3D Printing
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What is 3D Printing?
The 3D printing process builds a three-dimensional object from a computer-aided design (CAD) model, usually by successively adding material layer by layer from a digital file.
How do I get started?
The most difficult part of 3D printing is the design stage. To successfully create a 3D image, you must first learn the art of 3D design. Although there are many programs that you can use, Tinkercad is the one that is supported in the Trask Media Center.
I'm ready to TINKER! Join our MakerSpace TinkerCad Class
Enter our class code: A3BHFAT734J9
Sign in with your NHCS Google Account
Once you have joined our class, you will only need to go to https://www.tinkercad.com and sign in with Google.
We will print things that you design from scratch! I suggest that your first project be a keychain/bag tag. Follow the steps in this video. How to Create a 3D Key Chain/Bag Tag (Turn on Closed Captioning to Make It Easier to Follow)
There are several tutorials in Tinkercad, I recommend you start there. Once your design is created, you must save it to a STL file and email it to me at elizabeth.rappold@nhcs.net. Then visit the Media Center and add your name to the 3D print list with the desired color. Check the sign by the printer for available colors. I will then convert your file into one that is readable by one of our two 3D printers in the media center.