This is an Introduction Unit for my Mechatronics Engineering 3D Printing Resource Page, so that means it's a Mish-Mash of class launching Lessons, Procedures, Setups and even some lab stuff. This Unit will answer the following questions:
3D CAD
3D Printing
2D CAD
CNC
How to be Awesome?
Let's get started... Its going to be a fun, awesome ride...
Sid Bar for Teachers: This CAD / 3D Printing / CNC / Laser Cutting Unit and lessons is how I teach CAD related topics. Many of the lessons might be specific to my class, but you could probably adjust them for your class. I'll try to make them a neutral as I can, so they can be used in any Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or any other Engineering / Technology class. Let me know how I can make that better. I'll try to keep this unit current and relevant. Please let me know if any resource links are broken or not accessible. Use this email link to let me know what is broken @ TopClown@STEAMClown.org
Teacher (and Student) Resources:
Tinker CAD Book - Taking Tinkercad to the Next Level: Enhance your ability to design, model, and 3D print with one of the most intuitive CAD programs
Autodesk Fusion for education - Fusion 360 Teacher Account - If a teacher is approved, you can get a classroom set of student licenses (250)
Author: Jim Burnham - TopClown@STEAMClown.org. License: Distributed as Open Source.
I would like to thank Digi-Key Electronics for their generous support of my classroom and curriculum development. Digi-Key has Kits, Lab resources and Lesson materials ready to support each of the Labs and Lessons presented here. Each Lesson or Lab will have convenient links for all your electronic component needed to complete the hands on activities.
No explicit prerequisite course work or coding knowledge is required, but students are expected to have a good understanding of basic computer principles.
Primer: "Aaron, I can imagine no way in which this thing could be considered anywhere remotely close to safe. All I know is I spent six hours in there and I'm still alive... You still want to do it?"
As with any activity, please make sure you are using appropriate safety equipment. If you are coding, writing, reading, or working a lab, make sure you stand up and stretch every hour or so, Please consider any safety issues connecting to a Raspberry Pi, Arduino, computers and other electronic equipment.
Why is it cool to be able to create stuff with "Additive" manufacturing?
3D Printing
Additive Manufacturing
CAD
Mechatronics - <topic> - 📖 Lesson Tutorial
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Mechatronics - <topic> - 📖 Lesson Tutorial
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INKSCAPE - 📖 Page, Lessons Tutorials
For Designers of all Kinds - The design process may begin by doodles on a napkin, a sketched mindmap, a photo of a memorable object, or a mockup in software which really wouldn't work to complete the project. Inkscape can take you from this stage to a final, professional-grade design format which is ready for publication on the web or in physical form.
If you are new to the process of creating vector graphics it may feel different, but you will quickly be pleased by the flexibility, and power Inkscape offers. Vector design is often the preferred method of image creation for logos, illustrations and art which require high scalability. The Inkscape application is used across a wide variety of industries (marketing/branding, engineering/CAD, web graphics, cartooning) and individual uses.
Setup
Bambu 3D-Printers - Robot Club Project Getting Started Tutorial - ✨ Resources / 🖼️ Tutorial
Setup
QIDI 3D-Printers - Robot Club Project Getting Started Tutorial - ✨ Resources / 🖼️ Tutorial
Resources & Setup
Prusa I3 MK3 (original) 3D Printer - ✨ Resources / 🖼️ Tutorial
Resources & Setup
AnyCubic - Robotic Club Getting Started Tutorial - ✨ Resources / 🖼️ Tutorial
PC Mag - AnyCubic i3 Mega S Review - ✨ Resources / 🖼️ Tutorial
Setup
Creality Ender-5 Plus 3D-Printers - Robot Club Project Tutorial - ✨ Resources / 🖼️ Tutorial
Creality Ender-5 Plus - Unboxing Build and Set Up - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PujVuFZwVJg
Creality Ender 5 Plus: Build and Preview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CznvM1onecA
Leveling - Creality Ender-5 Plus Bltouch Leveling Tutorial (2019) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSOVAdKw4ss
Setup
JG Maker -3D-Printers - Robot Club Project Tutorial - ✨ Resources / 🖼️ Tutorial
Setup & Tutorial Links
UP Mini 3D-Printers Page - Robot Club Project Tutorial - ✨ Resources / 🖼️ Tutorial
Setup
Creality Ender-5 Plus 3D-Printers - Robot Club Project Tutorial - ✨ Resources / 🖼️ Tutorial
This is a Robot Club Project to rebuild and get running - As me about it...
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PLA popping of the bed at the default 195/50 temp. - Redit post
default Pikachu print popped off about 1/2 way. temp was 195/50 - I put some glue stick down, changed the bed temp t o60 and only changed the nozzle to 197.
