Check out this Map of NYU ITP local resources
3D modeling
- Alibre Design Xpress My favorite! Can handle assemblies and 2D drawings. No gears though. **Note: only available for PC/Windows, no MAC version.
- Rhino OSX Free for now during development. Also a PC version.
- Art of Illusion Free, open source 3D modelling and rendering studio
- avoCADo Open source 3D CAD software - so far reviews say it's completely cryptic, but is under constant development
- blender Not the best for simple 3D part design but can export .stl files
- CB model pro Just found this one. Free demo version.
- Google Sketchup Good for 2D and some 3D, gear plugin
- OhYeahCAD Free sketchup downloads, gear plugin
- eMachineShop Free software, can't export but can make to order
Fabrication
- ITP Machine Shop
- NYU's Advanced Media Studio Home of the laser cutter and 3D printer. They also have computers (Mac and PC) for 3D software use. The software they offer can be found here. Follow their instructions online (and procedure here) to set up a file for the laser cutter or 3D printer, then talk to me to make sure it is planned out well.
- Glide Design CNC table - ask me for contact info and help
- Rapid Prototyping - see handout from DPT. There are many online shops that offer free instant quotes and even same day shipping.
- Ponoko Laser cutting service
Material Properties
General Building Materials
LEGO building
Mechanism ideas
General Info
Parts - general mechanical
And as always...
- Your local hardware store. I've found the staff at these places to be more helpful than at the bigger stores.
Parts - general electrical
General Robotics Supplies
Gears
Motors
Motor control/chips
Printed Circuit Boards
Kinematic Models and Automatons
Bearings
Springs
Rotary to linear motion
Fluid mechanics
