Basic description of CNC cutting machines designed for home use by crafters. Focus on Cricut brand, including a demonstration of the initial program used when installing a new Cricut Explore Air. Presentation given at Trenton Computer Festival, 3/23/2019.
NOTE: Original template used typefaces Kelson Sans for titles and Lato for text.
Kelson Sans: https://www.dafontfree.io/kelson-sans-font-family/
Lato: http://www.latofonts.com/lato-free-fonts/, https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Lato
El documento describe los ocho criterios de control totalitario propuestos por Robert Jay Lifton, incluyendo la manipulación de la atmósfera social, la redefinición del lenguaje y priorizar la doctrina sobre la persona. También resume brevemente los orígenes y símbolos del satanismo, así como algunas de sus prácticas rituales controversiales y la música asociada. Finalmente, ofrece consejos a la iglesia sobre cómo abordar el tema del satanismo.
El documento advierte a los cristianos sobre ciertos símbolos que deben evitarse porque abren puertas al mundo espiritual y permiten la contaminación de la vida y las relaciones. Menciona que los masones han popularizado estos símbolos aunque la gente los use sin conocimiento de su significado oculto. Finalmente cita versículos bíblicos que instan a buscar a Dios y su poder.
Este documento describe varios símbolos satánicos y su significado oculto, incluyendo el pentagrama invertido, el bafomet, la cruz tau, la cruz invertida, el zodíaco, la cabeza de cabra, la "S" satánica y la cruz satánica. Advierte que estos símbolos abren puertas al mundo espiritual y que tenerlos o usarlos permite que las fuerzas del mal afecten nuestro hogar, trabajo o relaciones.
O documento discute os Dez Mandamentos dados por Deus através de Moisés e como Jesus resumiu-os em dois mandamentos de amor a Deus e ao próximo. Analisa cada um dos mandamentos original e como ainda precisamos progredir para colocá-los completamente em prática em nossas vidas, apesar dos avanços desde a época bíblica.
04/6. “Las Asechanzas Del Enemigo” EL ESPIRITISMO EN EL CONFLICTO DE LOS SIGL...MINISTERIO HNO. PIO
LA GRAN controversia entre Cristo y Satanás, sostenida desde hace cerca de seis mil años, está por terminar; y Satanás redobla sus esfuerzos para hacer fracasar la obra de Cristo en beneficio del hombre y para sujetar las almas en sus lazos. Su objeto consiste en tener sumido al pueblo en las tinieblas y en la impenitencia hasta que termine la obra mediadora del Salvador y no haya más sacrificio por el pecado.
Recopilacion y descripcion de varios simbolos peligrosos que facilmente podriamos pasar desapercibidos pero, que tienen un trasfondo pagano, maligno y satanico.
El documento resume los antecedentes bíblicos de la educación en el Antiguo y Nuevo Testamento. En el Antiguo Testamento, la educación se centraba en enseñar la vida piadosa, las relaciones con Dios y obedecer los mandamientos, usando métodos como la instrucción oral y la socialización. En el Nuevo Testamento, Jesús sirvió como modelo estudiantil y la iglesia primitiva enseñaba a través de la predicación, lectura bíblica y oración. Los niños deben ser considerados y ense
Introduction to 3D Printing with Tinkercad -Pustaka Negeri SarawakVincenzoLabs
This document provides an introduction to 3D design and 3D printing. It discusses what 3D printing is, examples of CAD software including Tinkercad which is a free online 3D modeling program. It then covers the basics of using Tinkercad to design a model including importing shapes, moving and editing objects. The document explains that once the design is complete, it needs to be exported as an STL file and sliced using software like Cura to generate G-code that can be printed. Finally, it briefly describes different types of 3D printers including FDM and introduces 3D pens which can print 3D objects like a simple glue gun.
El documento describe los ocho criterios de control totalitario propuestos por Robert Jay Lifton, incluyendo la manipulación de la atmósfera social, la redefinición del lenguaje y priorizar la doctrina sobre la persona. También resume brevemente los orígenes y símbolos del satanismo, así como algunas de sus prácticas rituales controversiales y la música asociada. Finalmente, ofrece consejos a la iglesia sobre cómo abordar el tema del satanismo.
El documento advierte a los cristianos sobre ciertos símbolos que deben evitarse porque abren puertas al mundo espiritual y permiten la contaminación de la vida y las relaciones. Menciona que los masones han popularizado estos símbolos aunque la gente los use sin conocimiento de su significado oculto. Finalmente cita versículos bíblicos que instan a buscar a Dios y su poder.
Este documento describe varios símbolos satánicos y su significado oculto, incluyendo el pentagrama invertido, el bafomet, la cruz tau, la cruz invertida, el zodíaco, la cabeza de cabra, la "S" satánica y la cruz satánica. Advierte que estos símbolos abren puertas al mundo espiritual y que tenerlos o usarlos permite que las fuerzas del mal afecten nuestro hogar, trabajo o relaciones.
O documento discute os Dez Mandamentos dados por Deus através de Moisés e como Jesus resumiu-os em dois mandamentos de amor a Deus e ao próximo. Analisa cada um dos mandamentos original e como ainda precisamos progredir para colocá-los completamente em prática em nossas vidas, apesar dos avanços desde a época bíblica.
04/6. “Las Asechanzas Del Enemigo” EL ESPIRITISMO EN EL CONFLICTO DE LOS SIGL...MINISTERIO HNO. PIO
LA GRAN controversia entre Cristo y Satanás, sostenida desde hace cerca de seis mil años, está por terminar; y Satanás redobla sus esfuerzos para hacer fracasar la obra de Cristo en beneficio del hombre y para sujetar las almas en sus lazos. Su objeto consiste en tener sumido al pueblo en las tinieblas y en la impenitencia hasta que termine la obra mediadora del Salvador y no haya más sacrificio por el pecado.
Recopilacion y descripcion de varios simbolos peligrosos que facilmente podriamos pasar desapercibidos pero, que tienen un trasfondo pagano, maligno y satanico.
El documento resume los antecedentes bíblicos de la educación en el Antiguo y Nuevo Testamento. En el Antiguo Testamento, la educación se centraba en enseñar la vida piadosa, las relaciones con Dios y obedecer los mandamientos, usando métodos como la instrucción oral y la socialización. En el Nuevo Testamento, Jesús sirvió como modelo estudiantil y la iglesia primitiva enseñaba a través de la predicación, lectura bíblica y oración. Los niños deben ser considerados y ense
Introduction to 3D Printing with Tinkercad -Pustaka Negeri SarawakVincenzoLabs
This document provides an introduction to 3D design and 3D printing. It discusses what 3D printing is, examples of CAD software including Tinkercad which is a free online 3D modeling program. It then covers the basics of using Tinkercad to design a model including importing shapes, moving and editing objects. The document explains that once the design is complete, it needs to be exported as an STL file and sliced using software like Cura to generate G-code that can be printed. Finally, it briefly describes different types of 3D printers including FDM and introduces 3D pens which can print 3D objects like a simple glue gun.
a high level overview of 3D printing (2018) with a focus on consumer printing. Targeted at those with little technical or design knowledge. Includes models and examples to make the material relevant, no matter what level of exposure the audience has had previously. Examples include use of 3D printing in woodworking. Version 2
3D printing has been a focal point in library makerspaces for several years; however, it seems that interest in the technology has decelerated. The technology may have slowed down, but there is still a lot going on in this space, which can be overwhelming to keep up with it all. In this webinar:
- Learn what 3D printing is, how it works, and gain insight on how to implement/maintain, and to perhaps build your own 3D printer.
- Get a snapshot of some of the best 3D printers and products on the market, including an overview on resin and carbon printers.
- Discover a variety of 3D design applications to help with getting ideas to working prototypes.
- Study trends in digital scanning and other emerging 3D design/printing technologies.
- Interview an expert 3D designer/printer in the industry to get even more insight into this exciting technology.
3D Printing aka Rapid Prototyping is a game changing technology that is changing the way that designers produce prototypes and short-run manufacturing. This presentation is part of Delvinia's internal Lunch & Learn workshops and is intended for educational purposes only.
This document contains Ying Yeung Cheung's resume and portfolio. It outlines her education background in product design technology and lists relevant skills like CAD, 3D printing, and electronics. Projects described include a braille printer called Brint, a business card dispenser called Cyclic, and applying generative design to create origami-inspired plant pots. The portfolio demonstrates Ying's technical skills and experience with product design, prototyping, and integrating electronics.
This document summarizes a 3D printing workshop that covered the current state of desktop 3D fabrication and 3D printing. It discussed how 3D printing has evolved from expensive industrial tools to more affordable desktop 3D printers, enabled by projects like RepRap and companies like MakerBot. The workshop taught basics of 3D modeling for printing and discussed how people are using 3D printing for custom enclosures, extensions, branding, and problem solving. Participants learned hands-on 3D printing and were assigned a tutorial to design an object to print.
The document provides an overview of 3D printing including what it is, the different 3D printing processes, common 3D file types, how to 3D print an object, examples of objects that can be 3D printed, select 3D printers and applications, 3D printing services, and emerging technologies like digital scanning. It also discusses how to implement and maintain a 3D printer in a library or makerspace.
This document provides an overview of 3D printing and 3D design fundamentals. It discusses the history and process of 3D printing, different 3D printing technologies, common 3D file types, the basic 3D printing process, and tips for 3D printing. It also covers basic 3D design concepts like navigating 3D space, modeling techniques, materials, and rendering. Additionally, it introduces several free and paid 3D design applications as well as 3D printing services and repositories.
Civil Engineering all software information pdf Sonali117356
The document discusses various types of software used in architectural and structural design. It covers architectural software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, ArchiCAD, SketchUp, Canvas, and Lumion. It also discusses structural software such as STAAD Pro, ETABS, SAP2000, and ANSYS. The document then focuses on describing AutoCAD in more detail, covering its features, advantages, disadvantages, commands, and how to use layers and hatches.
Computer Aided Design/Draughting (CADD) involves using computer systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of designs. CADD software is used to increase productivity, improve quality, enhance communication, and create databases for manufacturing. CADD outputs convey design information like materials, dimensions, and tolerances. CAD is used extensively in industries like automotive, shipbuilding, aerospace, architecture, and more. It is also used to create computer animations for movies, advertising, and manuals. While CADD training requires significant investment, it saves time in the long run by making drawings faster and easier to modify than traditional methods. CADD allows drawings to be enlarged or reduced without quality loss and facilitates
This document discusses the evolution of computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) from early sketches and manual processes to modern 3D CAD modeling and CNC manufacturing. It covers the transition from hand drawings and manual machine tools to 2D digital software, 3D CAD modeling, and CNC tools controlled by digitally encoded commands generated from 3D models. The document also discusses how parametric 3D CAD allows designs to be easily modified and fabricated using CAM software to drive automated manufacturing machines.
BA 453 Business Strategy & Planning Spring 2014 1 .docxikirkton
BA 453: Business Strategy & Planning | Spring 2014 1
Case D: MakerBot
Your Mission
You have been hired by Bre Pettis, CEO of MakerBot, as the newest member of their strategic
planning team. Meet Bre through this video: http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/20/bre-pettis/
The recent acquisition of MakerBot by Stratasys has changed everything compared to its
beginnings as an entrepreneurial start-up. Mr. Pettis would like you to offer – or validate – the
strategic direction for his innovative 3D printing company MakerBot. Who should the MakerBot
become? A manufacturer? A retailer? A technology facilitator? Does our school program make
sense?
Mr. Pettis asks you to accomplish the following:
• Summarize your assessment of MakerBot’s current situation by discussing the
opportunities and challenges of being on the cutting edge of this technology.
• Integrate Porter’s Five Forces, the PESTL Analysis and other applicable class
content into your executive brief to clearly communicate and support your
findings.
• State and define a strategic direction that provides focus for MakerBot.
• Describe the actions steps to implement your recommendations.
Mr. Pettis encourages you to visit MakerBot’s website to learn more about the organization and
its products at www.makerbot.com.
He expects you to use the template format for your executive brief that is no more than 1,200
words.
In addition to handing hard copy in at the beginning of class
on the due date assigned, please submit it to associated Safe Assignment link.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/20/bre-pettis/
http://www.makerbot.com/
BA 453: Business Strategy & Planning | Spring 2014 2
Case D: MakerBot
Its physical presence appears in the glass box from nothing. No one was touching it and no other
tools were visible. It just slowly, gradually, and almost magically appears.
View this video to see MakerBot’s latest product in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKTSdW7-H3Q
3D Printing
Additive manufacturing, also referred to as three-dimensional or 3D printing, is a process of
making a three-dimensional solid object of virtually any shape from a digital model. 3D printing
is achieved using an additive process where successive layers of material are laid down in
different shapes. 3D printing is also considered distinct from traditional machining techniques,
which mostly rely on the “subtractive processes” of removing material by methods such as
cutting or drilling. A 3D printer is a limited type of industrial robot that is capable of carrying out
an additive process under computer control.
Additive manufacturing takes virtual blueprints from computer aided design (CAD) or animation
modeling software and “slices” them into digital cross-sections for the machine to successively
use as a guideline for printing. Depending on the machine used, material or a binding material is
deposited on the build bed or platform until m ...
3D Scanning for 3D Printing: Making Reality Digital and then Physical Again, ...Melissa Tiffany
This document provides an overview of Direct Dimensions Inc. and 3D scanning and printing technologies. It discusses Michael Raphael's background and the services DDI offers, including 3D scanning, modeling, data processing and 3D printing. It also summarizes several case studies where 3D scanning was used to create 3D models and prints of objects like sculptures, buildings and artifacts.
FARO 2014 3D Documentation Presentation by Direct Dimensions "3D Scanning for...Direct Dimensions, Inc.
Presentation at the 2014 FARO 3D Documentation Conference by Direct Dimensions called "3D Scanning for 3D Printing, Making Reality Digital, and then Physical Again, Part 2"
3D printing is an additive manufacturing process that builds 3D objects by laying down successive layers of material. It allows for reasonably inexpensive and quick manufacturing of prototypes and designs. There are several common types of 3D printing that use different materials like plastic or metal. Makerbot provides an affordable desktop 3D printer called the Replicator 2 that is available for student use at Simmons College. It uses molten plastic deposition to build objects by extruding melted filament layer by layer. Students can design 3D models using CAD software like TinkerCAD and Thingiverse is a source to find free existing designs.
This document discusses the importance and uses of technical drawings. It explains that drawings are used to represent manufactured items and are a universal language for conveying design information. The document outlines different types of drawings, including multiview, pictorial, and section drawings. It also compares manual and computer-aided drafting, noting advantages like speed and accuracy with CAD. Key applications of drawings in fields like construction, manufacturing, and engineering are also highlighted. Finally, it emphasizes that drawings must be detailed, annotated, and drawn clearly to effectively communicate design specifications.
This document discusses the benefits of using 3D modeling and rapid prototyping services including: showing prototypes early in the design process to gather feedback; creating prototypes with movable parts to demonstrate function; and assisting in product sales. It then provides information about the services offered by Professional 3D such as CAD design support, multiple 3D printing technologies, a variety of materials, and options for finishing printed parts. Specifications for their PolyJet technology are also listed.
3DPrinting Technologies
echnologiesthatbuild3Dobjectsbyaddinglayer-upon-layerofmaterial,whetherthematerialisplastic,metal,concreteoranycompositematerials. There are three types of Printer.
1.Stereo lithography (SLA)
2.Selective laser sintering (SLS)
3.Fused deposition modeling (FDM)
a high level overview of 3D printing (2018) with a focus on consumer printing. Targeted at those with little technical or design knowledge. Includes models and examples to make the material relevant, no matter what level of exposure the audience has had previously. Examples include use of 3D printing in woodworking. Version 2
3D printing has been a focal point in library makerspaces for several years; however, it seems that interest in the technology has decelerated. The technology may have slowed down, but there is still a lot going on in this space, which can be overwhelming to keep up with it all. In this webinar:
- Learn what 3D printing is, how it works, and gain insight on how to implement/maintain, and to perhaps build your own 3D printer.
- Get a snapshot of some of the best 3D printers and products on the market, including an overview on resin and carbon printers.
- Discover a variety of 3D design applications to help with getting ideas to working prototypes.
- Study trends in digital scanning and other emerging 3D design/printing technologies.
- Interview an expert 3D designer/printer in the industry to get even more insight into this exciting technology.
3D Printing aka Rapid Prototyping is a game changing technology that is changing the way that designers produce prototypes and short-run manufacturing. This presentation is part of Delvinia's internal Lunch & Learn workshops and is intended for educational purposes only.
This document contains Ying Yeung Cheung's resume and portfolio. It outlines her education background in product design technology and lists relevant skills like CAD, 3D printing, and electronics. Projects described include a braille printer called Brint, a business card dispenser called Cyclic, and applying generative design to create origami-inspired plant pots. The portfolio demonstrates Ying's technical skills and experience with product design, prototyping, and integrating electronics.
This document summarizes a 3D printing workshop that covered the current state of desktop 3D fabrication and 3D printing. It discussed how 3D printing has evolved from expensive industrial tools to more affordable desktop 3D printers, enabled by projects like RepRap and companies like MakerBot. The workshop taught basics of 3D modeling for printing and discussed how people are using 3D printing for custom enclosures, extensions, branding, and problem solving. Participants learned hands-on 3D printing and were assigned a tutorial to design an object to print.
The document provides an overview of 3D printing including what it is, the different 3D printing processes, common 3D file types, how to 3D print an object, examples of objects that can be 3D printed, select 3D printers and applications, 3D printing services, and emerging technologies like digital scanning. It also discusses how to implement and maintain a 3D printer in a library or makerspace.
This document provides an overview of 3D printing and 3D design fundamentals. It discusses the history and process of 3D printing, different 3D printing technologies, common 3D file types, the basic 3D printing process, and tips for 3D printing. It also covers basic 3D design concepts like navigating 3D space, modeling techniques, materials, and rendering. Additionally, it introduces several free and paid 3D design applications as well as 3D printing services and repositories.
Civil Engineering all software information pdf Sonali117356
The document discusses various types of software used in architectural and structural design. It covers architectural software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, ArchiCAD, SketchUp, Canvas, and Lumion. It also discusses structural software such as STAAD Pro, ETABS, SAP2000, and ANSYS. The document then focuses on describing AutoCAD in more detail, covering its features, advantages, disadvantages, commands, and how to use layers and hatches.
Computer Aided Design/Draughting (CADD) involves using computer systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of designs. CADD software is used to increase productivity, improve quality, enhance communication, and create databases for manufacturing. CADD outputs convey design information like materials, dimensions, and tolerances. CAD is used extensively in industries like automotive, shipbuilding, aerospace, architecture, and more. It is also used to create computer animations for movies, advertising, and manuals. While CADD training requires significant investment, it saves time in the long run by making drawings faster and easier to modify than traditional methods. CADD allows drawings to be enlarged or reduced without quality loss and facilitates
This document discusses the evolution of computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) from early sketches and manual processes to modern 3D CAD modeling and CNC manufacturing. It covers the transition from hand drawings and manual machine tools to 2D digital software, 3D CAD modeling, and CNC tools controlled by digitally encoded commands generated from 3D models. The document also discusses how parametric 3D CAD allows designs to be easily modified and fabricated using CAM software to drive automated manufacturing machines.
BA 453 Business Strategy & Planning Spring 2014 1 .docxikirkton
BA 453: Business Strategy & Planning | Spring 2014 1
Case D: MakerBot
Your Mission
You have been hired by Bre Pettis, CEO of MakerBot, as the newest member of their strategic
planning team. Meet Bre through this video: http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/20/bre-pettis/
The recent acquisition of MakerBot by Stratasys has changed everything compared to its
beginnings as an entrepreneurial start-up. Mr. Pettis would like you to offer – or validate – the
strategic direction for his innovative 3D printing company MakerBot. Who should the MakerBot
become? A manufacturer? A retailer? A technology facilitator? Does our school program make
sense?
Mr. Pettis asks you to accomplish the following:
• Summarize your assessment of MakerBot’s current situation by discussing the
opportunities and challenges of being on the cutting edge of this technology.
• Integrate Porter’s Five Forces, the PESTL Analysis and other applicable class
content into your executive brief to clearly communicate and support your
findings.
• State and define a strategic direction that provides focus for MakerBot.
• Describe the actions steps to implement your recommendations.
Mr. Pettis encourages you to visit MakerBot’s website to learn more about the organization and
its products at www.makerbot.com.
He expects you to use the template format for your executive brief that is no more than 1,200
words.
In addition to handing hard copy in at the beginning of class
on the due date assigned, please submit it to associated Safe Assignment link.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/20/bre-pettis/
http://www.makerbot.com/
BA 453: Business Strategy & Planning | Spring 2014 2
Case D: MakerBot
Its physical presence appears in the glass box from nothing. No one was touching it and no other
tools were visible. It just slowly, gradually, and almost magically appears.
View this video to see MakerBot’s latest product in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKTSdW7-H3Q
3D Printing
Additive manufacturing, also referred to as three-dimensional or 3D printing, is a process of
making a three-dimensional solid object of virtually any shape from a digital model. 3D printing
is achieved using an additive process where successive layers of material are laid down in
different shapes. 3D printing is also considered distinct from traditional machining techniques,
which mostly rely on the “subtractive processes” of removing material by methods such as
cutting or drilling. A 3D printer is a limited type of industrial robot that is capable of carrying out
an additive process under computer control.
Additive manufacturing takes virtual blueprints from computer aided design (CAD) or animation
modeling software and “slices” them into digital cross-sections for the machine to successively
use as a guideline for printing. Depending on the machine used, material or a binding material is
deposited on the build bed or platform until m ...
3D Scanning for 3D Printing: Making Reality Digital and then Physical Again, ...Melissa Tiffany
This document provides an overview of Direct Dimensions Inc. and 3D scanning and printing technologies. It discusses Michael Raphael's background and the services DDI offers, including 3D scanning, modeling, data processing and 3D printing. It also summarizes several case studies where 3D scanning was used to create 3D models and prints of objects like sculptures, buildings and artifacts.
FARO 2014 3D Documentation Presentation by Direct Dimensions "3D Scanning for...Direct Dimensions, Inc.
Presentation at the 2014 FARO 3D Documentation Conference by Direct Dimensions called "3D Scanning for 3D Printing, Making Reality Digital, and then Physical Again, Part 2"
3D printing is an additive manufacturing process that builds 3D objects by laying down successive layers of material. It allows for reasonably inexpensive and quick manufacturing of prototypes and designs. There are several common types of 3D printing that use different materials like plastic or metal. Makerbot provides an affordable desktop 3D printer called the Replicator 2 that is available for student use at Simmons College. It uses molten plastic deposition to build objects by extruding melted filament layer by layer. Students can design 3D models using CAD software like TinkerCAD and Thingiverse is a source to find free existing designs.
This document discusses the importance and uses of technical drawings. It explains that drawings are used to represent manufactured items and are a universal language for conveying design information. The document outlines different types of drawings, including multiview, pictorial, and section drawings. It also compares manual and computer-aided drafting, noting advantages like speed and accuracy with CAD. Key applications of drawings in fields like construction, manufacturing, and engineering are also highlighted. Finally, it emphasizes that drawings must be detailed, annotated, and drawn clearly to effectively communicate design specifications.
This document discusses the benefits of using 3D modeling and rapid prototyping services including: showing prototypes early in the design process to gather feedback; creating prototypes with movable parts to demonstrate function; and assisting in product sales. It then provides information about the services offered by Professional 3D such as CAD design support, multiple 3D printing technologies, a variety of materials, and options for finishing printed parts. Specifications for their PolyJet technology are also listed.
3DPrinting Technologies
echnologiesthatbuild3Dobjectsbyaddinglayer-upon-layerofmaterial,whetherthematerialisplastic,metal,concreteoranycompositematerials. There are three types of Printer.
1.Stereo lithography (SLA)
2.Selective laser sintering (SLS)
3.Fused deposition modeling (FDM)
Similar to 2022 introduction to cricut and home electronic cutting machines no video (20)
2. About me
Brenda Bell is an
independent crafter and
Cricut instructor. She is
Secretary of the Amateur
Computer Group of New
Jersey (ACGNJ) and the
leader of its Mobile Devices
SIG. She has been giving
presentations there and at
TCF for over fifteen years.
3. DISCLAIMERS
Brenda’s views are her own.
She does not speak for Provo Crafts (manufacturers of Cricut).
She does not speak for any of the other brands and manufacturers mentioned in this presentation.
4. WE WILL
COVER
What home cutting machines are, and some of
their uses.
The current series of Cricut cutters.
Using Design Space (Cricut’s software) to create a
simple project
5. HOME
ELECTRON
IC
CUTTERS
The general term for cutting machines is
“CNC” (Computer Numerical Control)
because the cuts, lines, and other
changes to materials are controlled by
internal circuitry, design cartridges, or a
computer program
such as
• Built-in scanners
• Rotary blades or other specialty cutters
• Scoring wheels
• Heavier-duty knives
• Rhinestone setting tools
May have
additional tools
and features
• To cut precise designs into a variety of
materials
May support a pen or
stylus
instead of or in addition to a blade
• To act as a single-pen plotter
• To create precise folds in paper or cardstock
Use small, sharp
knives
6. T-SHIRTS
CARDMAKING
AND
EVENTS
OTHER CRAFTS
Cutting machines can be used
to create greeting cards,
tablescapes, and décor for
personal and corporate events
One of the most popular uses
of cutting machines is to
create custom iron-on designs
for T-shirts, gifts, and
household linens
Including monogramming,
personalization, quilt piecing,
balsa wood models, seasonal
décor, etc. (depending on the
make and model of the
machine)
USES FOR CUTTERS
7. E l e c t ro n i c c u t t e rs a re
p o p u l a r fo r a n u m b e r o f
d i f fe re n t t y p e s o f p ro j e c t s .
O f t e n t h e d e v i c e
m a n u fa c t u re rs p ro v i d e a
l i b ra r y o f l i c e n s a b l e d e s i g n s
t o g e t y o u s t a r t e d .
THINGS
TO MAKE
10. .
Brother
ScanNCut
SDX125E
Cricut
Maker 3
Silhouette
Cameo 4
(12”)
US
Cutter
MH 14”
.
.
.
. .
.
$399.99 $399.99 $299.99 $230.99
.
iPad only
.
.
Features
Supports pen and/or stylus
Supports vinyl rolls
(with/without accessory)
Scans loaded mat to conserve
materials
Additional cutting and
application tools available
Supports one or more deep
knife cutters
Price
.
Comparison includes top-of-the-line Brother, Cricut, and Silhouette models at MSRP.
Silhouette also makes wider carriage Cameo 4 machines (15” Plus for $399.99 and 24” Pro for $499.99)
US Cutter makes professional vinyl cutting machines. This is their low-end model, available through their web site.
*Cricut-brand Smart Materials only, with separate accessory
*
.
.
11. Features
Brother
ScanNCut
SDX125EGY
Cricut
Maker 3
Silhouette
Cameo 4
US
Cutter
MH 14”
BluetoothConnectivity
Built-inviewscreen
Canworkoffline
Androidand/oriOSapp
Acceptsuploadedimages . .
.
.
.
.
.
.
Imageformatssupported
.
.
.png, .gif, .jpg,
.bmp, .dxf,
.fcm, .svg
. . .
.jpg, .gif,
.bmp, .dxf,
.svg, .png
Studio, .dxf,
.png, .jpg,
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Comparison includes top-of-the-line Brother, Cricut, and Silhouette models.
US Cutter makes professional cutting machines. This is their low-end model, available through their
web site.
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12. Cartridges
And
Built-In
Designs
Earlier generations of cutter either did not connect to a
computer, or did not connect to the Internet, or both.
While basic designs were built into each machine, to expand its
ability users needed to purchase disks or cartridges of designs
that could be temporarily uploaded to the machine.
While some modern machines are somewhat backwards-
compatible with these cartridges, most modern crafters license
their designs from online artists or they create their own.
13. Cricut Access is Cricut’s subscription
plan for its library of fonts and
images*.
It’s great for someone who needs
inspiration or wants to run a quick
project, or who regularly pulls
design elements from Cricut’s
design library.
If you only need the occasional
image or font from Cricut’s library,
it may pay to license those items
individually instead.
CRICUT
ACCESS
*some images and projects excluded and must be licensed sepa
14. DESIGN
SOFTWARE
• Devices may be designed to run on
• Proprietary software
• Separately-available software
• Available design tools vary from
package to package, and sometimes
level of package
• Free version of Silhouette Studio doesn’t
allow image import/export; paid versions
do
• Cricut Design Space doesn’t have Bézier
tools. Upcoming versions will limit the
number of images one can upload without
a Cricut Access subscription.
• Device license/use may restrict use of
non-proprietary software and tools
15. CRICUT
DESIGN
SPACE
Design Space is the software that connects
the Cricut device to the designs we wish to
create. There are versions for PC, Mac, iOS,
and Android. Most of the features are the
same from version to version, but they are
arranged differently.
16. After logging into Design Space your
home page will display a history of
your own plus projects Cricut and
other users have made available to
copy and use as inspiration.
Desktop Home
Page
Cricut
Design Space
17. PROFILE
Your Cricut Profile shows a little bit about
yourself as well as those of your projects
you’ve made public.
18. from the many available, and click
“Customize” to adjust its size and colors to
your project. Or just press “New Project” to
design from scratch.
SELECT A
PROJECT
19. Select your project from a number of
categories such as “Clothing”,
“Christmas”, or “Vinyl”, or search for
something more specific.
20. LICENSE PRICE
The green “a” means that the design elements are part of
Cricut’s Access library.
If you don’t have a Cricut Access subscription, the price of the
licenses you will need to purchase to make the project shows up
near the Access logo on the lower left of the project description
screen. (For Access members, the price disappears.)
Designs that are not included with Cricut Access (e.g., Disney or
Martha Stewart) will have their prices listed here as well.
You will not be charged until you actually make the project.
21. COST
BREAKDOW
N
S c roll d own th e
p rojec t p op -u p for a
b reakd own of
materials, tools,
an d at th e b ottom,
th e lic en se costs.
22. The canvas is where you customize and
compose your project. You can change
colors and sizes, add shapes or images
(both from Cricut Access and your personal
library), change fonts and type sizes, and so
on.
When you’re ready to finally draw, score,
and cut your project, click on “Make It.”
Canvas View
Cricut
Design Space
23. S o m e o f t h e t o o l s , a n d
t h e i r p l a c e m e n t , a re
d i f fe re n t o n t h e i Pa d t h a n
t h e c o m p u t e r.
Canvas View (iOS)
Cricut
Design Space
24. H e re , t h e s m a l l e r
fo r m a t o f a p h o n e
e n d s u p w i t h
d i f fe re n t
n a v i ga t i o n a n d t o o l
p l a c e m e n t .
Canvas View
(Android)
Cricut
Design Space
26. DIY – Importing
Your Own Designs
Use the “Upload” tool to import custom
graphics into Design Space, or the “Image”
tool to browse your uploads along with
Cricut’s library of images.
27. Use Design Space’s tools to resize,
rotate, group, ungroup, and weld
image elements to each other.
Use “Arrange” and “Align” to
organize your elements in layers.
Use “Attach” and “Weld” to
organize the elements of a given
color so that they cut as a single
image, or as multiple images on a
single printed page.
Manipulate
Design
Elements
28. When you’re ready to make your project, Design
Space sorts the design by color and by the size of the
shapes you wish to cut, presenting them on default
12” x 12” pages as loaded onto cutting mats.
You cut one mat at a time, select “mirroring” one mat
at a time, but select material size for all mats at the
same time.
Mat View
Cricut Design Space
29. CUTTING MATS Light Grip Mat
Standard Grip Mat Strong Grip Mat
Used for vinyl, HTV (iron-on),
heavy cardstock, poster board,
etc.
The most commonly used mat.
Used for paper, cardstock, and
materials that do not need as
much strength to keep them in
place.
Used for heavy and/or slippery
materials such as leather,
wood, posterboard, craft
foam, etc.
30. Cricut
Design Space
Make It screen
This is where you make sure your device is
set to the correct material setting and the
correct tools are loaded.
31. Material
Selection
Cricut
Design Space
The Cricut Maker series, Joy, and Explore 3
do not have a materials selection dial, you
set the material from Design Space. The
same set of selections work for the Explore
series when the dial is set to “custom”.
32. Cricut
Design Space
Material Selection
Clicking on “Browse All Materials” brings
you to a menu of settings for a number of
materials, plus you can add your own
custom materials and settings.
33. Load Mat
Prepare Mat “Go” (Cricut Icon)
Place your cutting material on
the mat in the appropriate
orientation (vinyls and iron-on
are placed carrier down). For
most iron-on vinyl, set Mirror
to “On”.
When the up-and-down
arrows icon is flashing, press it
to load your mat into the
machine.
Press the blinking Cricut icon
to start drawing, scoring,
and/or cutting the material on
the mat.
Check Design Space for cues
on when to change pen colors
or tools.
34. Weeding
Cricut Result Weeded Design
The machine will score, draw,
and cut, but it won’t remove
the parts of the substrate that
are not part of your design
The removal of unwanted bits
of your cardstock, vinyl, etc.
You can see where all the bits
that were not part of the
original design have been
removed.
35. This card was designed to have a
contrasting underlay.
The “Hello Phone” project was the
first project for a new Cricut
Explore Air machine (each
machine has a different intro
project); the original underlay
came already cut to size.
HELLO PHONE
36. Basic
Material
s
• HTV aka Heat Transfer Vinyl or Iron-On: vinyl on a clear
carrier, uses an iron or heat press to adhere to a base
material. Usually cut from the wrong side (set Mirror
“On”). Good for t-shirts, tote bags, fabrics, wood, etc.
• PSV aka Pressure Sensitive Vinyl, Adhesive Vinyl, Self-
Adhesive Vinyl, or Sticky-Back Vinyl: vinyl on a non-
clear carrier, uses either a low-tack clear transfer tape or
transfer paper to move the design from the carrier to
the base material. Good for hard surfaces (walls, cars,
mugs, drink bottles).
• Transfer tape: low-tack (not too sticky) clear vinyl used
to transfer a design from the carrier sheet to the base
material.
• Infusible Ink: Sublimation ink on a moderately-stiff
paper-like carrier, uses an iron or heat press to infuse
into a polyester base fabric. Cut from the wrong side (set
Mirror “On”). Good for light-colored, polyester-based t-
shirts, tote bags, etc.
• Cardstock: Heavy paper, used for cardmaking, party
décor, and other paper-based crafts.
37. Resources
Cutter information
• Cricut website
• Silhouette website
• Brother website
• US Cutter website
• New York Times review, March 9, 2022
Design Resources
• Creative Market
• Design Bundles
• Creative Fabrica
• Pixel Surplus
• Medialoot
• Pixelbuddha
Training Resources
• Cricut YouTube channel
• Design Bundles YouTube channel and Community
• Makers Gonna Learn website and YouTube channel
• Pixel Surplus YouTube channel (graphic design tips)
Editor's Notes
May want to pass around a pack of blades, spare scoring stylus
Note that these are not laser cutters (such as Glowforge) and cannot do differential-depth cutting. They also do not have the high overhead requirements of laser cutters (power supply, ventilation).
Remember to bring samples to see and feel!
Again, samples can be passed around…
Note 12” Silhouette Cameo 4 retails for $299.99. Basic software is free, but tools functionality requires upgrades ranging from $49 to $99.
Silhouette and US Cutter machines can both use “Sure Cuts A Lot” (SCAL), a separately-licensable program and/or app. It is said to have professional image editing tools built-in.
Note that one of Brother’s preferred image file types (.dxf) is the same as that used for its electronic embroidery machines, and one of its selling points is its ability to automatically add ¼” borders for cutting quilt pieces. Brother also makes home sewing machines that include quilting and embroidery support.
Show cartridge packaging, cartridge slot.
Club Silhouette is Silhouette America’s counterpart to Cricut Access and is also $9.99/month or $99.99/year
Note that Design Space is Cricut’s proprietary software. It will only work with current Cricut devices, and those devices can only be controlled by using Design Space. Silhouette machines run a program called Silhouette Studio or Design Studio, which has three versions: a free version (designed for use with Silhouette’s design library), and three paid versions (Designer Edition, Designer+ Edition, and Business Edition). The more expensive the version, the more tools it unlocks. (Many Silhouette users who also design find they need to upgrade to the Business Edition in order to have all the design tools they need in one place.)
Preload a home page in Design Space and scroll up and down to show the variety of content
This is probably the time to switch over to Design Space to start the sample project.
Pre-search “Hello” in cards and select “Hello Phone Card” in Design Space home view.
Look up “Mother’s Top Knot Card” and scroll down to show the instructions and the price.
Preload
Over in Design Space, go over the layers and tools to explain editing and importing images.
Piece On Earth for Attach, Flatten, Color Sync, Group, resize, rotate
Chinese Money Envelope for Contour
Design Space will work in both orientations…
The toolbar at the bottom slides to expose the tools that are hidden by the small screen size and portrait orientation.
Note that by rotating the display, all the tools are available in a single view, rather than having to slide them back and forth
Demonstrate uploading a simple image?
Kick off onto Design Space and start showing the tools. Use a circle to duplicate, add a square, elongate, weld square and circle together, slice out the other circle, weld it back on in another orientation. Group the elements, duplicate again, and attach one group.
Bring this up with the Basic Shapes example to show how Attach keeps everything aligned with each other..
Cutting mats are used to hold your materials in place and to align them with the cutting machinery. They come in different sizes depending on your machine and the length of what you are cutting, and different reusable-adhesive strengths. Cricut also has a pink “Fabric Grip” mat for cutting fabric for small sewing projects and piecework quilting. Machines that cut directly from vinyl rolls do not need mats when cutting from rolls.
Show off mats.
The Cricut Explore Air and Explore Air 2 machines have a dial for the most common material settings; for others, you set the dial to “Custom”. (Dial is shown three slides later.) On this screen we see the Explore Air with its dial set to Cardstock
One setting I added was “Glitter Foam”, which I use when preparing fussy cut-outs for children’s birthday-party crafts.
Note: the “carrier” is the layer that protects an adhesive until it is exposed for application. Most of the time this applies to adhesive vinyl, sticker paper, or heat transfer vinyl (iron-on).