Shop Skills – Physical Computing https://courses.ideate.cmu.edu/16-223/f2014 Carnegie Mellon University, IDeATe Fri, 11 Aug 2017 21:41:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.7.28 CAD/CAM for Everyday People https://courses.ideate.cmu.edu/16-223/f2014/cadcam-for-everyday-people/ Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:37:41 +0000 http://courses.ideate.cmu.edu/physcomp/f14/16-223/?p=2452 Online repositories of shared 3d models:

  • Thingiverse: “MakerBot’s Thingiverse is a thriving design community for discovering, making, and sharing 3D printable things. “
  • SketchFab: “Sketchfab is the leading platform to publish, share and embed interactive 3D content, anywhere online. “
  • Google 3d Warehouse: The Google company’s database of 3d models
  • 3D Content Central Free 2D and 3D CAD Models run by the makers of SolidWorks

Online tools for CAD/CAM:

  • BoxMaker: designing laser cut finger joint boxes made easy
  • AutoDesk 123 Make: “3D meets DIY.  Turn your amazing 3D models into even more amazing do-it-yourself projects. “
  • GearMaker: Online tool for designing Gears
  • Involute Spur Gear Builder: can generate DXF files to import into SolidWorks or Rhino

References for designers:

Awesome Little Free (or almost free) Programs:

  • Pepakura: Origami tool; unfold complex 3d objects and cut out of flat material
  • Meshlab: Opensource/Multiplatform mesh manipulator
  • SketchUp: “The easiest way to draw in 3D”
  • Grasshopper: Parametric design for Rhino

]]> Essential Skill: Using a Bench Vise https://courses.ideate.cmu.edu/16-223/f2014/essential-skill-using-a-bench-vise/ Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:00:48 +0000 http://courses.ideate.cmu.edu/physcomp/f14/16-223/?p=410 How to Set Up A Bench Vise


How To Set Up A Bench Vise by VideojugLifestyleandHome

]]> Essential Skill: Using a 3D Printer https://courses.ideate.cmu.edu/16-223/f2014/essential-skill-using-a-3d-printer/ Mon, 16 Jun 2014 15:40:09 +0000 http://courses.ideate.cmu.edu/physcomp/f14/16-223/?p=254 Using a 3D Printer

3d_touch_3d_printer

]]> Essential Skill: Using Hot Glue https://courses.ideate.cmu.edu/16-223/f2014/essential-skill-using-hot-glue/ Mon, 16 Jun 2014 15:33:52 +0000 http://courses.ideate.cmu.edu/physcomp/f14/16-223/?p=229 How to Use a Glue Gun

Hot Glue Gun Tips and Tricks

 

]]> Essential Skill: Using Cyanoacrylate Glues https://courses.ideate.cmu.edu/16-223/f2014/essential-skill-using-cyanoacrylate-glues/ Mon, 16 Jun 2014 15:27:20 +0000 http://courses.ideate.cmu.edu/physcomp/f14/16-223/?p=227 Using Cyanoacrylate Glues:

Cyanoacrylate: Everything You Need to Know

 

]]> Essential Skill: Using a Laser Cutter https://courses.ideate.cmu.edu/16-223/f2014/essential-skill-using-a-laser-cutter/ Mon, 16 Jun 2014 15:19:40 +0000 http://courses.ideate.cmu.edu/physcomp/f14/16-223/?p=241 Using a Laser Cutter

]]> Essential Skill: Drilling https://courses.ideate.cmu.edu/16-223/f2014/essential-skill-drilling/ Mon, 16 Jun 2014 14:36:13 +0000 http://courses.ideate.cmu.edu/physcomp/f14/16-223/?p=224 How to Use a Cordless Drill

Drilling and Materials

How to Drill Metal

How to Use a Drill Press

 

]]> Essential Skill: Identifying Fasteners https://courses.ideate.cmu.edu/16-223/f2014/essential-skill-identifying-fasteners/ Mon, 16 Jun 2014 14:18:59 +0000 http://courses.ideate.cmu.edu/physcomp/f14/16-223/?p=221 Identifying Fasteners:

Fastener Type Chart

How Fasteners are Identified

]]> Essential Skill: Safety https://courses.ideate.cmu.edu/16-223/f2014/essential-skill-safety/ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 17:35:33 +0000 http://courses.ideate.cmu.edu/physcomp/f14/16-223/?p=95 Electrical Safety:

Chemical Safety:

 Eye Safety:

 

]]> Essential Skill: Using Vise Grips https://courses.ideate.cmu.edu/16-223/f2014/essential-skill-using-vise-grips/ Sat, 07 Jun 2014 09:40:30 +0000 http://courses.ideate.cmu.edu/physcomp/f14/16-223/?p=64 Using Vice Grips

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