CAD (Computer- Aided Design): SketchUp

Pet house Project: SketchUp Web Version for 23/24

1. Making a STEM folder & Creating an Account

1b.  Menu & Tools Introduction

2. Orbit, Pan, Zoom, Look Around, Zoom Extent, Mouse vs. Trackpad Option

3. Downloading Components, Scale, Rotate, Tape Measure, Dimensions

4. Axes, Orientation, Shapes & Lines (dimensions, orientation, side #)

5. Floor Plan: Offset Tool, Push/Pull, ~0.2 m vs. 0.2m

6. Windows, Window Panes & Window Sills: Push/Pull

9. Rooflines: Dormers & Extra Angles

10. Importing Images for Self- Created Materials (Wallpaper)

*The closer you are zoomed in when doing the material, the smaller the repeating pattern.

11. Labeling: Dimensions, Text, 3D Text 

12. Walkthrough 

General "How- To" Tutorials

SketchUp Tutorial series: https://www.youtube.com/user/SketchUpVideo

Self- paced SketchUp tutorials: https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/collection/36e1fa0d054a15eecc725c514c21d975/Self-paced-Tutorials?redirect=1&mid=36e1fa0d054a15eecc725c514c21d975&prevstart=0&hl=en&ct=lc

Specific "How- To" Tutorials

How to angle a polygon roof: http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Polygon-Building-Using-SketchUp

How to cut out a shape (window/ door) on a curved surface: http://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-draw-a-rectangle-on-a-curved-surface/1265

How to import .jpg into SketchUp to create a drawing: http://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/editors-blog/sketchup-with-joe-zeh/creating-sketchup-models-from-pictures?utm_source=email&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pww-cgb-nl-150913&et_mid=783054&rid=237525866

How to soften edges (make a curved object real): https://help.sketchup.com/en/article/3000097

How to make a sphere: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Sphere-in-SketchUp

How to make half a sphere: http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Half-Sphere-in-SketchUp

How to make an oval:http://www.wikihow.com/Create-an-Oval-in-SketchUp

How to make a cone: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Cone-in-SketchUp

How to make a torus: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Torus-in-SketchUp-Using-the-Follow-Me-Tool

Tiny Home Ideas

Tumbleweed tiny homes: https://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/

FlashForge Finder

FlashForge Dreamer NX 

 MakerBot Replicator 2

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More SketchUp Introductory Tutorials

**If you become lost in SketchUp space use Zoom Extents to get back to home base

More General Tutorials for SketchUp Pro App Version

Variety of beginner to advanced support: https://designerhacks.com/sketchup-tutorials/

SketchUp Video Tutorials from Harwood Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA594D5BA234BC35B

SketchUp Video Tutorials: http://www.sketchup.com/learn/videos?playlist=58

    1) Based on your ability select one of the following video series to watch:

        A) "Getting Started"

        B) "Familiar with SketchUp"

        C) "Toolbar Series"

SketchUp Sage (TONS of great links): https://sites.google.com/site/sketchupsage/resources

Master SketchUp  http://www.mastersketchup.com/sketchup-tutorials/

SketchUp for Woodworkers: http://sketchupforwoodworkers.com/

Woodworking SketchUp tutorials: http://woodgears.ca/sketchup/

Popular Woodworking SketchUp tutorials: http://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/editors-blog/sketchup-tutorials

Advanced SketchUp courses: http://www.lynda.com/Google-SketchUp-training-tutorials/953-0.html