Today – new Inkscape tools:
>bezier tool
>node tool
New project: the laser cut puzzle
Month: February 2017
2-14-17
today: I will hand out the latest batch of rings at the end of class. Laser cutting first!
Use Inkscape to create a laser cut and engraved bag tag/name tag/gift/keychain. This can also work as a great Valentine’s gift. What follows in an outline or cheat sheet of our process. We will go through this step by ste
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- FIVE MINUTES! download the image of your choice from Google images.
images that work well are:
-logos
-line drawings
-black and white clipart
-silhouettes
-Valentine’s hearts, cupids, etc.
images that DON’T work well:
-color photos
-dense black and white photos
-anything with a watermark
2. Save your image
3. draw a rectangle/square/circle/star shape – no bigger than 2.5 inches x 3.5 inches.
4. in Inkscape, use File, Import to include the image that you saved earlier
5. work with Mr. Milstead to place the file and size your design correctly
6. change all cut lines to .001 of an inch
7. use File, Document Properties to size the document correctly
8. save your file as a PDF (Portable Document Format)
9. email your PDF to drakelasercutter@gmail.com
2-10-2017
today: 3d printed Magnetic Ring
skills you need:
-aligning objects
-accurate measurement
-placing an object on the build plate
what images work well?
2-6-17
Next project: 3d printed Magnetic Ring
revise and resubmit keychain prints as needed
2-2-17
123D design continued
skills:
>navigating 123d Design
>exploring tools
>importing a 2d graphic into 123d Design
>entering measurement into 123D Design
>using digital calipers
sample image – Batman logo (download to your computer)
When I return we will work on your custom keychain designs.
After the keychain our next CAD/CAM project is the magnetic ring.