7p7. 3D Design

Using tinkercad, I created a three-sided utensil because I wanted to make a utensil that would eliminate the need for other utensils. I started by designing the basic fork and spoon utensil in tinkercad, then I edited it to include things like a comb and a handle. Once I ensured that it would fit into the specified measurements given to me I exported it as an stl file. 

During this process, I learned about 3d modeling. I learned about how you start with basic shapes and then use other shapes to change the shape of the first shape until you have intricate models. I also learned about using stl files to send the models.

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 Empowered Learner because I made my own design with little interference from anyone else and entirely set my own goals. This ties in with the standard because the Empowered Learner standard is about setting your own objectives and troubleshooting with the hardware and software around you to reach them.

A challenge I overcame on this project was changing the proportions of the project to be more ergonomic. I was able to do it by performing measurements on my hands and applying them to my design. Now the ring on my multi-tool perfectly fits around my little finger.

Given a chance to do this again, I would change the comb by making it longer. The reason why I would change it is because how small the comb is makes it tedious to use. This is because the comb is so small it covers very little area

Hastings High School Career and Technical Education Program offers Agriculture, Business Management, Computer Programming, Construction Trades, Culinary Arts, Digital Multimedia, Engineering Design, Finance, Insurance, Marketing.  My project connects to the Engineering Design CTE program at Hastings High School. It connects to this program because, in the process of making this model, I had to troubleshoot some of the features of this design like the scale and shape to make it function better for its purposes.  My project connects to careers in Engineering. My project connects to careers in this field because in this field you often 3d model physical designs and then use machinery, like printers, to make the design and test it.