| Date | Topics | Assignment |
| Saturday, April 9 | Overview SolidWorks part 1: designing parts. Features, sketches, dimensions, relations. Install Inkscape Laser cutter intro. Drawings and DXF files. |
Complete IDeATe User Info User Agreement forms. Sign up for fire extinguisher training. Cut and assemble a personalized keychain. |
| Sunday, April 10 | SolidWorks part 2: construction geometry, symmetry, configurations, assemblies, mates. Working with acrylic. Making gears and designing mechanisms. |
Two-speed manual transmission model. |
| Saturday, April 23 | SolidWorks part 3: splines, trim tool, hole wizard.. Kerf and joinery McMaster-Carr shopping. Reference: Laser-cut enclosure design. Importing images for cutting or engraving. Stegosaurus image and Pepsi logo Help with assembly of Pocket Transmission. |
Pinwheel for Pocket Transmission. |
| Sunday, April 24 | SolidWorks part 4: equations; cardboard folding with sheet metal tools. a1, a2, a3, a4, a5, a6 3D models: laser-cut sculptures. Thingiverse and Pinterest. In-class design project. |
Design a puzzle (from an imported image) or cardboard structure. Hand in SolidWorks files and a screen capture. Fabrication and assembly are optional. |
