk 123D Make]] ('''Note:''' the Autodesk 123D series of programs is being phased out, click the link to see more information.)

	==Electronics Design==		==Electronics Design==