Workshop on Blender for digital fabrication
https://www.blender.org/ https://github.com/alessandro-zomparelli/tissue https://github.com/luigipacheco/gcode-exporter https://github.com/cncjs/cncjs/releases https://github.com/luigipacheco/blender-python-snippets
Session 1: Overview of Blender’s Interface
Navigating the interface
Key tools and features for modeling
Customizing settings for digital fabrication
Transformations
Modifiers
10 cube challenge (Print on Bambu)
Session 2: Geometry nodes
Creating your first 3D model with geometry nodes
Data types in geometry nodes
Instancing
Boolean operators in Geometry nodes
Recreate the 10 cube challenge in Geometry nodes (Print on bambo)
Session 1: Computer-Controlled Drawing and Cutting
Designing for plotters and laser cutters
Drawing algorithms
CNC algorithms (Blender CAM)
Exporting designs for machine processing
Project (Portrait)
Session 2: 3D Toolpath Generation within Blender
Introduction to toolpath generation for 3DP (Slicing)
Using Blender for generating toolpaths
3DP toolpathing algorithms
- Directional Slicing
- Spiralizing
- Geodesic slicing
- Topological Slicing
Session 1: Integrating Robotic Arms with Blender
Basics of robotic movement and control
Generating toolpaths for robotic arms
Practical applications and limitations
Session 2: Final Project and Workshop Wrap-up
Applying learned skills to a comprehensive project
Review and feedback session
Discussion on the future of digital fabrication and Blender