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Onshape Essentials - Basic Part Modeling for Makers

by Eric Schneiter

This course is designed to help you understand the essential functionality of Onshape so you can get your ideas off of scratch paper and onto a 3D printer. You'll walk through creating 3D models of household objects.

What you'll learn

This course, Onshape Essentials - Basic Part Modeling for Makers, you'll learn to leverage Onshape to create real-world objects from idea to 3D printed model. You'll begin this course by learning the sketching and constraint essentials used in Onshape. As the course progresses, you'll learn how to create a variety of household objects, including a chip clip, a knob, a toilet paper holder, a towel hook, and even a vacuum attachment. After the CAD of each model is complete, you'll see how to 3D print each model. Previous experience with Onshape isn't required. Software required: Onshape

About the author

Eric is a part owner of 2 golf courses in Northern Utah. The unique nature of his position has always required unconventional problem solving skills. In October 2014 he noticed a need in the golf industry that wasn’t being met. He set out to build a product and solve an industry wide problem. Eric began learning CAD and leveraged its power to turn his ideas into physical products, which are now being purchased by consumers.

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