3DPrinting
Resources & Tools
- Invent to Learn - Great website; awesome book!
- Invent to Learn Guide to 3D Printing in the Classroom
- Thingiverse - Explore 3D printed objects/designs
- Tinkercad - Currently buggy with users under 13
- Project Ignite - More info to come
- 3DTin - Works with GAFE Accounts
- 3D Printed Snowflake
- PrintrBot - Build your own 3D printer (kit) for $350
- 3Doodler - Handheld
- Sketchup - Free download
- Autodesk - Free downloads; software & apps
- Leopoly - Online digital sculpting tool
- OpenScad - Code your 3D designs
- Smithsonian X3D
- DIY 3D Scanner with Kinex
- K12 Fablabs and MakerSpaces - Google Group
- Makerspace Gallery from NAIS
Examples:
Printers demonstrated or discussed:
- Makerbot - Starting at $1375 ; see For Educators or Makerbot Academy or Donors Choose Makerbot Academy
- Printrbot - Starting at $370 for a kit; See Ambassador Program ($400 for Simple Metal Assembled)
- 3Doodler
- Tiko - Kickstarter project - $179
- Cordless 3D Print Finishing Tool - Kickstarter
- Stratasys UPrint
