Year 10 - Design and technology
Fusion fundamentals
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 transition from Tinkercad to Fusion, navigate the Fusion user interface and evaluate different types of 3D CAD modelling.
Key Notes
- Tinkercad and Fusion are cloud based CAD applications.
- Tinkercad is based on CSG, which makes it easy to use and accessible, especially for beginners.
- Fusion is a sketch based application, based on parametric modelling, giving users more control to create complex models.
- Fusion allows users to create complex assemblies, photorealistic renders and technical drawings.
Vocabulary To Learn
- constructive solid geometry: creating 3D models by combining simple shapes like cubes (boxes), cylinders, and spheres
- parametric solid modelling: creating 3D models as full, solid objects that have volume, mass, and can be tested or 3D printed, using editable parameters
- parameters: measurements and rules used when parametric modelling
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All CAD modelling is the same, whether working in Tinkercad or Fusion.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Tinkercad and Fusion are cloud based CAD applications. Tinkercad is based on CSG, which makes it easy to use and accessible, especially for beginners.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'constructive solid geometry'
creating 3D models by combining simple shapes like cubes (boxes), cylinders, and spheres.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: All CAD modelling is the same, whether working in Tinkercad or Fusion. Correction: Different CAD applications work in three distinct ways, constructive solid geometry, solid modelling and parametric modelling.
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
- Create, modify and constrain 2D sketches in Fusion Study Guide
- Data logging Study Guide
- Design for additive manufacturing with Fusion Study Guide
- Electronic calculations 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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