Welcome to UBC!
Contact: Jon Nakane
Download talk here: (for 2014 January) comm486a-prototyping-2014jan-v1) (pdf)
Previous version (2013 Sept) comm486a-prototyping-v2 (pdf)
Background
- UBC Engineering for prospective students
- UBC Engineering Physics – Propspective Students
- Tools for physical prototyping: videos of the Engineering Physics prototyping equipment in action
- Waterjet cutting – we have an OMAX 3652 waterjet cutter. Capable of cutting anything. Costs us $1/min in cutting charge
- 3D printing – we have an UP! 3d printer, prints in ABS or PLA plastic. 4 inch cubic workspace. Costs $0.10 per gram.
- Laser cutting – we have a Universal Laser VLS 4.60. Able to cut through paper, cardboard, acrylic, and some other plastics. No costs for cutting. Check online for laser cutter-compatible materials.
- APSC 150 – intro to electronics
- APSC 150 – intro to hand tools
- Free software for 3D modelingEngPhys 253 – Introduction to Instrument Design / video of climbing
- AutoDesk 123D – includes a variety of apps and other programs for converting photo collections to 3d captured models, and other potentially useful tools. AutoDesk makes the powerful AutoCad programs, but since 2011 has branched out into trying to make easier-to-use packages like 123D, even purchasing the instructables website to strengthen ties to DIY community.
- TinkerCAD – free, runs in your browser, good for block-type structures
- SketchUp – can be used to produce STL files appropriate for most 3D printers.
- Blender – a powerful open-source 3d modeling and animation package, with a slightly steeper learning curve than SolidWorks or other packages. Can also be used to produce STL filesfor 3D printing.
- We make extensive use of Solidworks in the Engineering Physics Project Lab, but only available for our Engineering students.
- A comparison of a few packages [tested.com]
- Engphys Project Lab – list of available projects for students