Week 2 - Computer aided design

The goal this week was to try different 2D and 3D software. To be honest I found them all pretty confusing. Between not having any experience with any type of CAD program and still learning my new Apple, things have been a little confusing for me.

I have been using InkScape, which I watched some YouTube videos from 2 nice British ladies. They were direct and to the point.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRna9tWs0gY&list=PLAAD35A719CF5A042

I was able, with InkScape, to do some lay outs for the toy box sides, front and top. After talking to my instructor, with InkScape designs, I should be able to export the files for use in the vinyl cutter, router, and laser cutter. I am looking forward to using the equipment.

 

What I plan to do is use plywood and acrylic. I want to router out the acrylic  and plywood, so it will look like the acrylic is in-layed in the plywood. I will mount LED's by the acrylic and it will illuminate.