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DREMEL 3D
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STEAM U Credit:
WHAT IS IT?
Welcome to the exciting world of 3D design and fabrication. Your challenge is to design your own creation using a CAD (Computer Aided Design) program and then print out a prototype of your creation using the DREMEL 3D Printer and the Tinkercad software. This software is web based and you can find the link here.
Your Challenge:
Your Challenge:
STEPS to follow while creating
STEPS to follow while creating
Consider a problem you would like to solve with your own invention. (It can be a variation on an existing solution to a problem.)
Brainstorm an original object that could solve the problem. (It can be your own variation on an existing object.
Describe the audience for whom you are designing it.
Create multiple drawings of your product or object with Tinkercad.
Keep a record of how your design changes through out the development process.
Show each design from several points of view.
Select the final design and include it in your presentation.
Use a 3D printer to print your object. (optional)
Simple Project Ideas
Simple Project Ideas
Game pieces like dice or checkers. Dog tags or nameplates Replacement parts for your SmartLab
Charms
Tutorials for 3D Printing:
Cell phone cases Tech Decks and ramps
Other ideas:
Design an original piece of jewelry.
Create a new toy such as a model car or child’s doll.
Design a case for your phone or tablet.
Design a hook or clip to hold a water bottle to your book bag.
Create a storage container for cell phone ear buds.
Get Started with Tinkercad Lessons
Get Started with Tinkercad Lessons
Start by doing the six Basic Skills activities. Once you are comfortable with the skills they teach, design your own 3D object. If you have a printer, print the object you design.
STEPS:
Sign up help!
1. Go to Tinkercad.com to sign in or create an account.
2. Choose “Learn”. 3. Complete all six Basic Skills tutorials, starting with “Learning the Moves”.
4. When you are done, go to the next lesson by
selecting “continue.”
This is another great resource to see what kinds of projects have been created using the Tinkercad software you'll be using. Due to the limitations of 3D printers, not all designs are possible to print in 3D.
Tutorials by Spartans
How to make an iPhone case
by Chandler and Samantha
SHEPARD SHOWCASE
Iron Warrior (8th Grade)
Disney Castle (7th Grade)
Desk Fountain
3D Printing in the News
Boy gets prosthetic hand made by 3-D Printer - CBS Evening News
Step 1 - Learn to use TinkerCad
We're going to be using an online program called TinkerCad to create our designs. This is a powerful tool to make 3D shapes. If you have used SketchUp before, then you should be comfortable using TinkerCad with only a little practice. In order to limit your frustrations with using TinkerCad, your group must complete the following tutorials from theTinkerCad Quest list:
Basics
Learning the moves
Camera controls
Creating holes
Key ring, letters!
Die on the workplane
Any five of the remaining thirty lessons. Feel free to explore and choose ones that look interesting to you!
Step 2 - Project Ideas
Now that you've learned the basics it's time to decide what you're going to create! Check out the MakerBot Thingiverse or TinkerCad Gallery for some inspiration.
While 3D printers can be used to make things like tags with your name on it, we're looking to take it to the next level. Here are some project ideas. Each one requires careful planning, problem solving, and effort.
Invention - create something that solves a real life problem and/or is useful to you
Architecture - design a cityscape, famous building, or a model of your house
Action Figure or Figurine
Miniature Board Game
Jewelry
Make sure to check with Mr. Ball to make sure your project idea will work.
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