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Ideation
Ideation
Tell us about your assignment's idea for this week. Why do you care about this idea? What inspired you? (Please include images or links to sources of inspiration)
Tell us about your assignment's idea for this week. Why do you care about this idea? What inspired you? (Please include images or links to sources of inspiration)
3D Printing - Inspiration
3D Printing - Inspiration
My design inspiration? This turtle right here. 🐢
I've always had a soft spot for turtles — they're cute, chill, and totally underrated.
Plus, Ninja Turtles were basically my childhood superheroes.
So I thought: why not turn that turtle love into a fun keychain?
Because honestly... who wouldn’t want a tiny turtle in their pocket? 😄
laser cutting - Inspiration
laser cutting - Inspiration
I found this spook-tacular coaster on the DXF Patterns website, and as someone totally obsessed with Halloween vibes, I knew right away—this had to be my design! 🎃
Tool Chain
Tool Chain
Which software/machines/materials did you use in the assignment? Why?
Which software/machines/materials did you use in the assignment? Why?
Here's everything I used to complete my 3D design :
Here's everything I used to complete my 3D design :
I imported the design into Cura and adjusted the parameters to fit my needs.
Then came the fun part—picked a gorgeous purple PLA filament spool!
Finally, I set everything up on the Prusa MK3 machine—and the magic began!
Here's everything I used to Finish my Laser cut design :
Here's everything I used to Finish my Laser cut design :
I knew I’d find the design I was looking for on DXF Patterns.
After finding exactly what I was looking for, I downloaded it as a DXF file and imported it into LaserWork to adjust the dimensions.
Went with 3mm plywood for the cut—perfect match for the design!
I used the El Malky ML149 CO2 laser cutter to bring my design to life.
Design/Preparation Process
Design/Preparation Process
Explain the design and/or preparation process of your assignment. How did you use the tool or software to design and/or prepare your assignment before fabrication/implementation?
Explain the design and/or preparation process of your assignment. How did you use the tool or software to design and/or prepare your assignment before fabrication/implementation?
Print Settings Summary :
Print Settings Summary :
Design Source: Found my adorable little design on Printables – exactly how I imagined it!
File Format: Downloaded as STL.
Slicer: Opened in Cura.
Tweaks:
Infill: 10%
Layer Height (Profile): 0.2 mm
Support: Touching build plate only
Scale (X, Y, Z): 90%
Print Time: 54 m
Filament Usage: 8 g
Vibe: Cute and efficient
laser cut summary :
laser cut summary :
1. Found a cute pumpkin-shaped coaster design on DXF Patterns.
2. Downloaded it as a .dxf file.
3. Imported it into RDWorks.
4. Resized it to 90mm x 100mm (perfect for a coffee coaster).
5. Set laser parameters:
• Mode: Cut
• Speed: 20 mm/s
• Power: 65%
Development/Implementation Process
Development/Implementation Process
Explain the development/implementation process of your assignment. How did you use the machine/tool to manufacture or implement the design of your assignment?
Explain the development/implementation process of your assignment. How did you use the machine/tool to manufacture or implement the design of your assignment?
Turning my 3D design Into a real thing :
Turning my 3D design Into a real thing :
After saving the file as .gcode on the SD card
And before turning on the machine:
• Clean the print bed thoroughly.
• Remove any oils, dust, or residue.
This ensures the print sticks properly to the bed.
After inserting the SD card on the machine , now we just wait and see the magic .
After Printing:
Remove the print from the bed.
Clean off all supports and excess edges.
This gives the model a cleaner, more polished look.
And VOILA !!!
I think my baby turtle is enjoying her show lol !
Laser cutting journey :
Laser cutting journey :
After saving the file as .plt:
Double-check the parameter sheet to match your laser machine settings.
Make sure everything is correct to avoid errors.
Then, download the file.
Upload the file to the laser machine.
Use the frame function to align the wood.
Set the origin point where the cut will start.
Start the machine and let it work its magic!
After Cutting:
Clean the piece with alcohol and a tissue
This removes burn marks and residue from the laser.
And just like that… I can finally sip my coffee on my spooky lil’ Halloween coaster! 🎃☕
Community of Learning
Community of Learning
Did you ask for feedback? What are the ideas that others have contributed or suggested? What was someone else’s idea that you built upon? How did you help your peers? How did your peers help you?
Did you ask for feedback? What are the ideas that others have contributed or suggested? What was someone else’s idea that you built upon? How did you help your peers? How did your peers help you?
One of my peers suggested adjusting the power settings for a cleaner cut, which worked perfectly!
Overcoming Challenges
Overcoming Challenges
When you got stuck, what/who did you turn to? At what point did you have to pause to research or learn more before moving on? What are some mistakes, pitfalls, or challenges that others can avoid if they were doing this assignment?
When you got stuck, what/who did you turn to? At what point did you have to pause to research or learn more before moving on? What are some mistakes, pitfalls, or challenges that others can avoid if they were doing this assignment?
While cleaning up my 3D printed design, the turtle’s head accidentally broke off 😅.
At first, I panicked a little — but then I decided to try fixing it with glue.
Surprisingly, it worked perfectly and the piece looked good as new!
The key lesson here: don’t give up too fast — sometimes a simple fix can save the day.
Also, always handle delicate prints gently during post-processing!
Final Project
Final Project
How can you use the skills and knowledge that you've acquired this week in your final project?
How can you use the skills and knowledge that you've acquired this week in your final project?
This week helped me build confidence using RDWorks and Cura .
I now know how to prepare and adjust files correctly, choose materials wisely, and fine-tune print/cut settings.
I’ll definitely apply these skills in my final project to create something clean, functional, and well-crafted.
WOW!
WOW!
What is the coolest thing that you've learned this week? What is something that you will never forget from this week?
What is the coolest thing that you've learned this week? What is something that you will never forget from this week?
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Weekly Digest [OPTIONAL]
Weekly Digest [OPTIONAL]
Tell us about any other cool things that you've made this week: in the Hands-on activity, tutorial examples, exercises, or any other cool mini-project that you tried out aside from the assignment.
Tell us about any other cool things that you've made this week: in the Hands-on activity, tutorial examples, exercises, or any other cool mini-project that you tried out aside from the assignment.
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Assignment Design Files
Assignment Design Files
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