Year 10 - Design and technology
Create, modify and constrain 2D sketches in Fusion
Systems approach to design: Sustainable Futures
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Unit Summary
Pupils will develop knowledge of electronic components and a systems approach to designing. They will learn about different components and use these to build and test circuits for different purposes. They will design a system to control a greenhouse environment, considering the different variables.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to create 2D constrained sketches using Fusion.
Key Notes
- Fusion is a sketch based CAD application, based on solid parametric modelling.
- In Fusion, sketches are 2D geometric representations used to create 3D solid models.
- There are four sketch tools in Fusion: create, modify, constraints and palette.
- Constraints should be applied to sketches to avoid design errors.
Vocabulary To Learn
- sketch: creating basic shapes like lines, circles, rectangles, and text
- modify: using tools such as fillet, trim, and offset
- constraints: used to control sketch relationships and avoid design errors
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Physical sketching is the same as sketching in parametric CAD.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Fusion is a sketch based CAD application, based on solid parametric modelling. In Fusion, sketches are 2D geometric representations used to create 3D solid models.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'sketch'
creating basic shapes like lines, circles, rectangles, and text.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Physical sketching is the same as sketching in parametric CAD. Correction: Sketches in parametric CAD need to be constrained in order to create accurate and error free models.
More Lessons In This Unit
- 3D model using Extrude and the Timeline in Fusion Study Guide
- Assemble, test and refine systems Study Guide
- Assembly modelling in Fusion Study Guide
- Buzzers Study Guide
- Data logging Study Guide
- Design for additive manufacturing with Fusion Study Guide
- Electronic calculations Study Guide
- Fusion fundamentals Study Guide
- Input components Study Guide
- LEDs Study Guide
- Motors Study Guide
- Physical materials and appearances in Fusion Study Guide
- Systems approach to design Study Guide
- Technical drawings in Fusion Study Guide
- Virtual and physical testing of systems Study Guide
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