Changes between Version 12 and Version 13 of CADTraining

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Sep 16, 2017, 10:18:11 AM (8 years ago)

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CADTraining

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 == '''Learning CAD''' ==
 
-Autodesk makes many different types of software, many of them do similar things but for different purposes, fr instance AutoCAD is a powerful, industry-standard, program for architectural design (as well as other things). In Robotics, we primary use their uber-useful Autodesk Inventor software for 3D modeling and drawings. There are thousands of features of the program, and many of which you will only use once or less, but understanding the basics of the program give you the knowledge to learn the software on your own when you need to. To open Autodesk Inventor (reffered to as just "Inventor from this point forward) on a school computer is simple:
+Autodesk makes many different types of software, many of them do similar things but for different purposes, fr instance AutoCAD is a powerful, industry-standard, program for architectural design (as well as other things). In Robotics, we primary use their uber-useful Autodesk Inventor software for 3D modeling and drawings. There are thousands of features of the program, and many of which you will only use once or less, but understanding the basics of the program give you the knowledge to learn the software on your own when you need to. To open Autodesk Inventor (referred to as just "Inventor from this point forward) on a school computer is simple:
 
     Step 1. Navigate to "Start" Button
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+If you are so inclined, the rest of the videos in his series are definitely useful for getting more acquainted and comfortable with the program.
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+Here are some other great videos to watch, each teaching another individual skill. Watch them closely to understand what each command/function is doing and how it affects the model:
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+'''Assembly''':(reference the pdf, page 47)(download the part files: [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxHoQac6LA7_aEhwMUp2NldLTFE/edit], put them in a folder in your computer, label it something like "Robotics" or "CAD Training".)
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+https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0azq-Qh890
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 == '''Measurement and Calipers''' ==
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 CAD is often used as a way of portraying real life objects digitally, so one may produce them again. We use traditional measuring instruments (rulers, tape measures) as well as precision instruments, the main one being '''the caliper'''.  Calipers allow you to measure the inside and outside dimensions of an object with as much as 1/1000 of an inch accuracy! The caliper is relatively easy to use, and after reading this short article[http://www.chicagobrand.com/help/dialcaliper.html] you should have it about down! Try it on your phone, or a key on our keyboard, or measure the diameter of a pencil to try it out. (Remember: start at 0, use the big  wheel to move it to size, read the leg of the caliper, and then the dial, and add).
 
-We use (almost) exclusively the imperial system, so all things can be kept in inches (Luckily, this is Autodesk's default unit, but if need be, one can change it in the Preferences tab)
+We use (almost) exclusively the imperial system, so all things can be kept in inches (Luckily, this is Inventor's default unit, but if need be, one can change it in the Preferences tab)
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+== '''Final Project''' ==
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+To really test your new CAD skills, we will have you do a final project. For this project, you can make use of our school's 3D printer, or CNC machine. Bring in something you would like to 3D print, use your caliper to measure every dimension, and use what you know about CAD to model it in Inventor. Some recommended items: a Wii Remote, an R2D2 action figure, a phone, a box for a deck of cards, anything you can thing of that is small, and can be dimensioned. You will have to use skills such as: 2D sketches, Extrusion, Contouring, Mirror, Revolve, Assembly, and Assembly constraints.
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+To finish your project, you may print it out on the school's 3D printer or mill it in the CNC. And finally, make a fully dimensioned drawing of your object.