Design – IDEALAB – SHU Makerspace

3D Design

CAD Fusion 360

What we use Fusion 360 for: Designing 3D printable models Designing 2D paths for cuttingVirtually stress test parts Fusion 360 is loaded with a bunch of fabrication assists. Within the program you are able to even determine machine paths when milling your part! You can design virtually anything within this program Click here for the […]

MeshMixer

What we use MeshMixer For: Click here for the MeshMixer Basics! Facilitator

Tinkercad

What do we use Tinkercad for: Click here for Tinkercad basics! Facilitator

3D Scanner

About the Machine The IDEA Lab has a Go!SCAN 3D which is a fast, handheld 3D scanner. This scanner allows the user to measure complex surfaces in an instant, without needing multiple attempts. The machine itself is integrated with a 3D modeling software called VXelements, which allows the user to view the scanned material. After […]

VXelements

What we use VXelements for: Click here for VXelements Basics! Facilitator

vxmodels

2D Design

Tutorials & Training: CorelDRAW

CorelDRAW is a 2D design landscape. There is a myriad of tools you can use to help put everything within your mind onto your screen. What we mainly use CorelDRAW for is making pathways for our machines to cut/engrave along. To get your badge, you must watch all training videos, pass the quiz on this […]