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# See Stallings if there is not a SketchUp option, but ensure first that you are using your @tsas.org email
# See Stallings if there is not a SketchUp option, but ensure first that you are using your @tsas.org email


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  <li class="active"><btn data-toggle="tab" class="">#tab1|Laser Cutting</btn></li>
  <li><btn data-toggle="tab" class="">#tab2|3D Printing</btn></li>
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Want to start building? Head to [[3D Printing Badge]] to make your first project, or [[3D Model Sources]] to download one made by someone else!
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==Drawing==
# Select the search button [[File:SketchUpSearchButton.png|inline|20px]]
# Type and choose "Parallel Projection." This will make your drawing one-dimensional
# Search again for "Top" to display your image from the correct orientation
# Choose the tools on the left side, then select the instructor button for more information [[File:SketchupInstructor.png|inline|20px]]  
#* When creating a circle, select the centerpoint, then release the mouse and type in the diameter you want
#* When creating a square, select a corner, then drag in the direction you want and type in the dimensions, e.g. <code>11",12"</code> or <code>1.5 cm, 2 cm</code> or <code> 9 3/4", 12 7/8"</code>


==Export for Laser Cutting==
# Under the file menu, choose "Export," then "DXF," then "2D"
# Choose 1:1, leave all other options as default
# Press "Export" at the bottom
# Wait a moment, then a download option will appear at the top
# Put this file on a thumb drive, or save to your Google Drive, to import to the laser software
{{note|If your design has been rotated, repeat steps 2 & 3 of the Drawing section to realign. You'll also need to draw a random shape then delete to force it to re-save.|reminder}}
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{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto;"
!3D Print Training Series
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|Next up: Making the [[3D Printing Badge]]
|}
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[[Category:Laser]]

Latest revision as of 11:17, 13 October 2019

Preparation/Installation

  1. Log in with your @tsas.org email address
  2. Go to your mail box, then click the Google Apps button: inline
  3. Click "More" at the bottom, then inline
  4. See Stallings if there is not a SketchUp option, but ensure first that you are using your @tsas.org email


Want to start building? Head to 3D Printing Badge to make your first project, or 3D Model Sources to download one made by someone else!

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