The Cube Design Thread

[MovingOnUp]

for inspiration

my first prototype

hmm..what do you mean first prototype? im not sure how i would even start... i dont know enough about autodesk and idk how to know more how exactly did yu become so good at using the program? Like what have you used it to create digitially

 

[Ltsurge]

autodesk... i mucked around on it heaps

 

[MovingOnUp]

autodesk... i mucked around on it heaps

hm i meant what have you created WITH autodesk but i get your general point

 

[Ltsurge]

a replica of a car... and im making a tank

all extrusions tho

 

[collinbxyz]

I just want to know if you have caps on your center pieces for the printing. If not, then idk how you are going to put screws, springs, washers, and even the core in.

 

[MovingOnUp]

a replica of a car... and im making a tank

all extrusions tho

im pretty sure i would fail..OR you could come back in a month

 

[cubernya]

Off topic - any full versions of autodesk forfree? I don't like trials

 

[Ltsurge]

don't think so

 

[Cubenovice]

Hi LT, you're a lucky man to have this thing printed for free.

Rest assured, I did read the previous posts (may have miseed one or two though) so I knew it was layered resin.
But resin can mean a lot of things.
Can you ask your friend the technique/ material details?

I use 3D printed prototypes almost every single day at work
We can do FDM and SLA in various materials (resins...) in our own prototype shop but will outsource if better materials are required.
Most of the time this "better material" is the SLS in Polyamide I mentioned.

Good luck with your design!

 

[mr. giggums]

Off topic - any full versions of autodesk forfree? I don't like trials

If you are a student you can get it for free here.

 

[cubernya]

Thanks. I'm assuming it meant college, but w/e...I just put homeschool and it gives me product key lol

Now to wait the 1 1/2 hours to download it

 

[collinbxyz]

So what are you doing about screws, springs, core, and (maybe) washers? You said something about it a while ago, but I wanted to know if you changed your mind.

 

[mr. giggums]

Here is a preview for my cube I started on it about an hour ago so it is still really rough.
The main reason I posted this is just to let everyone know I'm starting to create a cube too.

 

[antoineccantin]

Here is a preview for my cube I started on it about an hour ago so it is still really rough.
The main reason I posted this is just to let everyone know I'm starting to create a cube too.

The piece looks quite square and it would lock-up a lot.

 

[hammerhead]

Yeah, try rounding it everywhere you can.
I don't mean to be the one with idea's because I don't have or can use CAD, but try not to follow any DaYan design. Each one is very similar.

 

[mr. giggums]

The piece looks quite square and it would lock-up a lot.

I know that it is square that is why I said it was very rough. Like I said I only just started and I wanted to create the whole shape before smoothing it out.

 

[mr. giggums]

So I have finished with the corners and edges so here are some pictures:

Spoiler

 

[collinbxyz]

Pretty nice for a start. Just make sure to round everything more!

 

[Ltsurge]

looks extremely promising
ill post some updates on my own cube soon

ok its a more conventional corner i think

 

[Ltsurge]

I just want to know if you have caps on your center pieces for the printing. If not, then idk how you are going to put screws, springs, washers, and even the core in.

the screws are being printed (to custom fit), the caps are also printed (one has a brand emboss ) lol)

the only thing missing is washers and springs which I need to source though