Difference between revisions of "Creating Kinect mount in SketchUp and preparing for 3D printing"
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Use a 3D CAD software such as SketchUp or Autocad 360 to design a model of the Kinect mount. SketchUp software has a simple user interface and making 3D objects is also simple and straight-forward. | Use a 3D CAD software such as SketchUp or Autocad 360 to design a model of the Kinect mount. SketchUp software has a simple user interface and making 3D objects is also simple and straight-forward. | ||
| − | The basic shape tools required to create 3D models in SketchUp are | + | The basic shape tools required to create 3D models in SketchUp are illustrated in the picture below. |
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[[file:SketchUp tools.png]] | [[file:SketchUp tools.png]] | ||
| − | [[File:SketchUp quick tutorial.png]] [[File:SketchUp quick tutorial -1.png]] | + | |
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| + | ''' Step 2: Create the 3D model using the basic tools. ''' | ||
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| + | Complex structures can be made in multiple steps by using the basic tools. Follow the simple tutorial below on how to create an interesting 3D structure. | ||
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| + | [[File:SketchUp quick tutorial.png]] | ||
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| + | Now, let's add an interesting shape to the model by using a combination of shapes and push/push tools. [[File:SketchUp quick tutorial -1.png]] | ||
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| + | You may want to visit http://www.sketchup.com/learn for detailed tutorials on how to make 3D models in SketchUp. | ||
Revision as of 01:37, 3 February 2015
Step 1: Choose a 3D CAD software - SketchUp 
Use a 3D CAD software such as SketchUp or Autocad 360 to design a model of the Kinect mount. SketchUp software has a simple user interface and making 3D objects is also simple and straight-forward.
The basic shape tools required to create 3D models in SketchUp are illustrated in the picture below.
Step 2: Create the 3D model using the basic tools.
Complex structures can be made in multiple steps by using the basic tools. Follow the simple tutorial below on how to create an interesting 3D structure.
Now, let's add an interesting shape to the model by using a combination of shapes and push/push tools. 
You may want to visit http://www.sketchup.com/learn for detailed tutorials on how to make 3D models in SketchUp.
