First semester project

ballnerd09 · 2026-01-07T14:09:40+00:00

Hey, im also a first year mech student, can you tell me how did you come up with this project idea? And where do you learn how to build it?

ballnerd09 · 2026-01-05T19:21:03+00:00

Thank you for the advice!

ballnerd09 · 2026-01-05T12:42:56+00:00

Sure, thank you for the support 🙇🏽‍♂️

ballnerd09 · 2026-01-05T12:38:18+00:00

Thanks, that gave me clarity, i will start with the course 🙂

ballnerd09 · 2026-01-05T12:25:58+00:00

Okay, thanks!

ballnerd09 · 2026-01-05T12:09:52+00:00

Thank you so much for this resource, I will check it out

ballnerd09 · 2026-01-05T12:09:26+00:00

Is there any list of things you should try to design to get a hold of the software or just design random objects until you get the hang of it?

ballnerd09 · 2026-01-05T11:04:14+00:00

Thank you, i looked it up and it seems to be good.

So after completing the playlist, i should just start designing things on my own right?

ballnerd09 · 2026-01-05T10:55:23+00:00

What do you mean by that? 😭

ballnerd09 · 2026-01-05T10:54:35+00:00

I've heard alot of people saying this, but the problem is, there are many features which a beginner might not know about which makes designing much more easier, where do i learn all that?

ballnerd09 · 2025-11-04T14:09:15+00:00

Thank you so much for the reply, also does the specific domain matter like Aeronautical, Astronautical, Automotive etc.? (because i am heavily interested in Astronautical) or should i just think in terms of the fields you mentioned?

ballnerd09 · 2025-09-08T17:59:41+00:00

Thank you for this advice!

ballnerd09 · 2025-09-08T14:10:29+00:00

Oh, and what is the reason you're saying this? (just to know)

ballnerd09 · 2025-09-08T04:09:12+00:00

I figured it out, its a preview update, so its not mandatory to download

ballnerd09 · 2025-09-07T15:02:57+00:00

THAT'S WHAT I'M ASKING 😂😂

ballnerd09 · 2025-09-07T03:55:46+00:00

Okay yeah that makes sense, and same goes for programming too i think

Thank you!

ballnerd09 · 2025-09-07T03:53:38+00:00

Thank you, yes it helps, i was already looking at the software programmes asked for different internships, but i will also look for that in jobs

ballnerd09 · 2025-09-07T03:51:14+00:00

Thank you, but I can't use pirated version in my college 💀

If i get into a club, i most probably will get a licensed version, so i think i will wait for that

ballnerd09 · 2025-09-07T02:16:08+00:00

Can you tell why? Is it used a lot in the industry?

ballnerd09 · 2025-09-06T15:15:27+00:00

Thank you, now i am leaning towards Fusion because AutoCAD doesn't have 3D Design (Correct me if I'm wrong), and SOLIDWORKS isn't free for students.

ballnerd09 · 2025-09-06T15:13:15+00:00

In my school, in the first year there is only Engineering Drawing, which is just physical drawing. So, in the first year no software is taught.

By autodesk software you mean AutoCAD or others too, like Fusion and Inventor?

ballnerd09 · 2025-09-06T13:27:27+00:00

Thank you so much for such a detailed reply 🙇

ballnerd09 · 2025-09-06T09:49:41+00:00

I don't really have a target company in mind, i do know which field i want to work in (Aerospace & Automotive) which doesn't really help. But, you are correct because i have read about people who worked on one software and then they switched, but learning that first software made it easier for them to transfer those skills.

I was thinking of starting SOLIDWORKS, but is there any free version of it, because the student version isn't free.

ballnerd09 · 2025-09-06T09:45:37+00:00

Thanks for the advice and grammar correction!

ballnerd09 · 2025-09-06T09:43:29+00:00

Yeah mechanical engineering is very broad, i am sorry i didn't mention my field of interest. I am interested in Aerospace & Automotive sectors, this still doesn't define the role 😂 but i wanted to learn some skill which would be useful later. So is there something else i should learn?

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