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==Instructables==
==[http://www.instructables.com Instructables]==
There are thousands of free projects and plans available on the [http://www.instructables.com Instructables] website for just about any kind of idea, you can simply browse through their main sections or search for a specific type of project to find plans, schematics, videos, and instructions to build or modify their projects yourself.
There are thousands of free projects and plans available on the [http://www.instructables.com Instructables] website for just about any kind of idea, you can simply browse through their main sections or search for a specific type of project to find plans, schematics, videos, and instructions to build or modify their projects yourself.
==[[Generative Design in Fusion 360]]==
[[File:gendesign.jpeg|270px|right]]
Autodesk's Fusion 360 has a Generative Design workspace that uses computational optimization to create beautiful and abstract 3D models using computer learning. This video tutorial was created by one of our former Fabrication Technicians, Dylan.
It is recommended that you have an Autodesk Education account prior to beginning.
The video is very in-depth, in case you are new to Fusion 360.
Instructions for [[Generative Design in Fusion 360]]


==Make Magazine Skill Builders==
==Make Magazine Skill Builders==
Each of these covers a very specific skill.  If you're unfamiliar with a tool, material or process, these are the best way to get the background you need.
Each of these external links to the Make Magazine web site covers a very specific skill.  If you're unfamiliar with a tool, material or process, these are the best way to get the background you need.
 
[http://makezine.com/2016/01/04/top-skill-builders-on-make-in-2015/ List of Popular Skill Builder Topics]
 
[http://makezine.com/tag/skill-builder/ Full list of all Skill Builder Topics]
 
[http://makezine.com/2015/11/13/how-to-use-your-digital-calipers-7-tips/ Measuring with Digital Calipers]
 
[http://makezine.com/2015/11/02/5-cool-things-you-may-not-know-about-your-tape-measure/ Tape measure tricks and features]
 
[http://makezine.com/2015/11/03/types-of-bearings-and-what-to-use-them-for/ Types of bearings and how to use them]
 
[http://makezine.com/2015/06/24/skill-builder-working-with-sheet-metal/ Elementary sheet metal work]
 
[http://makezine.com/2015/03/24/skill-builder-4-useful-metal-working-techniques/ Introduction to metal working]
 
[http://makezine.com/2015/10/15/how-and-when-to-use-protoboard/ Soldered protoboards for electronics projects]
 
[http://makezine.com/2015/11/07/essential-woodworking-skills-with-projects/ Elementary woodworking skills]
 
[http://makezine.com/2015/09/03/skill-builder-use-speed-square/ Using a carpentry speed-square]
 
[http://makezine.com/2015/10/29/skill-builder-acrylic/ Cutting and bending Plexiglass sheets]
 
[http://makezine.com/projects/make-38-cameras-and-av/foam-sculpting-surfacing-skinning/ Carving and smoothing structural styrofoam]
 
[http://makezine.com/2015/06/17/skill-builder-anatomy-cnc-router/ Introduction to CNC routers]
 
[http://makezine.com/projects/skill-builder-finding-the-center/ Workpiece layout - finding the center]
 
[http://makezine.com/2015/06/09/hot-glue-rescues-failing-3d-print/ Repairing failed 3d prints with hot melt glue]
 
[http://makezine.com/projects/make-40/working-with-bondo/ Sculpting and smoothing with Bondo auto body filler]
 
[http://makezine.com/projects/skill-builder-soldering-iron-tips/ Choosing the right tip for a soldering iron]
 
[http://makezine.com/projects/skill-builder-wire-strippers/ Choosing the right wire strippers]
 
[http://makezine.com/projects/make-38-cameras-and-av/macroplatt/ Taking photos of small objects]


[http://makezine.com/2014/03/24/skill-builder-arduino-101-arduinod14/ First intro to Arduino - make a light blink]


==[[Making a Tabbed Box using the Laser Cutter]]==
[http://makezine.com/projects/make-33/cnc-panel-joinery-2/ Design tools for joining laser-cut parts - also works for CNC]
[[File:Canister3.JPG|100px|right]]
The tabbed box is one of the simplest and most useful things to design for the [[Laser Cutting|laser cutter]].  There are several online applications that will take your input and allow you to download an [[vector graphics|.svg]] file that can be incorporated into [[Inkscape]], [[CorelDraw]], or [[Adobe Illustrator|Illustrator]].  In my view, using an [[Inkscape Extensions|Inkscape extension]] is by far the easiest way to design your box and make adjustments right in Inkscape itself.


Instructions for [[Making a Tabbed Box using the Laser Cutter]]
[http://makezine.com/projects/make-35/advanced-arduino-sound-synthesis/ Arduino sound synthesis]


Download [http://www.inkscapeforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=18315 BoxMaker for Inkscape 0.91.zip]
[http://makezine.com/projects/make-34/skill-builder-finishing-and-post-processing-your-3d-printed-objects/ Welding smoothing riveting and painting 3d printed objects]


Simple online service: [http://www.makercase.com/ MakerCase]
[http://makezine.com/2015/06/24/skill-builder-know-your-rivets/ Rivets and how to use them]


==[[Creating Stacked 3d Models using the Laser Cutter]]==
[http://makezine.com/projects/skill-builder-designing-dual-extrusion-3d-printed-parts/ Dual extruder 3d printing - getting started]
[[File:Picture_32.jpg|150px|right]]
The [[Laser Cutting|laser cutter]] can be used to create 3d models by cutting individual thin layers and then stacking them together to create a full size object.  This is useful for creating prototypes that may be too large to be [[3D Printing|3d printed]].


Instructions for [[Creating Stacked 3d Models using the Laser Cutter]]
[http://makezine.com/2015/06/29/skill-builder-personal-eye-protection-basics/ Eye protection options]


Download [[AutoDesk 123D Make]]
[http://makezine.com/2015/06/08/skill-builder-introduction-pvc-pipe-sizing/ PVC pipe dimensions and uses]


==[http://makerspace.tulane.edu/Uploads/SolidWorks_to_Laser_Cutter.pdf Transferring SolidWorks Drawings to the Laser Cutter (.pdf)]==
[http://makezine.com/projects/skill-builder-pvc-pipe/ How to cut, glue and drill PVC pipe]


If you have designed an object for the [[Laser Cutting|laser cutter]] (such as a box) using [[Solidworks]], this will show you how to transfer your Solidworks models into [[Inkscape]] files to be sent to the laser cutter.
[http://makezine.com/projects/skill-builder-convert-stl-file-laser-cutting/ Using .stl files on the laser cutter]


Instructions for [http://makerspace.tulane.edu/Uploads/SolidWorks_to_Laser_Cutter.pdf Transferring SolidWorks Drawings to the Laser Cutter (.pdf)]
[http://makezine.com/?s=skill+builder]

Latest revision as of 05:27, 30 May 2022

Instructables

There are thousands of free projects and plans available on the Instructables website for just about any kind of idea, you can simply browse through their main sections or search for a specific type of project to find plans, schematics, videos, and instructions to build or modify their projects yourself.

Generative Design in Fusion 360

Autodesk's Fusion 360 has a Generative Design workspace that uses computational optimization to create beautiful and abstract 3D models using computer learning. This video tutorial was created by one of our former Fabrication Technicians, Dylan.

It is recommended that you have an Autodesk Education account prior to beginning.

The video is very in-depth, in case you are new to Fusion 360.

Instructions for Generative Design in Fusion 360

Make Magazine Skill Builders

Each of these external links to the Make Magazine web site covers a very specific skill. If you're unfamiliar with a tool, material or process, these are the best way to get the background you need.

List of Popular Skill Builder Topics

Full list of all Skill Builder Topics

Measuring with Digital Calipers

Tape measure tricks and features

Types of bearings and how to use them

Elementary sheet metal work

Introduction to metal working

Soldered protoboards for electronics projects

Elementary woodworking skills

Using a carpentry speed-square

Cutting and bending Plexiglass sheets

Carving and smoothing structural styrofoam

Introduction to CNC routers

Workpiece layout - finding the center

Repairing failed 3d prints with hot melt glue

Sculpting and smoothing with Bondo auto body filler

Choosing the right tip for a soldering iron

Choosing the right wire strippers

Taking photos of small objects

First intro to Arduino - make a light blink

Design tools for joining laser-cut parts - also works for CNC

Arduino sound synthesis

Welding smoothing riveting and painting 3d printed objects

Rivets and how to use them

Dual extruder 3d printing - getting started

Eye protection options

PVC pipe dimensions and uses

How to cut, glue and drill PVC pipe

Using .stl files on the laser cutter

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