======From the Collection:Child's Knock apart Furniture====== 


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This workshop is the first in a prospective series that activates the collection through updating and parametisation 

==== Try-it (Staff) Version ====

This version is intended to be trialed using the try-it process.

=====Rationale=====

Running workshops for SLQ staff is to:

  * increase awareness and knowledge of The Edge programming
  * invite feedback and participation 
  * include an introduction to Free and Open Source Software(FOSS) - Inkscape.
  * include an introduction to parametric design

=====Outcomes====

  * Basic bitmap image processing using GIMP.
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==== Tools ====

  - [[https://www.gimp.org/|Gimp]] for image clean-up and processing




====Materials and Resources====

  

====== Workshop Outline ======

//10min//

 

===== FOSS =====

Intro to Preparing for Cutting using  -// 10min//

  *What is FOSS.
  *When to use FOSS
  *When to use non-FOSS
  *What is GIMP? 
  *What is Coreldraw?


=====Pick a Project=====
  
The workshop as a whole chooses a design  **for all particpants** to work on.

Use theses rules to inform your choice. 

     

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=====Introduction to Gimp =====

// Basic bitmap processing to produce a two colour image - 15 min//

  * Open chosen image in GIMP
  * Selection and Navigation tools 
    * crop
    * shear, cage or rotate
    * brightness and contrast
    * Blur and unsharp
    * convert to grayscale
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    * export as a jpg.
  
=====Introduction to Fusion 360===== 

// Import to Fusion and Add to Sketch - 20 min//

  * Selection and Navigation tools 
  * Trace bitmap tool
    * select best single scan method
    * adjust options (speckles, corners and paths)
    * Process and close
  * Export as PDF

=====Prepare for Cut in CNC ====

Editing - //20min// 

   *Trim the fat - be ruthless
     * small shapes won't drop out
     * complex shapes will break
     * complex shapes take too long to cut

====Process====

   *Grab the file and open in Fusion360.
   *create a sketch
   *Get familiar with the selection and navigation tools
   *Create a sheet of ply
   *Scale your artwork to fit
   *Select one shape to work on.
   *Use the lines tools to trace 
     * access individual points to correct glitches
     * **reduce nodes** (in the menu bar)
     * use the curve **smoothness slider** (in the menu bar)
   * Drag your artwork to a panel

====CNC  Ready checks====

Check all ...

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  * Check 
  * Save your design as a DXF file onto the facilitators USB stick. 

===== Cutting and Assembly ====== 

  - Your facilitator will cut your design on the CNC Router
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  - Take home and enjoy!




===== Files ======



====CNC Router Settings====

~~DISCUSSION~~