Steve_wright Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 Nice work ...the rendering makes a whole lot of difference. Hello Have you just started using inventor Calibos and are you having a go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calibos Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 yes im about 4 months in and loving it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_wright Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 yes im about 4 months in and loving it I started about a year ago....good luck with the project...what remote you doing ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calibos Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 im doing my sky plus remote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calibos Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 gonna do it it more than one piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calibos Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 how do i upload the images of it on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_wright Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 snap!!..lol we will be able to see the differances if there is any...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calibos Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 what drawing have u done b4 then steve, i started on autocad r14 on windows 95 went thru a book by Bob Mcfarlane.. seems almost antique now by inventer standards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_wright Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 Didn't do any drawing stuff before autodesk. nearly got a job at work helping the cad manager out.... but doesn't look like it's going to happen ..........( since i did the course i just got hooked.. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calibos Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 why is it not gonna happen m8, would really love a career in this kind of work my self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_wright Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 Bottom view of the sky + control nearly finished mine ....and some bits i don't think are right but i'll ask my questions later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdharvey Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I have only been using inventor for 2 and a half months.. i used solid works and pro e at university. I like inventor though very similar to SW. So what do you guys do for work if its not cad related? Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAnnondale Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I have only been using inventor for 2 and a half months.. i used solid works and pro e at university. I like inventor though very similar to SW. So what do you guys do for work if its not cad related? Rob Well, I am into photography, cycling, image retounching.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_wright Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 I have only been using inventor for 2 and a half months.. i used solid works and pro e at university. I like inventor though very similar to SW. So what do you guys do for work if its not cad related? Rob I work in a Factory forming plastics and making emergancy doors for busses... i am hoping to help out the cad manager in the future ....keeping my fingers crossed with that...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdharvey Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 ahh i see all sounds interesting i used to work in a factory producing label machinery... i was on the milling section although i decided it wasnt for me and went to university! luckily i got a job not long after i graduated this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_wright Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 Well done ... which uni did you go to and what course was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbradley Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I'm learning a lot, but I'm still having some trouble with the render. If I render Illustration, you can actually see the Emboss on the faceplate, but the render realistic actually makes a better looking image as far as the buttons go. I've tried changing the colors, without much luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopinc Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 (edited) Hi Guys, Just thought I would call in and see how things are going. I am pleased to see that you are all making good headway. As for those that chose to model the Sky controller, let me say how brave I think you are to have a go at it - it is anything but simple. In fact I would regard it as one of the design icons of our age. It's a masterpiece of styling. I started to model one myself sometime ago, but after I had created the outer shape using a lot of "advanced" surfacing techniques other things got in the way and I never got around to finishing it. Mr. Bradley, I know where you are coming from regarding rendering and it not being easy. It is something that needs a LOT of patience and practice, together with a good eye. Keep experimenting, I am sure that you will start to achieve the results you want. It does get slightly easier the more you do. One piece of advice that I will offer is to try all the standard lighting scenarios first. Find the one that is nearest to what you want and then adjust it to suit your needs - add lights, change lighting colours, move lights, alter backgrounds and colours, etc. Watch the demos on the internet and take it from there. No two people will ever render a model the same way. Regards to all, Dave Edited October 16, 2010 by Hopinc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calibos Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Drawn part of my remote control, and have gone for something a lot less linear than most remotes.In fact there are no str8 lines on it. Any way, i have put a couple of the pieces in an assembly, to check there fit to each other. When i constrain the battery compartment, or the buttons, to the remote top they disappear to a far away place in the assembly. The nearest i have got, is the battery compartment constrained to the original sketch. Is inventor doing this because of the way i have drawn the top section?..(ie..curved along its length) or am i missing something. cant attach files software wont let me(tut)..shame (.ipt invalid file)error Cheers ..Calibos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevsmith Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 As for those that chose to model the Sky controller, let me say how brave I think you are to have a go at it - it is anything but simple. In fact I would regard it as one of the design icons of our age. It's a masterpiece of styling. I agree, it's not the easiest of items to draw and I would be more inclined to use surfacing techniques which is a little more advanced. Saying that though. Even though it is a "harder" beginners project. At least it gives you a good insight into more advance techniques which in turn gives you a better learning experience. Good Luck guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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