Several weeks ago we hosted a two day workshop series on digital processes at App State. We invited faculty from area schools, faculty from App State, as well as students to participate in the two day event. Adam and Travis joined me in teaching some of the workshops and we had a great time sharing info. I believe the participants learned a lot and I'm hoping to expand on this in the future.
I think we could start to offer this as a series of workshops if I can figure out the logistics. With my personal studio being larger, I think I could even host the events there in the future if I can't figure out the University logistics. If I can start to build some revenue to build an even larger studio complete with teaching space, I could expand this idea considerably. My dream is to have a sort of open Makerspace in the Boone area that allows for classes to be taught and a place where we can train community members in traditional and digital fabrication processes. If anyone know of any start up grants for such a thing, please let me know.
If nothing else, we will plan on trying to do something similar as a part of the TriState Sculpture events.
I think we could start to offer this as a series of workshops if I can figure out the logistics. With my personal studio being larger, I think I could even host the events there in the future if I can't figure out the University logistics. If I can start to build some revenue to build an even larger studio complete with teaching space, I could expand this idea considerably. My dream is to have a sort of open Makerspace in the Boone area that allows for classes to be taught and a place where we can train community members in traditional and digital fabrication processes. If anyone know of any start up grants for such a thing, please let me know.
If nothing else, we will plan on trying to do something similar as a part of the TriState Sculpture events.
Our schedule was as follows:
Digital Fabrication Workshop (Friday – Saturday March 10th - 11th)
FRIDAY March 10th
Appalachian State Art Department (Wey Hall)
Friday Morning:
9:00 - 10:20
2D Session:
Methods for making the jump from the sketchbook to the virtual
2D sketchbook scan/photo to digital file using Photoshop, Illustrator, Inkscape, Rhino
Navigation, units, scaling, sketching, curves, control point curves, trim, split, join, closed regions, arrays, file export, etc.
Rhino 2D tutorials (overview)
Vinyl cutter output for aluminum etching/aluminum etching
10:30am - 11:45
3D Session (scanning):
3D scanning techniques using Sense and Xbox 360 Kinect
Photogrammetry using digital camera
11:45 - 12:50
Lunch:
Lunch on your own on/off campus
Friday Afternoon:
1:00 - 2:00
3D Session (CAD):
Rhino 3D tutorials: modeling solids/3D forms
Surfaces, solids, lightweight extrusions, meshes, Boolean operations, file export.
1:00 - 3:00
CAM Session (Vetric and ShopBot CNC Router)
CNC routing demo on the ShopBot (Adam/Travis)
3:00 – 5:00
3D printing discussion/demo if desired
Makerware, Cura, Slic3r, Repeatier, Meshmixer, Netfab, Slicer for Fusion 360, etc.
Worktime (if participants desire)
Frankie will be available to assist with trying out various topics covered and work with participants to create some sample files/pieces
SATURDAY March 11
Meet at Frankie Flood’s Studio
Saturday Morning:
9:00 - 10:30
CAM Session (RhinoCAM 2.5 axis operations)
CAM and g-code generation demo using RhinoCAM:
2D milling operations: engraving, pocketing, profiling
Speeds and Feeds for metal, wood, foam
10:30 - 11:30
CAM Session (Tormach 2.5 axis milling aluminum)
Tormach milling machine demo: cutting aluminum sheet
11:30 – 1:00
Lunch:
Lunch at Taqueria El Paso
Saturday Afternoon: Frankie Flood’s Studio
1:00 – 2:00
CAM Session (RhinoCAM 3 axis operations)
CAM and g-code generation demo using RhinoCAM:
Horizontal roughing, parallel finishing, spiral machining
2:00 – 3:00
CAM Session (Tormach 3D milling foam for plaster casting)
Tormach milling machine demo: 3D cutting foam block
Pour plaster in foam molds
3:00 – 5:00
CNC machine building discussion if desired
Gecko G540 CNC controllers, aurduino/ramps for 3D printers, Grbl shield, Mach3 and LinuxCNC, etc.
Worktime (if participants desire)
Frankie will be available to assist with trying out various topics covered and work with participants to create some sample files/pieces
I also provided a handout on various applications that participants might want to look into in the future as their skills expand. This handout info is listed below:
CAD
Rhino3D:
Mac
Evaluation Download (90 Day Free Trial)
PC
Evaluation Download (90 Day Free Trial)
Optional Software Applications (we will be discussing these applications but
they are not necessary to download)
CAD
Autodesk
Fusion 360:
Mac
and PC CAD software with built in rendering and CAM functions (Free for
students and educators)
Slicer
for Fusion 360: (previously known as 123D Make)
Mac
of PC Software (Free from Autodesk) for
generating CAD files to fabricate 3D forms using a 2D printer, 3D printer,
Laser Cutter, CNC router, CNC milling
TinkerCAD:
Browser
based CAD program (super easy to use and Free)
Inkscape
Mac
or PC Open Source (Free) alternative to Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe
Illustrator
SketchUp
Vinyl Cutting Software
Sure
Cuts A lot Pro 4
Mac
and PC software for controlling Vinyl Cutters
3D Scanning Software
Reconstructme
PC
Only 3D scanning software (can be utilized with Xbox Kinect as the scanning
device)
Skanect
Mac
and PC 3D scanning software (can be utilized with Xbox Kinect as the scanning
device)
Sense
3D Scanner
We
will be utilizing this #D Systems 3D scanner and scanning software (do not download this software as the
scanner and software are licensed together. Listed for your reference only.
Photogrammetry Software
Autodesk
Remake
Mac
and PC software that allows you to create 3D meshes using your still image
camera (phone or DSL camera)
https://remake.autodesk.com/about
CAM
Vectric
VCarve (trial version available)
RhinoCAM
PC
Only CAM software that is a plugin for Rhino (trial version available)
Mesh Editing Software
Meshmixer:
Mac
and PC (Free Mesh editing program)
NetFab:
Mac
and PC Mesh Repair Software (Free Trial and Free for Students and Educators)
3D Printing
Makerbot
Print:
Mac
and PC 3D printing slicing software Makerbot 3D printing software (Free)
Can
be used with other brands of 3D printers
Cura:
Mac
and PC 3D printing slicing software Ultimaker 3D printing software (Free)
Can
be used with other brands of 3D printers
Repetier
Mac
and PC 3D printing slicing and 3D printer controller/g-code interpreting
software
Slic3r:
Mac
and PC 3D printing slicing software
The
original open source 3D printing software that the above slicing software
packages originated from.
Can
be used with other brands of 3D printers and DIY built 3D printers
CNC Control Software (for controlling CNC machines
and reading g-code instructions)
Mach3
LinuxCNC
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