02 - computer-aided design

Inkscape

Inkscape is a vector graphics editor. Its goal is to implement full support for the Scalable Vector Graphics. The word Inkscape is a portmanteau of the words ink and landscape.
I use it to create graphics and drawings; then at a later time I will use these files with the vinyl cutter and the laser cutter.

Luckily after some practice, I don't find it so difficult, thanks to my skills in Illustrator and the old freehand.

 

Tinkercad

It is an easy-to-use 3D CAD tool.



I practised with some tutorials and I tried also to make a model of my final project
final project model

OpenSCAD

It is a free software for creating solid 3D objects and it focus especially on the CAD aspects of 3D modelling.
There are two main modelling techniques: one is the constructive solid geometry (aka CSG) and the second is extrusion of 2D outlines.
Some modelling trials:

Solid works

I used to work on it, but for this assignement I decided to work with Tinkercad

Published on   June 5th, 2013