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:
Press the L key on your keyboard to enter the LINE command.
Select the side plane to start a new sketch (as you did in Step 1).
Draw a new line starting one square above the red line and three squares to the left of the green centre line.
The line should be:
60 mm high
60 mm extending to the right
60 mm returning down
Step 10:
Select the FILLET tool from the top toolbar (located next to the scissors).
Click on the vertical line, then click on the angled line.
Enter a radius of 22mm.
Press ENTER to confirm.
Step 11:
Select the OFFSET tool from the top toolbar (located next to the scissors, on the right).
Click on the line drawn in Step 10.
Drag the blue handle, or enter a distance of 11mm.
Press ENTER to confirm.
Step 12:
Press the L key on your keyboard to enter the LINE command.
Join the two lines created in steps 10 and 11, as shown.
Press ENTER to confirm.
Step 13: Click on the green arrow in the top right corner of the screen to 'finish sketch'.
Step 14:
Press the E key on your keyboard to enter the EXTRUDE command.
Enter a distance of 25 mm.
From the EXTRUDE window, select DIRECTION: SYMMETRIC
From the EXTRUDE window, select OPERATION: JOIN
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.