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Welcome to future ready 3D design and replication. During this engagement, you will design your own creation using TinkerCad, aCAD (computer aided design) program and then use the Dremel 3D/45 to print a 3D prototype of your design.
Step 1 - Learning to Use TinkerCad
Step 1 - Learning to Use TinkerCad
Create a TinkerCad account. Log in to TinkerCad. Click SIGN UP
Get Class code from your teacher
Get your nickname from your teacher
Read the paragraph below and complete the required tutorials.
In order to limit your frustrations with using Tinkercad, your group must complete the tutorials below. To get credit for each tutorial, make sure to take a screenshot of each one and add them to your planner. Click on this link to get a special page for your project planner designed specifically for groups using Tinkercad. Make sure to copy this slide into your planner and complete the tutorials (with screenshots) in order to move on.
Step 2 - Brainstorming and Choosing Your Project!
Step 2 - Brainstorming and Choosing Your Project!
Now it is time to start thinking about how you could possibly use this technology yourself. Since you are a beginner designer, think about things that may be challenging but within your reach.
Your design might:
solve a problem
make something you do easier
be a work of art
be something that people wear
be an improvement of an existing object
Below, think about a few different ways you would like to use this technology. If you could design something for yourself, what would it be? Explain why this item has importance to you? Also think about the following:
Would it help anyone?
How does it change the way you do things now?
Does it improve an existing design?
Is it entertaining?
Does it have a purpose?
Design an original project with a function or purpose.
Invention - create something that solves a real-life problem and/or is useful to you (Example)
Architecture - design a cityscape, famous building, or a model of your house (Example)
Action Figure or Figurine (Example)
Miniature Board Game Pieces (Example)
Jewelry (Example)
Be sure to check with your teacher to make sure it will work.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION - WE GOT NEW 3D PRINTERS
Step 3 - Preparing For Printing with Dremel Software
Step 3 - Preparing For Printing with Dremel Software
How Much Does This Cost? How Long Will It Take?
In Print Preview, you can see a preview of your model in 3D. The slider on the left of the window shows how many layers of printing are needed. You can move the slider to see the individual layers of your design.
The other important information is the Print Time and Filament usage (in grams). To calculate this information, do the following on a calculator (hint: there is a calculator application on the computer):
Problem steps: Multiply your filament weight by $48 and then divide by 1000g.
Your total will be in dollars.
If your total is greater than $2.00, go back and scale your design to be smaller so it meets the $2.00 cost requirement.
Product engineers around the world are always tweaking and making compromises in their products to meet their own target costs.
Step 4 - Printing Your Project with the Dremel 3D45
Step 4 - Printing Your Project with the Dremel 3D45
Printing can take anywhere from 20 minutes to ten hours. With this in mind, we'll need to strategically decide when to print each of your projects (meaning not during class).
Talk to your teacher for details.
Inspiration
Check out these videos to get an idea of how real people have used 3D printing to innovate and create!
Take a look at MakerBot Thingiverse to see and explore hundreds of 3D designs from around the world. These ideas can inspire you to create your own design. Please be aware, though, that not all designs are capable of being printed because of the limitations of the 3D printer.
TinkerCad Gallery also serves as a great resource for inspiration, but be aware that not all designs are capable of being printed in 3D because of the limitations of the 3D printer.
3D Printing Ideas
Student made presentation about 3D Printing
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