P10- 3D Print

Using Tinkercad and one of the classroom 3D printers, I created a cup with wrap around text that says "your mom" and "your dad". I chose to create this. because I hadn't done a 3D print since the beginning of the year and wanted to work with it again.

During this process, I learned how to attach the words to the cup. I had to get the measurements of the words and cup so that all of the letters could be attached. I also learned how to put a hole into a solid shape.

The 7 standards of the class are Empowered Learner, Digital Citizen, Knowledge Constructor, Innovative Designer, Computational Thinker, Creative Communicator, and Global Collaborator. My project ties to Innovative Designer. My project ties to this because I had to use different technolgies than I use every day. I obviously don't use the 3D printer on a regular basis.

A challenge I overcame on this project was getting the size and measurements right. I was able to do it by using the class provided tape measures to measure the 3D printers grid. The grid on Tinkercad is the same size as the one on the printer. I also had to convert cenitmeters to millimeters so it was accurate.

Given a chance to do this again, I would change how careful I was. The reason why I would change it is because one of the words was not attached all the way to the cup and as a result, it fell off. Next time, I should be more careful to make sure that all of my words are attached correctly.

This project connect to careers in engineering. I say this because, I could design things and then print them anad sell them. Also, entrepreneurship. I say this because, I could sell the things to schools or restaurants and make money easily.

Above, are screenshots from tinkercad.com of my 3D printed cup.

Above, are my list of 25 problems you can solve with a 3D printer.