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SMART GOAL SPECIFIC SENTENCE: I will learn about 3D modeling using TinkerCAD
HOW TO SAVE: If I am logged into my Google account, TinkerCAD should save automatically
What I'll Learn
I CAN understand 3D modeling and how artists create characters/scenes
I CAN create my own 3D model
I CAN customize or animate my 3D model
Stuff I'll Need
TinkerCAD website
Google Account login
Tutorials to learn the tools
Patience and resilience to push through
Day 1
Learn the tools and the layout of the program, follow the tutorial
Day 3
Complete the second tutorial or start your own idea with the tools you've learned
Day 2
Skim through the first tutorial again, reminding you of the tools and layout, start another tutorial
Day 4
Do your own idea (you can add onto a previous tutorial)
Printing Process
Final Project Day: confirm with Dr. Pollina that your file is printable
Export your 3D model into a .stl or .obj file
Dr. Pollina takes that file and converts it for the 3D printer
Prints will be sized to whatever takes 1.5 hours to print
Inspiration
Check out the MakerBot Thingiverse or TinkerCad Gallery for some inspiration. You can customize someone else's design!
Examples
Invention - create something that solves a problem or is useful to you
Architecture - design a famous city, building, or a model of your house
Action Figure
Jewelery
If the file is larger than 25mb
Import the .stl file in Blender
Click the blue wrench on the right and add a Decimate Modifier
Change the ratio to 0.5 and hit enter
Export the new file to another .stl
Import the final .stl file into TinkerCad and create a base/make sure it is flat on the bottom for printing
Where is TinkerCAD used in the Real World?
Part Design
Every machine or tool you use has parts designed on a computer first!
Prototyping
Products can be designed and tested quickly with 3D printing
Homes, Tools, Art
3D printing is a new technology; who knows what else you could make!
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