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13d prints fidges
3 3d print my name
4 3d print a heart
5 3d print my moms name
6 3d print my stepdads name
7 3d print my brothers name
8 3d print my grandmas name
9 3d print a keyboard
10 3d print a flower
Planning Questions
Are you working by yourself or in a team?
myself
What materials will you need for your project?
my computer
What is your plan to create in this project?
a fidget
What unique qualities will your project have?
a moving arm
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Using Tinkercad, I created a shifter fidget toy because I wanted something to keep my hands busy while I’m in class. I’ve always liked fidget toys, and designing one myself made it more personal and fun. Throughout the process, I learned how to 3D print an original design and gained a better understanding of how different parts fit together both digitally and physically. Seeing my design come to life through 3D printing was one of the most rewarding parts of the project.
The seven standards of the class are Empowered Learner, Digital Citizen, Knowledge Constructor, Innovative Designer, Computational Thinker, Creative Communicator, and Global Collaborator. My project connects most strongly to the Creative Communicator standard because I had to use my creativity to design and communicate my ideas visually. I had to think about how to make the shifter functional, comfortable to use, and visually appealing — all while expressing my own personal style through design.
One of the biggest challenges I faced was finding the correct measurements so that the shifter and the handle fit together properly. At first, the pieces didn’t align the way I wanted, so I had to experiment by pushing them together, taking them apart, and adjusting the dimensions in Tinkercad until everything fit just right. This process taught me patience, precision, and problem-solving — important skills for any design or engineering project.
If I had the chance to do this project again, I would probably change the color of the shifter. While the design worked out how I hoped, I’d like to print it in my favorite color to give it a more personalized look. It would make the fidget toy stand out more and reflect my personality better.
The Hastings High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program offers a variety of courses including Agriculture, Business Management, Computer Programming, Construction Trades, Culinary Arts, Digital Multimedia, Engineering Design, Finance, Insurance, and Marketing. My project directly connects to the Engineering Design CTE program because it involved designing, building, and testing a working object through a design process.
This project also relates to careers in engineering because I had to think like an engineer — planning, measuring, building, and problem-solving to make sure the final product worked the way I intended. It gave me a glimpse into how engineers use creativity and technical skills to design practical and innovative solutions.
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On the first day, I spent some time just messing around with different things, exploring and getting a feel for how everything worked. I didn’t have a specific plan in mind; I was mainly experimenting and seeing what I could do.
On the second day, I worked on building the outer box for my shifter. I focused on getting the basic shape and structure right, making sure everything was measured and assembled properly. It started to come together and finally looked like the project was taking shape.
On the third day, I focused on making the inside of my shifter box. I added the internal parts and paid attention to how everything would fit and move together. It was a bit more detailed work than before, but it felt good to see the inside start to take shape and function properly.
On the fourth day, I made the shifter knob for my shifter box. I focused on shaping and finishing it so it would fit comfortably and look good with the rest of the design. Once it was done, it really made the project feel more complete and functional.
On the fifth day, I made sure that every part of the shifter box fit together perfectly. I carefully checked all the pieces, made a few small adjustments, and confirmed that everything was aligned just right. Once I was satisfied with the fit, I moved on to printing, which was an exciting step toward finishing the project.
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