Feb 21: 3d Design and Printing
Starters
These will help us understand how to use Tinkercad. We will spend about 20 minutes on this assignment.
- Click here to make a personal account and log into Tinkercad.
- If you already have an account, log in.
- Click Resources and then Learning Center
- Do the following Starters:
- Place It
- View It
- Move It
- Rotate It
- Size It
- Group It
- Copy It
- Duplicate It
- Hide It
- Align It
- Creating Holes
- When you finish, you can view the Tips & Tricks by clicking on Resources and then Tips & Tricks. Find some tips and tricks that might help you.
Design a Flat Keychain
Now that you have gotten some time to understand how to work with TinkerCad, you will be making a flat keychain.
Below are some examples of flat keychains:
Getting Started
On a piece of paper, make a drawing of your keychain before you start making it. When you have your drawing, follow the directions given by the instructors or watch the video below to learn how to make your own flat keychain.
Design an Animal
Now that you have had some time to work with TinkerCad and also submitted your Flat Keychain, we will be creating an animal in TinkerCad.
Below are some examples of TinkerCad Animals:
Getting Started
On a piece of paper, make a drawing of your favorite animal before you start making it. When you have your drawing, follow the directions given by the instructors to learn how to make your favorite animal.
Design Jewelry
Now that you have gotten some time to understand how to work with TinkerCad, let’s design jewelry.
Below are some examples of flat jewelry.
Getting Started
On a piece of paper, make a drawing of your jewelry before you start making it. When you have your drawing, follow the directions given by the instructors to learn how to make your own piece of jewelry.
You can also find tutorials by going to Resources and then Learning Center
Problem Solving Challenge
Take some time to think about a problem that you might have in your own life or see. Think about how to create a 3d solution to solve that problem.
Some examples include:
Your cousin needs a place to hold their bag when they are out at a restaurant so they don’t have to put it on the floor.
You want to be able to charge your devices while you are working on homework but in style.
Your best friend likes to go on long walks with their new puppy but always forgets the dog bowl.
Get Started Problem Solving
Take some time to identify problems and issues that you or others might face in day to day life. Chat with others and think about how you could solve those problems. Decide on your favorite solution and design it. Use TinkerCAD to bring your drawing to life!
Careers
Think about careers that involve the use of 3D design and printing by clicking the “+” button below. Write your name in the “Subject” area.
Current 3D Printing Usage
3D printing has been around since the early 1980s in Japan. Since the 1980’s we have seen 3D printing go from something costly and unknown technology to much more affordable for an average consumer and accessible to use than previous versions.
Below, you will spend some time exploring the videos below that dive deep into different careers. When you are done, reflect on which 3D design related career was your favorite and why.
Bioprinting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilzynZvZm3c
Prosthetics
Fashion
Construction
Architecture
Thingiverse Remix Challenge
Ready to explore the biggest 3D design playground on the internet? Let’s dive into Thingiverse, remix cool creations from around the world, and make them your own!
What is Thingiverse?
Thingiverse is the world’s largest community for sharing 3D printable designs. It’s a space where anyone can discover, customize, and remix 3D models. Most designs are licensed under Creative Commons, meaning you’re totally allowed (and encouraged!) to change things up and get creative.
Let’s Get Started:
Go to Thingiverse.com
Use the search bar or explore trending and featured designs. Look for objects that interest you—tools, toys, art, gadgets—whatever catches your eye!Pick a Favorite Design
Found something awesome? Click “Download All Files” to grab the 3D model files (.stl format).Open TinkerCAD
Head over to TinkerCAD.com and start a new project.Import the Design
Click “Import” in the top-right corner of TinkerCAD and upload one of the .stl files you downloaded. (⚠️ Only .stl files will work!)Remix & Make It Yours!
Now comes the fun part—edit, mash-up, reshape, resize, or add something totally new to the design. Want to personalize it with your name or make it more useful? Go for it!Show It Off
Before you print, share your final remix with your instructor. They’ll help you decide if it’s ready for the build plate!
Tips for Remixing:
Look for simple shapes or modular parts to start with.
Think about how your changes will affect how the object prints.
Add your personal style—that’s what remixing is all about!
3dMoji
Below are some examples of TinkerCad 3dMoji’s:
Getting Started
On a piece of paper, make a drawing of yourself as a 3dMoji before you start making it. When you have your drawing, follow the directions given by the instructors to learn how to make yourself in 3D form!