[757labs] Cad Design Interest - SketchUp and/or AutoCAD Modeling

Tue Oct 18 21:26:05 EDT 2011

Is there any chance of an earlier or later time?  Also, is there any plan
for additional class times yet?
On Oct 18, 2011 2:08 PM, "Beau Turner" <beau.turner at gmail.com> wrote:

> Update to let you know that October 29th, 1:00 - 3:00pm will be the date of
> this session. It is now listed on the lab calendar.
>
> I will send out two reminders before the event and look forward to seeing
> you there.
>
> -BT
>
>
> Note: This will be an introductory session and done in a
> presentation/lecture/story format. You are welcome to bring in your own
> machines and work through examples to apply what we are discussing as well
> as to get help on your own designs. If there is enough interest we may do an
> advanced class at some point in the near future.
>
>
>
> On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 2:02 PM, Trevor Lewis <trevorl.salad at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>>
>> I would love to do a class on SketchUp. Last time I used AutoCad seriously
>> was around version 1.0 (on an IBM AT, overclocked to 16Mhz, oh yeah baby).
>> If I'm not mistaken they have a free version for the maker community though.
>> Anyway, count me in.
>>
>> On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 1:32 PM, Beau Turner <beau.turner at gmail.com>wrote:
>>
>>> Blender is interesting, just not so mainstream.  FYI it is also installed
>>> on the graphics machine (next to the Makerbot).
>>>
>>> -bt
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 12:41 PM, Michael Perry <mperry777 at gmail.com>wrote:
>>>
>>>> I've taken autocad classes but have not practiced using it.  I'd like to
>>>> take a class.
>>>>
>>>> Should take a look at this also... http://www.blender.org/
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 10:41 AM, Steve Nelson <snelson at webapper.com>wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I'm becoming fairly experienced in sketchup, that said, I would still
>>>>> LOVE a class like this. Sketchup is wicked cool. Do we have a copy of the
>>>>> pro version in the lab? Autocad scares me, but it's mostly just the pricetag
>>>>> that's scary.
>>>>>
>>>>> Steve
>>>>>
>>>>>   On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 9:42 AM, Beau Turner <beau.turner at gmail.com>wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>  A few people have asked questions related to using Google SketchUp
>>>>>> and/or AutoCAD (for Solid Modeling).  Between the two applications, they
>>>>>> vary quite a bit in what they can do as well as the tools and interfaces. If
>>>>>> you are interested in taking the first class in the lab for this, please
>>>>>> reply back so we can gauge interest. If there is enough interest we will
>>>>>> pick a day/evening in October to make it happen.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Background if you are unfamiliar:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>    - SketchUp is a free (also a paid version) application that can be
>>>>>>    used for all kinds of design (think tiny or large) and has been used on
>>>>>>    several projects at the lab already (1). Base product being free, the
>>>>>>    integration to Google Earth and its simple UI make it attractive but do not
>>>>>>    let that fool you, it is powerful and can be extended using Ruby scripting.
>>>>>>    This software works on Windows and Mac only at this time.
>>>>>>     - AutoCAD is a paid application, known as the most common cad
>>>>>>    platform out there (closed source wise). This is an industry standard type
>>>>>>    of application, and originally the flagship product from a company called
>>>>>>    Autodesk (they make or acquire other design and manufacturing related
>>>>>>    software as well). This software works on Windows and Mac only at this time.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Expectations:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>    - 2 hour session that will start with one product, give you the
>>>>>>    working basics, Q&A, etc.. then move to the other design package
>>>>>>    - At the conclusion of this you will be proficient and familiar
>>>>>>    with the applications to create and work with your own designs
>>>>>>    - This will also tie into the next 3D Printer (Makerbot) session,
>>>>>>    once you can design your own items you can print prototypes and usable
>>>>>>    pieces
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Note:
>>>>>> Both applications are available within the lab on the graphics machine
>>>>>> if you do not already have a copy.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Keep up the great work,
>>>>>> BT
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> (1) Steve Nelson work on the death ray design, building and interior
>>>>>> layout project, Leroy for the Makerbot and Laser Cutter, DJ Mad Mike for
>>>>>> some button designs and Makerbot, BT for 90% of the Makerbot custom designed
>>>>>> objects you see printed, etc...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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