Initial Setup: Before we start, please ensure that your grid settings are as follows:
Major Grid spacing: 100mm
Minor Subdivisions: 10
(This will make every small square 10 mm x 10 mm)
To change these at any time, you can go to the 'Grids and Snaps' tool on the bottom toolbar, then 'Grid Settings'.
Step 1: Press the L key on your keyboard to enter the LINE command.
Select the side plane to start a new sketch here.
From where the red and green lines cross, draw a vertical line that extends 80mm (8 squares).
Step 2: Press the R key on your keyboard to activate the RECTANGLE command.
Again, identify the intersection of the red and green lines, then draw a rectangle that is 10 mm high (1 square) and 20 mm wide (2 squares).
Step 3: In the top toolbar, select the FIT POINT SPLINE tool.
Starting from the top-right corner of the rectangle you drew in Step 2, create a lightbulb shape that connects to the top of the vertical line drawn in Step 1.
The FIT POINT SPLINE tool will create a line that follows wherever you click. Press ENTER to complete the shape.
Note: It does not matter if your shape is perfect, as this can be adjusted in the next step.
Step 4: You can make adjustments to the curved line by selecting a node and moving it around until you get the desired shape.
Step 5: Click on the green arrow in the top right corner of the screen to 'finish sketch'.
Step 6:
Select the REVOLVE tool from the top menu.
First, click on the shape (profile) you created in Steps 1 to 5.
Next, select the AXIS, which is represented by the red line.
Enter a value of 360 degrees.
Press OK or ENTER to complete the revolve command.
Step 7: Press the A key on your keyboard to enter the APPEARANCE command.
Select the white plastic material from the list and drag it directly onto the model.
Note: This step enhances the visibility of the model as we add details.
Step 8: Hover over the view cube in the top-right corner of the screen. Click on the small house icon that appears to change the view to isometric.
Step 9: Select the CONSTRUCT drop-down menu and then select OFFSET PLANE.
First, select the same side plane you selected in step 1.
Next, drag the blue arrow to a distance of 20 mm, or type 20 into the distance box.
Note: This step creates a new plane for us to draw on.
Step 10: Select the MODIFY drop-down menu and then select SPLIT BODY.
Step 11: SPLIT BODY
Select the body (head)
Select the offset plane created in step 9.
Press OK to complete the process.
Step 12: From the browser menu in the top-left corner, expand the bodies tab and click on the eyeball next to BODY 2.
This will hide the front slice, which will help us with the next stage.
Step 13: Select the CONSTRUCT drop-down menu and then select the OFFSET PLANE tool again.
First, select the same side plane you selected in step 1.
Next, drag the blue arrow to a distance of 10 mm, or type 10 into the distance box.
Note: This step creates a new plane for us to draw on.
Step 14: Change View
Using the view cube in the top-right corner, select the front view.
Step 15: Select the CREATE drop-down menu and then select SPHERE.
Step 16:
With the SPHERE tool selected, choose the plane created in Step 13 (you may need to hide the other plane).
Position the sphere on the green center line towards the top of the face.
Enter a diameter of 45 mm.
Change the operation to JOIN.
Step 17: In the top toolbar, select the CENTRE RECTANGLE tool.
Select the flat surface of the face.
Step 18: With the CENTRE RECTANGLE tool still selected, draw a rectangle slightly lower than the centre on the green line.
Note: This rectangle will become a beak. The size does not need to be precise. The rectangle shown is approximately 8 mm wide by 20 mm high.
Step 19: Press the E key on your keyboard to enter the EXTRUDE command.
Select the rectangle drawn in Step 17.
Enter a distance of 30 mm.
From the EXTRUDE window, select OPERATION: JOIN
Press OK to complete the process.
Step 20: Press the F key on your keyboard to enter the FILLET command.
Select the top corner of the rectangle you created in Step 18. Use the handle to pull it inwards.
The size of the fillet should be around 15 mm, but this is not critically important.
Press ENTER to complete the process.
Step 21: Select the CREATE SKETCH option from the top toolbar.
Next, select the side of the rectangle that you created in Step 17.
Step 22: Creating the Beak Shape
In the top toolbar, select the FIT POINT SPLINE tool.
Starting from the bottom-right of the beak, draw a curved shape that cuts into the beak. The FIT POINT SPLINE tool will create a line that follows wherever you click.
Press ENTER to complete the shape.
Note: It does not matter if your shape is perfect, as this can be adjusted later.
Step 23: Click on the green arrow in the top right corner of the screen to 'finish sketch'.
Step 24: Press the E key on your keyboard to enter the EXTRUDE command.
Select the curved shape created in Step 21.
Enter a distance of - 15 mm.
From the EXTRUDE window, select OPERATION: CUT (this should be set as default)
Press OK to complete the process.
The final steps are to save the model for the 3D printer and upload it to Google Drive.
Step 1: From the FILE menu, select 3D PRINT
Step 2: From the 3D PRINT window:
Select the object (body) to be printed.
Select OK
Step 3: From the SAVE window:
Name your file and include your name.
Ensure you are saving to your DESKTOP.
Select SAVE.