15.) BLOG POST: 3D Printed Chess Set: Documentation

Post date: Nov 20, 2018 12:28:30 PM

Assignment Description:

Finalize your 3D printed chess set design, print the set (6 pieces) and document your process in a new post on your process blog. See requirements below.

Assignment Requirements:

1.) Finalize your designs.

2.) For each piece (for a minimum total of 6) Export as STLs - be sure the models are water tight (closed polysurfaces) and manifold.

3.) Slice using slic3r - recommended settings: filament set to PLA and layer thickness set to .2mm.

4.) Print your designs on the Prusa i3 printers in the Thing Tank. Sign up for time with Printers here.

5.) Document this project in a new post on your blog. Be sure to include:

a.) concept sketches

b.) consideration of feedback from peer-to-peer sessions

b.) preliminary models

c.) HD renders of final models

d.) photo/video documentation of printing process

e.) photos of final 3D prints

f.) a brief description for each of the visuals listed above