Credit depends on SMART Goal, how many tools you use, and time committed to project. Credit will be given upon completion of project.

Welcome to the exciting world of 3D design and fabrication. Your challenge is to design your own creation using a CAD (Computer Aided Design) program and then print out a prototype of your creation using the DREMEL 3D Printer and the Tinkercad software. This software is web based and you can find the link here.

Your Challenge:

STEPS to follow while creating

Simple Project Ideas

More Challenging Project Ideas

Other ideas:

• Design an original piece of jewelry.
• Create a new toy such as a model car or child’s doll.
• Design a case for your phone or tablet.
• Design a hook or clip to hold a water bottle to your book bag.
• Create a storage container for cell phone earbuds.

Get Started with Tinkercad Lessons

Start by doing the six Basic Skills activities. Once you are comfortable with the skills they teach, design your own 3D object. If you have a printer, print the object you design.

Steps:

1. Go to Tinkercad.com to sign in or create an account.

2. Choose “Learn”.

3. Complete all six Basic Skills tutorials, starting with “Learning the Moves”.

4. When you are done, go to the next lesson by selecting “continue.”

Tutorials for 3D Printing:

Instructables version

TinkerCad Gallery

This is another great resource to see what kinds of projects have been created using the Tinkercad software you'll be using. Due to the limitations of 3D printers, not all designs are possible to print in 3D.

3D Printing in the News

Boy gets prosthetic hand made by 3-D Printer - CBS Evening News

Step 1 - Learn to use TinkerCad

We're going to be using an online program called TinkerCad to create our designs. This is a powerful tool to make 3D shapes. If you have used SketchUp before, then you should be comfortable using TinkerCad with only a little practice. In order to limit your frustrations with using TinkerCad, your group must complete the following tutorials from the TinkerCad Quest list:

• Basics
  • Learning the moves
  • Camera controls
  • Creating holes
  • Key ring, letters!
  • Die on the workplane
• Any five of the remaining thirty lessons. Feel free to explore and choose ones that look interesting to you!

Step 2 - Project Ideas

Now that you've learned the basics it's time to decide what you're going to create! Check out the MakerBot Thingiverse or TinkerCad Gallery for some inspiration.

While 3D printers can be used to make things like tags with your name on it, we're looking to take it to the next level. Here are some project ideas. Each one requires careful planning, problem solving, and effort.

• Invention - create something that solves a real life problem and/or is useful to you
• Architecture - design a cityscape, famous building, or a model of your house
• Action Figure or Figurine
• Miniature Board Game
• Jewelry

Step 3 - Turn in Project Proposal!