Post on 10-Feb-2017
31.10.2015 Mai NguyenMai Nguyen
Today's program
1. Cardboard prototyping methods2. Introducing sketchchair.cc3. Design your own chair4. Laser-cutting and assembly5. Introducing Google cardboard6. Google cardboard applications7. Q&A
Cardboard as a material
AdvantagesCheapLightStrongRecyclable
DisadvantagesDamaged by waterCan't be cleanedHard to bend
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Cardboard prototyping methods
3 common methodsCut and FoldSlice and AssembleSlice and Glue
#2 Slice and Assemble
Use softwares to turn a 3D design into 2D assembly parts
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#3 Slice and Glue
Glue multiple sheets to create 3D volumes
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Fabrication Process
Design
Make
Assemble
-Sketchchair-123DMake
- Lasercutter- CNC machine
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Design your own chair withSketchchair
Install Sketchchair
Get v.0.9.0.1 from http://sketchchair.cc/download.phpDuration: 10 mins
Design your own chair withSketchchair
1. Start with the brush tool, sketch out a shape you want.Duration: 20 mins
Design your own chair withSketchchair
2. In layers tab, adjust chair width (units: mm)
Design your own chair withSketchchair
3. Once design is complete, select make it
Design your own chair withSketchchair
4. In Materials tab, key in material thickness (d), and sizes ((w) & (h))
Fabricate your chair
5. Download your design in Tools > Save pdf Alternatively, go to File > Export Pattern > To PDF or SVG 6. Send your file to a laser cutter or a CNC machine
Laser cutting
With your pdf or svg file, we1. Use CorelDraw to open it and resize2. Select Print to send file to Mercury Laser cutter
Cutting time for each chair: 10-15 mins
Introducing Google Cardboard
Merging 2 images together
Image Source: google.com/cardboard
Apps for Google Cardboard
Go to https://www.google.com/get/cardboard/apps/Download Cardboard app from Play Store / App Store
Cardboard Standing Desk
Refold.co
Toaster
basheertome.com/hue
Summary
Cardboard is cheap, strong and environmentally friendly.
Great for prototyping
Virtual reality applications will multiply in great number
Phần 7/7
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