I opened up the file in Makerbot Desktop. ipt file works with solid objects) that Makerbot software uses. stl file, which is a mesh file (inventor default. Having my final design finished I exported it to. I also emboss my name on the side and the back. I make some random hole design and put some small axis to hold the gears in place. I decided to go for something simple: putting some gears and my name. Having the basic case design I then start personalizing it.

With that measures in mind I start modelling the generic design of the case in Inventor. To start off, I start byobtaining the main measures of my phone using the calipers. Autodesk Inventor (2015 Pro): My cad software of choice.įor the assignment I decided to make a phone case for my Nexus 4, as the one I had recently broke down.Makerbot Desktop: To import 3d design and prepare for printing.In general, it seems more reliable than the other printer: Felix 2.0. Makerbot Replicator 2X: One of our 3d printers available at the lab.This week assignment was divided in two: 1) designing and printing something that could not be made substractively, and 2) 3d scanning something.

Autodesk inventor pro 2015