Transforming a Sketch into a 3D-Printed Pegboard for My Child Using AI
2026-03-30 · Hacker News AI · Original
In our cluttered apartment filled with pegboards and plywood, I was inspired to create a small pegboard for my child, Oli. After measuring and cutting the wood, I spent a couple of hours crafting the pieces in Fusion 360. To add a twist, I took a photo of the rough sketch that Oli and I had created together and uploaded it into Codex, specifying just two measurements: the holes would be 40mm apart and the pegs would be 8mm in diameter. To my astonishment, within just five minutes, I had a complete 3D model ready for printing, showcasing the incredible potential of AI in transforming ideas into tangible objects.