2. Computer Aided design¶

This week I worked on defining my final project idea and started to getting used to the documentation process.

“Computer aided design (CAD) is a method of creating 2D drawings and 3D models of real-world products before they are ever manufactured. In this week I worked on exploring different 2D and 3D design softwares.”

2D Design¶

Cuttle¶

Cuttle is a design tool for cutting machines like laser cutters, digital die cutters, and CNC routers. It combines the vector editing capabilities of tools like Illustrator and Inkscape with the power of parametric CAD and programming.

Click here to explore Cuttle

Step 1: I changed the measurement from cm to mm.

Step 2: I put moon and two circle.

Step 3: I drew a circle and repeated it by the rational repeat tool as shown in the image below

Step 4: Export Your Design: Click on the “Export” button in the top right corner of the screen under “File”. Afterwards, select the desired format for your design (For Example: SVG, PDF), and then download it.

🐰 Tips and Tricks ⭐ Keyboard Shortcuts: Use keyboard shortcuts to speed up your workflow. For example, use Ctrl + Z to undo actions and Ctrl + Y to redo actions. ⭐ Snapping: Enable snapping to align shapes precisely by dragging objects points to each other or connect them to the grid. ⭐ Grouping: Group multiple objects together to move and scale them as a single unit.

3D Design¶

“3D design refers to using software to create a digital model of a three-dimensional shape or object. Organizations and professionals across industries use 3D design to communicate ideas, create products and customer experiences, teach concepts, and more.”

Fusion 360¶

“Fusion 360 is a 3D based modelling software, capable of modelling, simulation, and documentation. It was developed by AutoCAD in 2013, and is a cloud-based system with a top-down approach. This means that it allows the users to create larger structures, which are then broken down into smaller components.”

One design I tried to make in fusion 360 was a red block toy. Designed after following the tutorial from YouTube.

🐰 This is the software workplane:

I start by using the (Sketch tool) from the toolbar.

I changed the dimension and use the (Tab) key to move between the width an height. Once I finshed I pressed (escape) key to apply it and stop adding more shapes.