ucsd-compfab

Exercise 1: Laser Cut Stencil

Description

Use the 2D drawing commands in Rhinoceros (lines, curves, etc.), design a stencil that fits on a 3x5” business card. We will cut these out using the laser cutter next week, and you can use them as actual stencils to label your stuff.

Requirements

• Inclue your name and some text.
• Develop a personal logo or some graphics.
• Include an outline (approximately 3 x 5”)
• Use red lines for anywhere you want the laser to cut.
• Use blue lines for anywhere you want it to etch.

Template

Rhino example: lines_curves.3dm

Submission

• Export your image as an SVG.
• Submit your Rhino file and SVG file to Canvas
  • use the naming convention ex1_Lastname.svg and ex1_Lastname.3dm for the files.
• DUE by 9:30am, 10/1 (Tuesday) to Canvas https://canvas.ucsd.edu/courses/60628/assignments/856563

References

• Rhino has some great video tutorials to help you getting started.
  • Rhino Learn (tutorials)
• You can also watch through this video tutorial of Rhino basics: compfab_2d_basics.mp4

Part 2 Fabricate

• Complete the Envision responsibility contract and laser cutter training.
• Cut your design out of thick card stock (I have this), cardboard, or thin wood.
• Photograph your fabricated stencil.
• Bring it to class on Tuesday (10/8).

Part 2 Submission

• Add images to your sketchbook documenting this process:
  • images of the vector design in Rhino
  • photos of laser cutting process (if you want to)
  • photos of the finished part
• Submit a pdf of those pages from the sketchbook showing this assignment.
• DUE by 9:30am, 10/8 (Tuesday) to Canvas https://canvas.ucsd.edu/courses/60628/assignments/864429