Activity 4 - Make a name tag key chain

Now you get to make your own project from scratch. You will design a keychain that spells out your name.

Complete all activities and at the end, you may choose which project you would like to have printed!

Step 1-

Activity 4

This video demonstrates how to design a keychain in TinkerCAD by adjusting the dimensions of a rectangle and ensuring all parts are on the same plane for 3D printing. They also show how to add text to the keychain, align it properly, and export the final design as an STL file for printing. 

You can watch the video below if you want to get real fancy.......

When y ou save your nametag, Change the name of the file to" Your Name & Period # Name Tag". 

    For Example: Joe Smith P2 Name Tag

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Here are some videos showing how 3D printers actually make an object from a TinkerCAD design.  They show two different ways to 3D print.

This video shows a 3D printer where the table moves underneath the print head that squirts out tiny bits of melted plastic to make the nametag. 

This video shows a 3D printer where the print head that squirts out tiny bits of melted plastic moves around to make the model Eiffel Tower. The video is a bit long so feel free to scroll ahead to save time.