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LEGO - 01 Basic Dimensions & Bricks Explained

dk
in Modeling
68 9 Intermediate
I get a lot of questions about how I create LEGO parts. This is Part I - The Basics. Most "standard" parts can be created using only simple math. Standard parts consist of square, circular, and angled blocks - regular geometric blocks. I will refer to BrickLink (www.bricklink.com/), but many others use similar methods: Peeron: http://www.peeron.com/ BrickOwl: http://www.brickowl.com/ Brickipedia: http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/LEGO_Wiki etc.
Autodesk Inventor bricks dimensions lego

How to create NPT (national pipe taper) threads using inventor

engineer
in Modeling
13 3 Intermediate
I have had people ask me on here how I model npt threads for some of the parts I make, so I figured I would put it out there for others to see as well. Note: if you look at the threaded models I have on this website you will see that I have clearly taken more time on some of them than others, this tutorial will teach you how to do it the right and proper way.
Autodesk Inventor threads npt

How to create Rack & Pinion using Inventor 2016

Ebrahim Abu Has
in Modeling
12 0 Intermediate
How to create Rack & Pinion with Inventor 2016 and show the motion??? Step by Step tutorial .... follow the link below https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCrNndUdp-R2RXvptMFVptVGuLDD0NV2f
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How to create a Square to Round (Autodesk Inventor)

David Tate
in Modeling
21 5 Beginner
This tutorial will run you through the process to create a sheet metal square to round from start to finish. Including flat pattern.
Autodesk Inventor lengthy inventor round square metal sheet

Freecad - repairing 3D files for 3D printing.

Jamie
in Modeling
2 0 Intermediate
Using Freecad to heal 3D models that are created in other 3D application. Ideal for those who use sketchup to create 3D objects and export them as stl files.
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FreeCAD Basic Exercise #1

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
25 5 Beginner
The objective of this tutorial will be to discover the workflow for the parametric design of a 3D object with Part Design and Sketcher. For this we will model a basic part involving different types of functions.
FreeCAD sketcher design part exercise basic

LEGO - 03 Using Data from LDraw

dk
in Modeling
20 0 Intermediate
Sometimes LEGO bricks don't fall into the regular 0.8/1.6mm rule. This will explain how to get "lumpy" 3D surface data from LDraw DAT files and use them to create your own intelligent parts. *I use the AutoDesk Inventor Pro suite, which includes Inventor Pro and 3D Studio Max. I will discuss using certain file formats, but you need to determine what your software will import/export. *I've been told that IV 2017+ will let you measure the LDraw data directly in Inventor, removing the whole 3DMax conversions steps.
Autodesk Inventor ldraw lego

LEGO - 02 Building Bricks with Parameters

dk
in Modeling
37 4 Intermediate
I don't get asked this but it is a very powerful tool and will make your life a lot easier. This also applies to other repetitive parts, not just LEGO bricks, and can be applied with the exact same methods.
Autodesk Inventor parameters lego

Inventor 2019 Crash Course for Complete Beginner

CAD Pond
in Modeling
26 6 Beginner
Still spending so much time, struggling with learning Inventor on your own? You can stop now! Get a detailed explanation of every single tool. This is the first of a series, and I'll like you to check below to know what to expect in this volume. In this Tutorial, I shall introduce briefly the Inventor 2019 interface, demonstrate how to access the inventor self-help learners path, demonstrate the way to set up the software with your desired Unit style, and then put in my best to handle every single sketch tool in detail.
Autodesk Inventor beginner sketch tutorial 2019 inventor autodesk

FreeCAD Basic Exercise #5

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
25 0 Beginner
This tutorial allows you to discover new Additive tools in FreeCAD Part Design workbench: Additive loft and Revolution. It also introduces the notion of Datum object to create new reference elements in a part.
FreeCAD datum exercise basic revolution loft open-source additive

Create Revit RFA element from 3D objects

DesignGuy12
in Modeling
8 1 Intermediate
Create Revit RFA element from 3D objects. * Using Autodesk Inventor * If you have a 3D model file from various programs, you can import into Autodesk Inventor and convert them into REVIT RFA file type elements. You will then be able to load those into your Revit project and use.
Autodesk Inventor translation conversion inventor revit model 3d

Inventor Derive

Bob Wiley
in Modeling
14 0 Intermediate
The derive command allows you to use models and assemblies as geometry and toolbodies within other part files. For 3D printing it's a perfect way to section complex parts so they can be printed in simpler pieces. Subsequent operations can be performed on the derived part without affecting the original source models and assemblies. Sketches, workplanes, and other work features may also be used from the source models.
Autodesk Inventor split inventor derive

Inventor 2020 | Practice Exercise 1| Fixture Block

CAD Pond
in Modeling
1 0 Beginner
Beginner Exercises. Practice modeling with Inventor. Within this tutorial is an image, where you would find the exercise blueprint and dimensions.
Autodesk Inventor 3d practice exercise 2020 inventor

LEGO - 04 Extracting Data from LEGO Digital Designer (LDD)

dk
in Modeling
14 0 Intermediate
Sometimes you need to make a complex part and you can't find them on Bricklink or the like. This tut will explain how to capture data, OpenGL-style, from the LEGO Digital Designer (or other 3D apps).
Autodesk Inventor ldd designer digital lego

FreeCAD TechDraw Workbench

MindScraper
in Modeling
9 2 Beginner
In this video I show and try to explain how to use several tools of TechDraw Workbench. If you want to create 2D views with dimensions and show details with information then this video is for you. Already I apologize for my English, but comments from other videos asked to enter voice in videos so I'm trying. If you have any questions, I can try to clarify as soon as I can.
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