Syllabus
Provides information on Course content, instruction methods, goals and grading criterion.
Contact
Provides troubleshooting and contact options. Please, don’t hesitate to contact me for assistance.
Updates
Provides information (with relevant links) on each of our meeting dates/times. If you miss class, this is your best method to catch-up!
Macbooks
A little information on the IDeATe Macbooks, available for borrowing from IDeATe Lending (A29). We will use these during class, for the majority of the course.
Conversion
A spreadsheet for those who aren’t familiar with standard or metric decimal conversions with fractions. Not a requirement, just a tool!
Submission
Guidelines and instructions for course project submissions.
Gallery
External Link to IDeATe Gallery, very cool, very interesting- check it out!
Introduction
Provides and overview of Rhino, primarily focused on introducing the interface.
2D Modeling
Introduction to Rhinoceros’ most common 2D line and curve Commands.
Edit & Analyze
Introduction to Rhinoceros’ most common editing and analysis commands.
CheatSheet
A list of commands related to 2D Geometry creation, modification and editing. Reviewed during our first two classes. Try them all! These are the most commonly used commands in Rhino!
Introduction
Presentation reviewed in-class, introducing Laser Cutting, Engraving & Scoring Technoogies
Project
Provides Laser Project1 Goals, Criteria and Requirements, with relevant links to helpful resources.
File Prep
Provides step-by-step instructions, on how to set up a Rhino File for the suggested Laser Project (a Clock).
LaserCut
Provides step-by-step instructions on how to import your file into LaserCut, correctly modify your settings, and send the file to the Laser Equipment.
Policy
Details IDeATe’s Rabbit Laser Equipment Policy. Must be exercised at all times to retain access to Equipment!
Procedure
Details IDeATe’s Rabbit Laser Equipment Procedure/Operation. Must be exercised at all times to retain access to Equipment!
Settings
A web-form, that will provide you with suggested settings for Laser Cutting, Scoring or Engraving on a variety of materials.
Introduction
Presentation reviewed in-class, introducing 3D Printing Technologies
Project
Provides 3D Printing Project2 Goals, Criteria and Requirements, with relevant links to helpful resources.
3D Print [3DM]
In class training file, provides a platform for discussing Curve-from-Surface, Surface-from-Curve and Solid-from-Surface creation commands. Also, introduces file requirements and best practices for 3D Printing.
2Axis [3DM]
In class training file, provides a platform for discussing 2-Axis CNC Operations in RhinoCAM.
3Axis [3DM]
In class training file, provides a platform for discussing 3-Axis CNC Operations in RhinoCAM.
Post Processor
A UNIQUE definition file enabling the output of CNC Router code from Computer-Aided Machining interface (RhinoCAM). *Only works with IDeATe’s CNC Router and RhinoCAM!
Tool Library
A UNIQUE definition file providing a virtual/digital simulation of the actual/physical milling bits local to the IDeATe CNC Router. *Only works with IDeATe’s CNC Router and RhinoCAM!
Feeds & Speeds
A web-form, that will help determine the most efficient feed rates for a CNC Operation based on: Material, Milling Tool and Operation.
