Plane and Simple

All of my Fusion 360 Pictures

Lego Brick

1. This is my original sketch of the Lego brick, all I did was go into the sketch and follow the video's guidelines for the length and width.

3. I had to add the eight studs on top of this Lego brick using the circle tool and used the pattern tool to replicate it across the entire top of it

2. I extruded the sketch into a 3D shape to be later modified in the video

4. I used the hole tool to open up the space under the bottom and created a cylinder with a hole in it on the left. Next, I used the pattern tool again to create 3 more cylinders. After this, I filleted every edge to make it less sharp

Book Page Holder

1. In the sketch I create a circle and an arch on the upper left side using the 3-point arc. Next, I used the symmetry tool to create 3 more arcs on all sides of the circle with the correct dimensions.

3.I filleted the edges of the design to prevent any sharp edges

2.I extruded the entire design except the center circle to make it 3D

4.I added my intials to the design and had them lay on top of it instead on bein g cut into it

3D-Printer Workflow

Create design for 3D printer

Use a 3D design software to create a 3D printer design

Set up Design for print

After creating the design, save or export it as an STL file
In TinkerCad use the Export feature as seen here and select

STL file to send your design to PrusaSlicer

In Fusion 360 use the paper marker to click Export and send the file to Prusa Slicer as an STL file

Convert Print to GCode

Click the file in PrusaSlicer and then select Import STL file to bring your TinkerCad or Fusion 360 design into PrusaSlicer
Decide if you want the Prusa mini or the normal
Decide the filament quality (time and quality are a trade-off)
Select Slice now to understand how your design will print
On the right-hand side in the white bar, you will see the settings of your print, the amount of filament, and the amount of time it will take
Move your print using the XYZ controls
If all settings are what you want press export GCode and save your GCode version to your computer

GCode to 3D Print

Go to 3D printers and find an open one
Once found open the PrusSlicer document and find the printer
Then open a link
Sign in to the said printer using the username .\engineering and the password Fablab19
Next, go and select your file to print

Set your 3D printer for Printing

Remove any extra filament using a scraper
Use rubbing alcohol to clean the printing bed
Try to clean the nozzle as best you can( MAKE SURE IT’S NOT ON!!!)

Printing

Press start on the pad
Watch the first 1-5 minutes of it printing to ensure that there are no problems with the printer
If there are any problems trouble shoot from these categories: Printer Error, Design error, or preparation error
If you see smoke or fire stop the print immediately and get a teacher

Post printing

Wait for the printer bed and nozzle to cool down
Remove the magnetic mat with the print attached; be very careful not to break the print
Use the scraper to peel away the bottom outer parts of the print and fold the magnetic mat to try and remove the print
If there are any structures and stability with excess print use a clipper to remove it

Clean Up

Throw away any excess plastic on the ground or anywhere else
Clean the magnetic mat and return it
Clean the nozzle after the printer has completely cooled down
Remove your design from the computer and printer

ENJOY YOUR PRINT AND GOOD GRADE

Follow the instructions above/\

Printing Process

Time Lapse

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Printing Process

3D Process

I created my final design following what video told us to do. I followed my workflow to do all the steps in moving a design to the 3D printer and printing it. And I cleaned everything up after. There were no differences between by digital design and my physical designl.

Thingiverse Design

I uploaded this design from Thingiverse and added a cylinder to the bottom of the hilt. I had no problems and added my name to the part on the bottom.

Problems and Solutions

I did not have many problems with my Lego brick or printing it but I did with creating the design for the book holder. When creating the book holder, I never changed the lines that I used for reference to construction. So the app read the lines as part of the design and not the reference point. Because of this, I could not fillet the arc lengths or do anything else. I had to redo the entire design, taking extra care to make the construction lines construction.

Reflection

The NC State article about Sheeba the Dog stands out to me because it shows that 3D printing can be very important for medical purposes and other fields. 3D printing isn't just a way to create cool little toys, it can save lives, help create new tools, and help humanity move forward. We must continue trying to increase our proficiency in 3D printing so that we many achieve all these things in even greater amounts.

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