Prototype and fabricate hardware

prototyping-fabricationskillsetup L364
Tibsfox/gsd-skill-creator
What it does

Select and execute appropriate fabrication methods per prototype fidelity

Best for

Building fastest possible prototypes that answer the current design question

Inputs
  • · Design intent
  • · Question to answer
  • · Budget/timeline
  • · Material requirements
Outputs
  • · Fabricated prototype
  • · Test data
  • · Design feedback
Requires
  • · 3D printer (FDM/SLA/SLS)
  • · CNC machine
  • · Laser cutter
  • · CAD software
Preconditions
  • · CAD model of geometry
  • · Material properties known
  • · Test plan written
Failure modes
  • · Fidelity mismatch (over/under-specified)
  • · Material anisotropy (FDM layers weak)
  • · Tolerances unachievable
Trust signals
  • · Fidelity level matrix (PoC/form/functional/pre-prod)
  • · FDM/SLA/SLS trade-offs
  • · CAD feature workflow
  • · Cost estimates per method