FabLab PD

Instructor: Mike Maloney (mmaloney@k12.somerville.ma.us)

- Syllabus
- About You PreClass Form
- Fill Out Evaluation Form

Meeting Dates

- Class 1: Monday October 6 (3:00-5:00): SHS Fab Lab (B032)
- Class 2: Tuesday October 21 (3:00-5:00): SHS Fab Lab (B032)
- Class 3: (async) Before Next Class (1 hour)
  - Work Product:Room Sign/Business Card/Name Plate Design File in Inkscape (Classroom)
- Class 4: Monday November 3 (3:00-5:00): SHS Fab Lab (B032)
- Class 5: (async) Before Final Class (3 hours)
  - Work Product: GSlides Presentation on ideas for FabLab use in your classroom
- Class 6: Monday December 8 (3:00-5:00): SHS Fab Lab (B032)

Work Products/Projects

Sticker Upload (optional)

Upload CutStudio file through Google Classroom

Please include what color you would prefer in the upload notes (we may or may not have it). This is optional, but you can attach it to the same assignment as the business card if you want. See tutorial below if you have questions.

Room Plate/Business Card/Name Plate Upload

Upload .svg InkScape file through Google Classroom

Please include what material type you would like in the upload notes or in a note in a layer on the file in case we do not have time to do it in class. See tutorials below if you have questions.

Project Idea Presentation Upload

Upload GoogleSlides Presentation through Google Classroom

Tutorials and Ideas

Vinyl Cutting

- Setting up using the Roland Vinyl Cutter
- Design a simple sticker in Cutstudio

InkScape

- Download at https://inkscape.org/
- Inkscape Useful Tips Cheatsheet
- Mike Maloney Videos etc.
  - Document Setup for the Fab Lab
  - Design Fundamentals (Layers, Notes, etc.)
  - Drawing Shapes
  - Tracing Images
  - Modifying Shapes (Color, Merge, etc)
  - Effect of Colors on Final Product (Wood, Acrylic, Cardboard, Painted Material)
  - Aligning Objects and Offsetting (Creating Cut Outlines)
  - Exporting to PNG, mainly so you can import it into CutStudio to cut out of vinyl.
  - Making a Cutout of Your Own Drawing
  - Make a Rotational Pattern
  - Making a Business Card
  - Making another Business Card
  - NamePlate Design
  - Designing a Door Name Plate
  - Designing a Cell Phone Holder
  - Designing a Simple Shelf
  - Designing a Simple Fingerjoint Box
  - Designing a Family Sign
  - Designing a Box with Hinged top
  - Designing Drink Coasters with a Cork Insert
  - Designing Drink Coasters and a Holder
  - Designing a Christmas Ornament, or two
  - Customizing a Cutting Board
  - Rotational Pattern for Wheels
  - Photoetching Example Tutorial
- From InkScape: https://inkscape.org/learn/tutorials/

Laser Cutting/Sticker Cutting Ideas and Downloadables

3D Printing Ideas and Downloadables

Design Programs (all free for education and cloud based)

Sites to Download From

Fusion360 Tutorials

Set up Your Fusion Account Document
Making a Loaded Die [Making a Loaded Die Old Version]
List of Features for Loaded Die
Making a Vase with a logo on it
List of Features for Vase
Making a custom ink stamp
Toy Car: Drawings || Body || Wheels || Driver
Toy Car Modded: tricked wheels || curved body w/wing || Driver Helmet
Fusion360 Tutorials from Autodesk
Fusion 360 For Beginners
Fusion 360 Tutorials
Other Tutorials from Lars