Ham Radio Now

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HRN 243: 3D Modeling for Amateur Radio, from the DCC

Posted: 08 Feb 2016 07:58 AM PST
http://HamRadioNow.tv

First, there is no audio here for this program.



It's a very visual presentation - so visual that I didn't think it's worth
the bandwidth for the audio. It's the Sunday Seminar from the 2015
ARRL/TAPR DCC - Steve Bible N7HPR going in depth on a couple of 3D modeling
programs for designing physical stuff (for amateur radio or anything),
stuff that can be 3D printed or go to more elaborate fabrication.



So if this interests you, you'll want to spend time with the video, either
on the HamRadioNow.tv web site, or the HamRadioNow YouTube channel (it's
the same video). It's a 3-Part video that totals about 3½ hours. Steve
shows a lot, but it's all really introductory, though he may save you from
from rabbit holes if you decide to go into it yourself.



The CAD programs Steve is reviewing are from Autodesk: the free 123D
Design, and the pretty expensive Autodesk Inventor. He also talks about
places to go to learn this stuff in depth (like Lynda.com), and one of the
DIY workshops that are appearing around the country that have the expensive
tools and machinery to go beyond 3D printing (TechShop is the one he's
using).