About this course: Designing a product is only part of the process. Now, can that product be manufactured? A CNC machinist works with computer numeric controlled (CNC) machines from generating the machine code to machine setup and run. Understanding both CAD and CAM is essential to this portion of a design. Even if you are not the end user who programs a machine, it is invaluable to know how it’s done. This knowledge translates directly to part design by helping make intelligent design decisions with manufacturing in mind. This course introduces you to the integrated CAD/CAM approach behind Fusion 360 CAD/CAM as well as 3D printed design setup and finally assembly and testing. All stages of product design in one place! After completing this course, you will be able to: • Explain the Fusion 360 integrated CAD/CAM manufacturing workflow. • Summarize the trends that are influencing the future of manufacturing. • Demonstrate knowledge and skills in foundational concepts of Fusion 360 CAD/CAM software. • Set up a Flight Controller. • Assemble a quadcopter. • Fly the final design.
Created by:Â Â Autodesk
Taught by:Â Â Autodesk Education
| Basic Info | Course 5 of 5 in the CAD and Digital Manufacturing Specialization |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Commitment | 4 weeks of study |
| Language | English |
| Hardware Req | You'll need to download Autodesk Fusion 360 onto a laptop or desktop computer. |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
Syllabus
WEEK 1
Waterjet Program
Most retail production quad and multirotor chassis are made of flat plates of carbon fiber or injection molded plastic. Flat plates of composite materials are often cut on a machine that uses high pressure water and abrasives. This allows you to cut almost any material without introducing heat, which could affect its structure and properties. In this week's lessons, we'll explore how to setup and validate a 2D waterjet cut on a quadcopter chassis.
20 videos, 7 readings, 1 practice quiz
- Video: Get the software
- Reading: Waterjet program resources
- Practice Quiz: Pre-course questions
- Discussion Prompt: Week 1 discussion prompt
- Reading: About discussion forum
- Reading: Online learning communities and social media
- Discussion Prompt: Getting to know your classmates
- Video: Week 1 overview
- Video: Starting an FPV drone chassis design
- Video: FPV drone chassis layout
- Video: Creating the base solid of a drone chassis
- Video: Sketching the mass removal areas
- Video: Mass removal from chassis
- Video: Filleting sharp corners
- Video: Creating a 2D cutting CAM setup
- Video: Defining a waterjet cutting toolpath
- Video: Simulating a waterjet cut
- Video: Outputting a numerical control file
- Video: Updating a parametric design
- Reading: Practice exercise 1
- Video: Practice exercise 1 video introduction
- Video: Practice exercise 1 solution
- Reading: Practice exercise 2 instructions
- Video: Practice exercise 2 video introduction
- Video: Practice exercise 2 solution
- Reading: Practice exercise 3 instructions
- Video: Practice exercise 3 video introduction
- Video: Practice exercise 3 solution
- Reading: Week 1 challenge exercise
Graded: Week 1 quiz
WEEK 2
Propeller Program
Autodesk® Fusion 360™ is capable of much more complex CNC programs beyond a 2D cut. We explore some of the advanced functionality by creating toolpaths on a propeller to explore multi-axis machining.
17 videos, 5 readings
- Reading: Propeller program resources
- Discussion Prompt: Week 2 discussion prompt
- Video: Creation of a CNC mill setup
- Video: Creating 2D toolpaths
- Video: Creating a drill and tap toolpath
- Video: Simulating a CNC program
- Video: Removing large material with adaptive toolpaths
- Video: Machining fine details with a 3D pencil toolpath
- Video: Creating multi-axis toolpaths
- Video: Tracing a complex edge with multi-axis contour
- Video: Machining a propeller blade with multi-axis flow
- Video: Update a CAM program with model changes
- Reading: Practice exercise 1 instructions
- Video: Practice exercise 1 video introduction
- Video: Practice exercise 1 solution
- Reading: Practice exercise 2 instructions
- Video: Practice exercise 2 video introduction
- Video: Practice exercise 2 solution
- Reading: Practice exercise 3 instructions
- Video: Practice exercise 3 video introduction
- Video: Practice exercise 3 solution
- Reading: Week 2 challenge exercise
Graded: Week 2 quiz
WEEK 3
Quadcopter Assembly
You finally have a complete design and all the parts in hand, now what? This stage of the process can be a rather large task the first time through. From complex wiring, cable management, and overall assembly, we will step through the process. Even if you aren’t designing and building your own quadcopter, this is great information to have for when you do.
15 videos, 5 readings
- Reading: Quadcopter Assembly resources
- Discussion Prompt: Week 3 discussion prompt
- Video: Airframes
- Video: Component tray
- Video: Flight Controllers
- Video: Power distribution boards
- Video: Controllers and receivers
- Video: Electronic speed controller
- Video: Motors and propellers
- Video: Video transmission and remote viewing
- Video: Tools and supplies
- Video: Assembly of the motors and camera
- Video: Populating the component tray
- Video: Connect the motors and the video TX module
- Video: Securing wires and installing propellers
- Video: Installing the battery and power up test
- Reading: Practice exercise 1
- Reading: Practice exercise 2
- Reading: Practice exercise 3
- Reading: Week 3 challenge exercise
Graded: Week 3 quiz
WEEK 4
Setup and Test Flights
7 videos, 8 readings
- Reading: Setup and test flights resources
- Discussion Prompt: Week 4 discussion prompt
- Video: LibrePilot overview
- Video: Running the vehicle setup wizard
- Video: Running the transmitter setup wizard
- Video: Setting up the camera tilt servo
- Video: Test flight
- Video: Test flight recap
- Reading: Practice exercise 1
- Reading: Practice exercise 2
- Reading: Practice exercise 3
- Reading: Week 4 challenge exercise
- Reading: Challenge 1
- Reading: Challenge 2
- Reading: Challenge 3
Graded: Week 4 quiz
Graded: Course assessment
Graded: Plan a new drone design
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