SketchesProbably the most important tool in Fusion is the sketch tool. It serves as the starting point for most models and is one of the most useful tools if you know how to use it properly. But what exactly is the sketch tool? To create any shape in Fusion, you must start with a 2DContinue reading “Essential Fusion 360 Sketch Techniques Explained”
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Director Kim Seong-yoon and How I Compare to Him
My favorite show is a Korean drama called Itaewon Class. An emotional and inspiring television series following the story of a young man avenging his father by creating the largest food company in Korea. I had to constantly fight the urge not to watch it all at once and to space each episode out soContinue reading “Director Kim Seong-yoon and How I Compare to Him”
How Subtractive Manufacturing Influences Product Design
CNC Design Rules How has subtractive manufacturing shaped how products are designed? 2-5 min read Subtractive manufacturing is the process of creating a part by removing, instead of adding material.Common methods revolve around CNC(computer numerical control), and the advent of this technology in the 60s coupled with early CAD(computer aided design)+CAM(computer aided manufacturing) transformed traditionalContinue reading “How Subtractive Manufacturing Influences Product Design”
How to Slice a Model to Print
(Using Fusion -> Cura Lulzbot Slicer) In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through the first steps of using Fusion, from exporting your design as an STL to converting it into a .gcode file. This way, beginners can start exactly where I did and get up to speed with the process.
Conceptualizing with Amigurumi
Once you master the ability to conceptualize the way you should go about crocheting an amigurumi figure, you will be unstoppable! I wanted to walk you through my process of deciding the stitches, materials, and the best way to construct my figure with only a reference image. When I am looking to crochet something withContinue reading “Conceptualizing with Amigurumi”
Pre-Production | What is it and why does Filmmaking need it?
Every good product/outcome needs a good plan! Or that’s what most people say, and I would agree. Especially when it comes to making a good, cohesive film. While it’s not the glorified part of Filmmaking (camera work and editing) that everyone talks about, pre-production, or the planning and preparation phase, is essential to make aContinue reading “Pre-Production | What is it and why does Filmmaking need it?”
Crochet Day in the Life
This is a day in the life video of me creating a previous Etsy order. Watch along as I create a keychain! The video covers my timeline for creating a keychain as well as changing colors while I crochet. Enjoy!
Sienci Labs vs Shapeoko: A Comparative Analysis
Sienci Labs A brief compare and contrast exercise to Sienci Labs Lets start with a baseline introduction of myself and what/who is Sienci Labs, then how they are different from me inside of the CNC ecosystem. Sienci Labs was originally a startup between Andy Lee and Chris– at the University of Waterloo in Canada, toContinue reading “Sienci Labs vs Shapeoko: A Comparative Analysis”
Design in Fusion
Step one: Find Inspiration Step two: Start Modeling – Sketch Step three: First Extrusions – 3D Step 3.5: Slightly more detail Step four: Second sketch Step five: Second Extrusions – 3D Step six: New idea. Step 6.5: Connecting them Note: Why I do this now Step seven: Last components Step eight: Final touches
Helpful Resources for 3D Printing
If you’re a fan of 3D printing, you really ought to be checking out 3D Printing Nerd on YouTube. Beyond also great reviews on printers, filaments, and so on, Joel Telling posts helpful tutorials. He’s definitely helped me learn a lot of techniques, from improving print quality to experimenting with materials. He covers everything in aContinue reading “Helpful Resources for 3D Printing”
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