The assignment is to make a 3D printed pencil holder.
I got the inspiration from these images: link
so I decided to mix a lot of basic ideas to generate semi complex one.
Simple but elegant xD, so lets jump in ^_^
I used Autodesk Fusion360 to make the 3D Design.
I used Ultimaker CURA to generate the 3d model for printing.
I will use the 3D printer for printing the model.
Design Steps
First I made the base sketch and then use Revolve to make it in 3D.
I extruded the middle part up.
On top of the cylinder in the middle I make an offset plane then make a sketch of bigger circle.
Then I used Loft to attach the 2 circles togethers to make the flipped cone shape.
I used Shell to make it empty from inside.
I used Fillet in some areas.
I cut the whole body to 3 bodies top - middle cylinder and the bottom base.
I made the sketch for the slice, extruded it with intersect option.
I used Circular pattern to repeat the part 20 times around the Z axis.
Add some materials on the parts.
Export the file in STL.
3D print configure Steps
I open the STL file in Cura.
I configured the height of the model to be 45 mm instead of 100 mm and the layer height to 0.3 & infill 20 so it reduced the time and the used materials to 5g and 36 minutes.
I saved the gcode file to my computer.
I exported the gcode file from Cura then upload it on the SD Card
I plugged in the SD Card in the printer then choose my file.
Start printing
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I take feedback from my group meeting they liked it.
Also I have some recommendations from Ahmed Sami & Amany to make the angle of the parts in the middle not too big to avoid using supports, and also to make the layer height 0.3 not 0.2 this will reduce quality but saves time. That was a very good advice really.
I think I got stuck a little bit in how to think like a designer
I know the tools but I had some bad times thinking how to start so I watched a lot of design videos and that works well I feel I am more confident to start a design myself.
Resources
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https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGs0VKk2DiYx15SfBxO_VE6ELhpy0VnAw
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrZ2zKOtC_-DR2ZkMaK3YthYLErPxCnT-
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0fZjEQc8oaMEkOGcNvueT8lAZvcoKuie
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The coolest thing is to work with geeky guys and girls It was very fun really sharing ideas and jokes xD
I will never forget the instructor that helped me when I stuck and give me some advices.
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