Selfie Stick Joint, Explode, and Drawing

Summary

The instructor demonstrates how to assemble a selfie-stick model in Fusion 360, create an exploded view, and prepare a drawing for export.

1. Open and save the project

• Download and open the supplied Fusion Selfie Stick file in Fusion 360.
• Since the downloaded design is not saved to the student’s workspace, select File → Save and create a project folder.
• The model contains eight parts. Ground one part to anchor the assembly and position the other components relative to it.

2. Assemble the selfie stick

Use Assemble → Joint or press J to connect parts. Select appropriate points or circular features, such as the centers of holes, and choose a joint type based on how the parts should behave:

• Slider: Use for the telescoping section. Set minimum and maximum travel limits to keep the parts from sliding through one another; the instructor sets the maximum to about 11.5.
• Rigid: Use for parts that should be fixed together, such as screw-fastened connections.
• Revolute: Use for parts that should pivot around a screw or hinge. Add angle limits when unrestricted rotation would not make sense.

For the hinged section, adjust the joint orientation and use Flip to set the rotation limits in the intended directions.

If parts do not line up correctly, adjust their orientation before joining them, undo mistaken selections, or make small alignment offsets. Zooming in can help with precise adjustments.

If a required screw is missing, use Insert → Insert McMaster-Carr Component to search for the specified part and download its CAD model in STEP format. Insert it into the design and connect it using the appropriate joint.

Check that the assembled parts move as intended and that the model looks complete.

3. Create an exploded view

• Switch to the Animation workspace and zoom out to see the full assembly.
• Use Transform → Manual Explode or Transform → Move Component to pull components apart.
• Add trail lines to show where the parts belong, adjusting components and lines as needed.
• Arrange the parts to avoid overlap and make the exploded layout clear.

4. Make and export a drawing

• Save the design, then select Drawing from Animation and choose a drawing template.
• Set the exploded view’s scale and display style. Add a base view and choose its orientation and edge display.
• Rotate and position views to make the sheet readable.
• Insert a parts list and edit its fields and layout. The instructor keeps the part name and material, removes the part-number field, and sets the list to display downward.
• Move the views, parts list, and numbered callout balloons to avoid collisions and improve readability.
• Export the finished drawing as a PDF.

Speakers and sources

• Speaker: One instructor, who refers to himself as Mr. Thompson.
• Person mentioned: Mr. Patrone is mentioned but does not speak in the video.
• Tools and resources: Fusion 360, the supplied selfie-stick CAD file, and the McMaster-Carr component library.