Autodesk on PCB Isolation

How to Export STL File from Inventor to Cura for 3D Printing

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000

This how-to is for exporting a part from Autodesk Inventor and importing to Ultimaker Cura for 3D Printing. Once you export a STL file, it can be used with programs other than Cura.

Step 1

Open your part in Autodesk Inventor

Step 2

Go to File->Export->CAD Format

Step 3

A “Save As” box should appear.

Click “Options”

How To Fix Axis/Rotation Orientation between Inventor and Cura

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000

This how-to is for correcting axis orientations or rotation issues when exporting a file from Inventor to Cura.

improper orientation causes this issue in Cura

Step 1

Open Inventor.

Export as an STL and import into Cura (how to export a STL here)

Do not rotate the model in Cura

Step 2

Rotate your view in Inventor to match the Cura model. This will make the next steps more intuitive.

Designing and Building a CNC Machine

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0000

In May 2012, the end of my junior year of high school, I began to develop great interest in a personal CNC machine. A CNC machine is a beautiful thing, and the process of homebuilding a CNC machine emcompasses design, building, and utilization. The design demonstrates creativity and planning, building demonstrates an understanding of mechanics and craftsmanship, and utilization restarts the process at design again. A tool to make new things, limited mostly by one’s creativity.