Design Tips:
Use a mouse for extra maneuverability and design
Know shortcuts (zoom, drop, rotate, group)
Know how to union / group (Ctrl+g), align (L), flip (M), drop (D)
Design separate parts that interconnect
Use specific measurements, units, and grid snap increments
Avoid designs with overhangs
Lessons & Tutorials
Sharing your design
If you made something that you would like to print then please make the file “public” and share the link with me.
If you would like a printed PDF tutorial you can find one here: Make a Boat!
Assignments:
A1: Create a simple design of your own that uses no more than ½ cubic inch of material, save as an .STL format and print it.
A2: Create two different pieces that fit together using exact measurements
A3: Create a mechanism that moves, spins, rotates, spins.
Fun Print: Each student is allowed one fun print on the schools' 3D Printer. After you have one fun print anything else you wish to print must be personally designed by you.