Week 2. Computer-aided Design

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2D Design

Adobe Illustrator

To make a vector design I decided to use Illustrator.
The first step I took was to import an image of a sketch.

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Then, with the line and arc tool, I made the external rectangle. I used this method just to use ctrl+C to edit the anchor. The tool is rounded in red in next image, arc tool appears when keep the same place pressed.

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Now, in window->transform, with a rectangle selected, it is possible to make different shapes, like show in image bellow.

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Later, I used effect -> distorsion and transform -> Transform, to make a reflexion. And the last step was to make a matrix.

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And this is the result...

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3D Design

Solidworks

First, I made a sketch with a rectangle and I rounded it. Then I extrude it.

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I made more rounded rectangles, and I cut it.

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Then I rounded the edges too.

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And with those mentioned tools I made the whole case.

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I made some buttons, and I ensamble the parts. This is just a start...

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