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Fusion 360: Create a slide and pop mechanism
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Fusion 360: Create a slide and pop mechanism

Learn how to design advanced parts and master top-down assembly design in Fusion 360 by designing this cool mechanism.
Created byMahmoud Shehata
Last updated 8/2017
English

What you'll learn

  • Design simple parts and gears easily using the Model Workspace.
  • Use the Assemble toolbox to make advanced mechanical assemblies.
  • Design complex assemblies using Top-Down design approach.
  • Use Motion Studies to understand how mechanisms behave.
  • Create parts in reference to other parts using in context sketches.
  • Learn about the basics of mechanism design and how to put complex mechanisms together
  • Understand not only how to create each part but also why is each part designed in the way it is.

Course content

3 sections • 21 lectures • 2h 8m total length

  • Welcome to the course!0:24
  • Introduction to the mechanism3:51

    In this lecture, we are taking a tour around the final Fusion 360 model of the mechanism. This tour will explain how it works and what are the main components. 

    You will learn more about the mechanism and the its components.

    You will learn about the structure of the mechanism and how the next lectures fall in place in the big picture.

  • Designing the frame and the stationary gear8:32

    This is the first step, to create the frame and the gear connected to it. You will learn about creating gears in Fusion 360 and how to mate gears to the shaft. You will learn about gears and gear terminology.

  • Designing the Revolving gear and carrying Arm13:14

    This lecture is focused on building the revolving gear that will mesh with the stationary gear. You will learn about joints, meshing gears properly, using scripts and modeling in top-down fashion. 

  • Creating the Motion Link between the two gears4:45

    This lecture is all about the motion linking between both gears. The gears has to revolve around each other and the big gear will rotate when the arm carrying it moves. To achieve this we will use Motion Links in fusion 360. Very useful tool.

  • Creating the Slot9:26

    This lecture is about creating the slot that will carry the iPad cover. You will gain more top-down design skills. You will also learn about fasteners and how to make your design realistic by adding screws.

  • Creating the Slider10:16

    In this lecture, we are going to create the slider. The slider will reside inside the slot and will carry the iPad cover and the connect to the arm from the other side. You will learn about modeling in reference to other parts, analyzing the forces on parts while you model them and gain more skills in top-down design technique. 

  • Adjusting the Joints' limits and home3:57

    In this lecture we will inspect the joint and make sure they have clear limits to make the assembly more realistic.

  • Creating the Connecting Arm7:11

    In this lecture we will create the connecting arm between the main gear and the slider. The arm will move the slider across the slot when the gear rotates. 

  • Assembling the Connecting Arm3:30

    The connecting arm has to link to the slider and the main gear. This lecture shows how to construct the as-built joints in between the arm, the main gear and the slider. 

  • Preparing the iPad model7:26

    In this lecture, we will go through how to download the iPad Pro 3D model. 

    You will learn how to handle imported Geometry in Fusion360. Working with imported geometry is very important since Fusion supports all kinds of file formats. STEP files are imported to the main assembly and used.

    You can find the links to download the iPad Pro model and the iPad holder model in the lecture resources

  • Inserting the iPad assembly3:13

    With the iPad Assembly ready, it's time to insert it into our main assembly. 

    In this lecture you will learn how to link different designs together and how to make an independent copy of a design inside of another.

  • Creating the iPad Cover11:49

    In this lecture we will use all the previously modeled assembly as a reference around which we will model the iPad cover. 

    You will learn how to reference components and build other components around them at advanced level.

  • Joining the iPad Cover3:18

    With the iPad cover in place, in this lecture we will join it to the sliders from both sides to hold it to the slot and allow it to slide along. 

    You will learn how to mirror components and more tricks about bolted assembly.

  • Preparing the Main Gear2:29

    In this lecture we will prepare the main gear to assemble with the iPad link. The main gear will connect with the iPad link and swivel it around in at the end of the mechanism.

    You will learn how to orient components around in the assembly in layers and how to think and plan before starting to model. 

  • Creating the iPad Link5:08

    In this lecture we will create the iPad link. the link will carry the iPad through the motion and will connect it with the main gear.

    You will learn how to model keyed shafts and how to use extrude from an object command.

  • Joining the iPad link and completing the mechanism!5:31

    In this lecture, we will join the iPad link to the iPad assembly using M6 hex screws. Afterwards, the mechanism will be become alive!

    You will learn how to use combine tool, hole tool, threads and inserting screws.

    Most importantly, you will learn to feel appreciation for such moments when the mechanism works for the first time! :) 

Requirements

  • Previous knowledge with any CAD software would be of great help.
  • Fusion 360 installed and ready to use.
  • Passion towards mechanism design and mechanical machinery.

Description

In this course you will learn about Fusion 360 and how to design complex mechanical assemblies. 

After the quick introduction to Fusion 360, section 1 explains step by step how to design slide-n-pop mechanism. The mechanism is used to hide an iPad Pro underneath the surface of a desk or a wall. When the arm rotates, the iPad pops up and the cover slides back. Behind this interesting motion are many parts that are designed to work together to carry out this motion properly. Through the lessons a great focus in given to explain the concept behind each part's design and why it's made the way it is. Throughout the course, you will learn about Fusion 360 power when it comes to assembly modeling. You will gain experience with top-down design using Fusion 360. Further, you will become very comfortable using Fusion 360 for any kind of design work later. This course is comprehensive and cuts through all the important modules in Fusion 360. By the end of the course, you will learn all the basics that you need to approach any mechanical design project in Fusion 360. 

Section 1 starts from the ground up; modelling the frame and stationary gear, and moving up step by step to model the cover. You will watch how the mechanism is built step by step while observing the thinking methodology behind the structure of the model. All the modelling done is kept realistic and true to nature by using fasteners, proper sketches, chamfers and well selected materials. You will be getting a front seat to an inside look at how the professional do it. 

If you're not familiar with Fusion 360, Section 3 will give you a brief introduction to Fusion. I'll explain the reasons that makes Fusion very special among other CAD softwares. This section includes an introduction to the UI, Data management concepts in Fusion and the special model structure. After that Rule#1 will be introduced and the methodology of the modelling will explained. 

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who wants to learn how to design cool mechanisms

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