Inventor is a computer software that you are able to create 3-D drawings in. Inventor is used for product design and engineering. There are a myriad of features that make using the software more interesting.
Sketches from Designer Notebook:
Step-by-Step:
Step 1: Drawing and dimensioning
Step 2: Extruding
Step 3: Finished widget
Widgets
Widget #1
Widget #2
Widget #4
Widget #5
Widget #6
Creating the Widget in Makerbot:
Editing the rotation.
Making adjustments in settings.
Editing the scale of the widget.
Print preview screen.
In the midst of 3-D printing.
Finished 3-D printed widget!
What I learned...
Through this experience I learned that you have to patient with Inventor, Makerbot and the 3-D printer. One quick move and your project looks completely different. I also didn't take screenshots while I was making my Makerbot and I should have done that. I had to back track and redo the whole process because of this mistake. During our next project, I'll be more mindful of this step.