Embedded Files
3D printers
3D printers
The DHS library has a Lulzbot Mini 3D printer and a Makerbot Mini. The print volume for the Lulzbot is 6" L x 6" W x 6" H and 3.9" L X 3.9" W X 4.9" H for the Makerbot Mini . All files must be in the STL format to print.
The DHS library has a Lulzbot Mini 3D printer and a Makerbot Mini. The print volume for the Lulzbot is 6" L x 6" W x 6" H and 3.9" L X 3.9" W X 4.9" H for the Makerbot Mini . All files must be in the STL format to print.
What is 3D printing?
What is 3D printing?
Guidelines
Guidelines
Tinkercad Lessons
Tinkercad Lessons
Learning the moves
Camera controls
Creating holes
Scale copy and paste
Key ring, letters!
Die on the workplane
Mine Craft Party Glasses
Cufflinks
Simple Heart Ring
Skull Button
B. Design must be original or make significant improvements to an existing design.
B. Design must be original or make significant improvements to an existing design.
C. Files must be in the STL format and be approved by Ms. Romero or Ms. Baker before printing. Be prepared to show us your source file if you are improving an existing design.
C. Files must be in the STL format and be approved by Ms. Romero or Ms. Baker before printing. Be prepared to show us your source file if you are improving an existing design.
D. The printer's primary use is for prototyping, not mass production.
D. The printer's primary use is for prototyping, not mass production.
Software
Software
Tinkercad is a free, easy-to-learn online app anyone can use to create and print 3D models. It is a great place to start!
Tinkercad is a free, easy-to-learn online app anyone can use to create and print 3D models. It is a great place to start!
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Click sign in with google, use your Google apps for education account to sign in ex. 123456@g.dentonisd.org
Tip: How to get an STL file from Tinkercad on a Chromebook.
Tip: How to get an STL file from Tinkercad on a Chromebook.
1. In Tinkercad, click Design from top menu.
1. In Tinkercad, click Design from top menu.
2. Choose Download for 3D printing.
2. Choose Download for 3D printing.
3. Your file will appear in a box in the bottom left of the screen.
3. Your file will appear in a box in the bottom left of the screen.
4. Click on down arrow and choose show in folder.
4. Click on down arrow and choose show in folder.
5. Drag the download to your Google drive or to USB drive.
5. Drag the download to your Google drive or to USB drive.
*Complete this form after you have completed the 10 lessons in Tinkercad and created a original design or made significant improvements to a prototype.
*Complete this form after you have completed the 10 lessons in Tinkercad and created a original design or made significant improvements to a prototype.
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