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'''b)''' Laser cutter: Design and make a backpack tag like the one in the picture. Use a vector graphics software package (Illustrator, Corel Draw, Inkscape) to lay out the tag and then use the laser cutter to fabricate it from a small piece of scrap plywood. The slot for the plastic loop should have inside dimensions of 5mm x 15mm. When your tag is complete, ask the Ninja for a plastic loop.
'''a)''' Laser cutter: Design and make a backpack tag like the one in the picture. Use a vector graphics software package (Illustrator, Corel Draw, Inkscape) to lay out the tag and then use the laser cutter to fabricate it from a small piece of scrap plywood. The slot for the plastic loop should have inside dimensions of 5mm x 15mm. When your tag is complete, ask the Ninja for a plastic loop.

Revision as of 14:58, 21 September 2017

This is the basic training for use of the simpler digital rapid prototyping tools. Completion of the Digital-1 training allows access to

Step One

Read through the presentation linked below and complete the quiz at the end.

Digital-1 Presentation

Step Two

Complete the following designs to demonstrate your ability to use the machines.

Backpack Tag

a) Laser cutter: Design and make a backpack tag like the one in the picture. Use a vector graphics software package (Illustrator, Corel Draw, Inkscape) to lay out the tag and then use the laser cutter to fabricate it from a small piece of scrap plywood. The slot for the plastic loop should have inside dimensions of 5mm x 15mm. When your tag is complete, ask the Ninja for a plastic loop.