Onshape modelling

Below are a number of student examples of the USB lantern modelling stage. You can use your mouse to spin them around to investgate them. Further below are the tutorials on how to model the USB lantern.

Annie's completed Onshape model

If you scan the QR code below with your phone camera you should be able to see Minnie's USB lantern in AR. You can then manipulate the model using your finger on the screen. If you press the small cube icon at the bottom right of your mobile phone screen this will take the model fully into AR and you can see the model in the environment - see photos below.

working drawing

These drawings contains all of the vital measurements needed to successfully draw out the wooden panels, acrylic and ribs to create your USB lantern. Click on the button below to see all of the dimensions.

Onshape tutorials

Creating an onshape account

This video shows you how to create an Edu Onshape account

onshape - step 1

This tutorial guides you through sketching out the Template A wooden panel. Please note that the gap for the wooden panels to slot together should be 3.5mm.

onshape - step 2


onshape - step 2 (extra)


onshape - step 3


onshape - step 4


onshape - step 5


Onshape - Step 6


Onshape - Step 6 Extra

This video shows how to model Template B

onshape - step 7

This video demonstrates how to start sketching your wooden panel design. To help you sketch your own wooden panel design it is really useful to use your Procreate Wooden Panel design Jpeg. Your teacher will demonstrate this.

Onshape - step 8

This video demonstrates adding a scanned image into Onshape. You should use your Procreate Wooden Panel design to bring onto the Front plane.

onshape - step 9


onshape - step 10


onshape - step 11


onshape - step 12