Have you ever wanted to repair everyday items, such as the wheel on your office chair or the pump on your soap dispenser?
This class will give you the basic abilities to 3D model and 3D print anything you can visualize. We will use Autodesk Fusion 360 to create detailed models of our parts and 3D printers to turn our models into reality. This class is intended for artists and tinkerers with general computer skills but who have never used 3D modeling software before. With the knowledge learned in this class, you will be able to access a new world of creative possibilities.
***No prior experience necessary! Beginners welcome!
In this class, you will be introduced to the topics of:
- 2D to 3D visualization
- Shadows
- Extrude
- Revolve
- Fusion 360 basics (installing, accounts, controls, helpful keybinds, components, sketching, dimensioning, patterns, modifying 3D models and tools, timeline)
- 3D printing
- Exporting designs as stl
- Slicing
- Infill, support, print direction
At the end of this course, you will have designed a simple object and have printed it on the 3D printer. You will also gain skills in 3D design that can be used for future projects.
What to Bring:
- Laptop
- Computer mouse
- Charger
***If you do not own these materials, please reach out to us through email at santacruz@ideafablabs.com so we can help.
***No Refunds Available.
Instructor Bio:
Jordan Weiss-Penzias is a sophomore mechanical engineering student at University of Colorado Boulder with a passion for creation and design. Jordan is passionate about 3D printing and parametric modeling and wants to help people learn these valuable skills. Jordan has an extensive background in private tutoring and is quite proficient in both Autodesk Fusion 360 and SolidWorks. He is also familiar with multiple 3D slicing tools and printer systems, including Prusa, Bambu Labs, and Ultimaker.
