3D Printing with Tinkercad

3D Printing in the Makerspace

The 3D Printers are used to print original, creative, custom designs.

What can you print?

1. Can you buy it in the store?

Then, no... you can't print it. 3D Printing is expensive! Just go buy it.

2. Did you take the design off Thingiverse or some other online design bank?

Then, no... you can't print it. We design and print our own creations.

Have you designed something to print?

Speak with Mr. Hunter in the Makerspace to explore printing options.

Test Print: STEAM Logo Keychain

Getting Started with 3D Printing

Module F3D.1 - .3 are the perfect place to start.

F3D.1: Introduction to Tinkercad

Log into tinkercad.com using the code your teacher provided OR your school Google Account credentials.

To earn credit for this Maker Module, complete the 10 "Learn The Moves" Lessons. Submit a screenshot showing you have completed the 10th Starter Lesson (Align It).

F3D.2: Cylinder Earrings

Complete the Cylinder Earrings Tinkercad Lesson.

To earn credit for this Module, submit a screenshot of the completed Cylinder Earrings.

F3D.3: Skull Button

Complete the Skull Button Tinkercad Lesson.

To earn credit for this Module, submit a screenshot of the completed Skull Button.

F3D.4: Die from Scratch

Complete the Die from Scratch Tinkercad Lesson.

To earn credit for this Module, submit a screenshot of the completed dice.

Your First 3D Print

F3D.5: Key Ring Letters

Complete the Key Ring Letters Tinkercad Lesson.

To earn credit for this Module, submit a screenshot of the completed Key Ring with YOUR own custom message written.

Makerbot Replicator+

Flashforge Adv 3 Pro 2

F3D.6: PRINT THE Key Ring Letters DESIGN

Choose a printer type below and follow it's specific instructions to print the Key Ring module you designed above, using less than 10 grams of material.

Instructions for Makerbot Replicator+

Instructions for FlashForge Adventure 3 Pro 2

To earn credit for this Module, submit a photo of your 3D printed custom keychain.

3D Print Projects

F3D.7: Print: Minion Tutorial

Use the video tutorial to guide your building of a Minion.

HINT: Remember... you can't print floating items = like the arms in this video's Minion model.

To earn credit for this module, you must creatively customize the Minion, and 3D print it. Take a photo of the printed Minion and submit it.

F3D.8: Print: Fidget Star Tutorial

Use the video tutorial to guide your building of the Fidget Star..

To earn credit for this module, you must create and print a Fidget Star with 4 parts that uses less than 30 grams of material. Take a photo of the print and submit it.

F3D.9: Model: Real-Life Customized Model

This is a custom challenge. You are getting familiar with Tinkercad, and now it is time to start making your own designs instead of following other people's inspiration.

Choose one of the items listed below from the Makerspace:

Battery Powered Drill
Stanley Power Stapler
THE ACTUAL IN THE ROOM Replicator + 3D Printer
Hot Glue Gun

Using Tinkercad, create a digital model of your chosen item that meets these requirements:

Is full or half scale. (Full = your model's dimensions are exactly the same as the real objects; half means half the real size)
Is detailed in color, shape, text, and features.
Is customized with the STEAM Logo AND your Last Name.

To earn credit for this module, you must submit a screenshot of your final design.

F3D.10: Model: Super-Lite Cell Phone Stand

Watch the video to see how you can use uniquely featured "holes" to cut beautiful patterns into an object, reducing the overall mass of the model and saving money spent on printing.

Design a tabletop cell phone stand that:

securely holds YOUR cell phone
allows you to view AND use your phone while it is in the stand
utilizes a unique, repeating pattern of holes to reduce mass and material usage
Uses LESS than 20 grams of material to print.

To earn credit for this module, export the model into Makerbot and run a print preview. Submit a screenshot showing the model AND the amount of material that would be used to print this. DON'T PRINT THIS UNLESS TEACHER GIVES PERMISSION.

Coding 3D Designs

Module F3D.11: Code + Model: Tinkercad Codeblocks Intro

Follow along with the video tutorial to learn how to use Tinkercad Codeblocks.

To Earn Credit For This Module: Modify the tutorial's code to create a 3D repeating patterned structure. Submit a screenshot showing the final version of your 3D model ALONG with the code that created it.

Module F3D.12: Code + Model: Variables

Follow along with the video tutorial to learn how to use Variables in Tinkercad Codeblocks.

To Earn Credit For This Module: Modify the tutorials' code to create a new, 3D repeating patterned structure. Submit a screenshot showing the final version of your 3D model ALONG with the code that created it.

Advanced 3D Printing

F3D.13: Print: Incorporating Threads

Use this tutorial video to learn how to build threaded extrusions (bolts) and threaded intrusion (hole that a bolt can screw into).

Design a simple 2-part print that includes these features:

a threaded extrusion (bolt) which can securely screw into a threaded intrusion with the use of a screw driver or a hex wrench.
A threaded intrusion purposefully designed to securely accept a metal bolt

Print and submit a photo of the two items threaded together.

F3D.12 Tinkercad Dec 2023

Module F3D.14: Model: Electronics Case

For this module, your goal is to design an accurately sized and shaped protective circuit board case for the microcontroller or computer that you will be using to code with while in this class. Use the instructions linked here.

Design Requirements:

The circuit board must bolt into the case’s base through the board’s connection points using standoffs.
The case must protect the bottom of the board from accidental damage and short circuiting (prevent accidental conductive connection of soldered pins)
The case must NOT BLOCK pins, connection ports, buttons, LEDS, or other important board features.
The case base must maximize airflow along the underside of the board to prevent overheating.
The case base must have 4 built in mounting points so that it can be mounted to a surface using screws or bolts.
You must make this case base customized by incorporating these two easy to read text items on the design:

Your initials
The month and year (ex: 12/2027)

To Earn Credit For This Module: Submit a screenshot showing the final version of your case with the board’s 3D model shown.

F3D.15 Model + Print: Code Complex 3D Pattern Lantern with Tinkercad

This module has two steps:

Follow along with this video to build a higher level of understanding of how code can create complex structures.
Use the code you see at timestamp 14:40 to do the following:

Build a 4" tall by 2" wide coin-cell powered LED-lit lantern (LINK) that utilizes a complex, repeating pattern and incorporates the STEAM Logo (LINK).

Print it!

To earn credit for this module, you must submit a GIF (or screenshot) of the Tinkercad design and a picture of the glowing lantern.

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