Sabtu, 23 Agustus 2014

The Golden Ratio #math #design #nature

An example of golden ratio


Another example of Golden Ratio in our real-life:


Sea Shell

Greek Architecture

Monalisa Painting

Cheers,

Albert

Jumat, 08 Agustus 2014

The Jumping Fox in 3D #project


The Jumping Fox.


The 2D Jumping Fox: http://goo.gl/fU45BI
Cheers,

Albert

The Dulcet Fox in 3D #logo

The Jumping Fox in 3D and How You Can also Make It.
In this article you will learn about design and 3D Printing.
And also, you will use adobe photoshop, adobe illustrator, and tinkercad.com to make the 3D Object.

How to make it:




Step I

1. Open an Adobe Photoshop and the image that you have.
2. Trace the path that you want with magic wand.
Use the magic wand to trace the path that you want.

3. And then make the work path.
Make the work path

4. export it to Adobe Illustrator (File --> Export --> Path to Illustrator)
Exporting the file

5. Then, you will be asked to save the file as .ai. Say yes!



Step II


1. Open an Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator

2. Open the .ai file that you saved previously
2. and then save it as a new file with .svg format

Step III

1. Open www.tinkercad.com
2. Make a new design
3. Import your .svg file into your design platform
Import your saved file


4.  Adjust the size, position and colors of the object(s) according to your taste
adjust your needs
Tip: You can also put a ruler inside your design.
A Ruler for precision


5. If you want to print your design in 3D printer. Klik Design --> Download for 3D Printing
Ready for Printing

6. If you are done with the editing, you can save it and see the result. Congratulations, you did it! ^^
Voila! You did it.


You can also make a Pikachu! (Gotta catch'em all) hahahaha


Cheers,

Albert

Rabu, 06 Agustus 2014

Let's build a "Portable Air-Conditioner" with Under $8 #yipiee

Portable Air-Conditioner

Materials:
  • 2pcs Motherboard Fan
  • A plastic box
  • Power Source ( We use PC USB as a power source --> you can use batteries also)
  • Cables
  • light bulb/LED as an indicator (optional)
  • Some Ices
Principle:

  • The Motherboard Fan needs a DC source to be turned on. You can use either battery or your USB power from your laptop.
  • Place the Fans on the top of the plastic box and glue it. (Remember to put one of the fan in the reverse direction).
  • Put the ices inside the plastic box. Voila!

Another interesting link:



Thank you

Cheers,

Albert