Help using google sketchup to make parts?
Help using google sketchup to make parts?
by robogeek3
Fri Jul 01, 2011 11:35 am
I want to make parts to turn my robonova into something similar to an omnizero. So I want to make the 3-d model brackets and get them 3-d printed. But I am having trouble using google sketch to make these parts. Any advise would be appreciated.
Parts like this:
http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=543
Parts like this:
http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=543
by l3v3rz
Fri Jul 01, 2011 7:18 pm
A few thoughts:
1. Make sure you work through the tutorials on sketchup site
2. Look on the web for other tutorials - there lots of youtube videos etc
3. Look on the web for 3D models you can re-use or modify- you may find you need other program to help convert file formats
4. Add dimensions - areas too thin or too close won't print
5. Keep it simple to start with and do it bit by bit
1. Make sure you work through the tutorials on sketchup site
2. Look on the web for other tutorials - there lots of youtube videos etc
3. Look on the web for 3D models you can re-use or modify- you may find you need other program to help convert file formats
4. Add dimensions - areas too thin or too close won't print
5. Keep it simple to start with and do it bit by bit
