Near Future is an educational resource created by Kris Struble to help people understand Emerging Technologies, how they work, and how they can be used
04/24/2017
Want to learn 3D modeling? Check out my video on creating a logo using the sketch tools and get started today!
Sketching a Logo in Fusion 360 using Photo References This video demonstrates how you can apply a logo to a part made in Fusion 360 using a photo reference.
05/17/2016
I decided to share my bird figurine model. Get it now on Thingiverse!
Bird Figurine by KrisMessyhair I created this little bird design for an art show I participated in last year. I thought others might enjoy a little bird for their desk.
04/12/2016
Quick video today on how to best optimize a vector file to use within Autodesk Fusion 360.
SVG Optimization for Autodesk Fusion 360 Just a quick video to help new users of Fusion 360 bring in SVG files into their designs. The video focuses on optimizing the size of your vector file so tha...
04/07/2016
Use a CAD model and photo reference to make a part.
Using CAD Models and Photo references in Fusion 360 The second video showing how you can use photo references to create functional models in Autodesk Fusion 360. In this video we expand on using previously cre...
03/24/2016
Make a Part using Autodesk Fusion 360's Revolve tool. Use a Photo reference and the revolve tool to quickly model rounded shapes such as this Ubis Hotend.
02/17/2016
Print yourself a Key Organizer!
Key Organizer by KrisMessyhair I was tired of the bulk of my previous key chain so I designed a knife-like folding key organizer. This was inspired by many other commercial and 3d enthusiast designs I've seen around, but I found designing my own around resources I already have to be less problematic. Uses M4 lock nuts and x25mm b…
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01/09/2016
Taxonomy of Z axis artifacts in extrusion-based 3d printing Recently, printer designs have been multiplying like Stanford Bunnies. With the "Kickstarter generation" of 3d printers, I've noticed a lot of old mistakes being made by people who are new to the comm...
03/16/2015
I made my first successful print on this day 2 years ago, making me late for a friend's birthday party. In celebration of this, I reprinted the Mr. Jaws clip to show the difference experience makes. Would you like to learn more about 3D Printers and computer modeling? What would you make first if you could make anything?
01/30/2015
With this peristaltic pump I hope to start to printing with other materials other than plastic. Chocolate, clay, Martin soil?
01/27/2015
Today I toured Other Machine Company and explored DIY, a Maker Lab for youth. There has never been a better time to learn 3D modeling and join the Maker Movement!
01/23/2015
2015 is the year of collaboration for Near Future! More details coming soon.