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Participants will use their own computers and free online software to create virtual 3D objects, then learn how to print them using 3D printers. For those without 3D printers, your local public library has some available for use, free.
While there is an agenda, this is a student-driven class, so we’ll begin by introducing ourselves and talking about the kinds of 3D design projects we have in mind, and the number of sessions may vary depending how quickly we can explore the material.
The class will have a minimum of 2 and up to five students and will meet in person. Bring your portable computers and your ideas for what you want to create.
If people are interested, we may continue to meet as a CAD user group and explore more advanced topics.
Topics to be covered:
- Creating a Tinkercad account.
- Basic shapes
- Operations on shapes:
o Combining
o Subtracting
o Aligning
o Duplication
o placing features on surfaces
- Text shapes
- Shapes from the library.
o Threads
o Snaps and sockets
o Gears
o Toroids and other complex “starter” shapes.
- Hinges
- Where to find pre-made designs, many free.
- Using Tinkercad to modify pre-made designs.
- Importing and extruding 2D drawings
- Holes for outside hardware (screws, nuts and bolts, magnets, hinge pins)
- Printing your part
o Selecting the best orientation and creating supports
o Incorporating color changes
o Inserting outside components during printing (e.g. ball bearings).
- Design for easy printing
o Accommodating printer (im)precision
o Selecting the best orientation to
§ Minimize supports
§ Maximize strength where needed
- Student topic requests.
Participants will use their own computers and free online software to create virtual 3D objects, then learn how to print them using 3D printers. For those without 3D printers, your local public library has some available for use, free.
While there is an agenda, this is a student-driven class, so we’ll begin by introducing ourselves and talking about the kinds of 3D design projects we have in mind, and the number of sessions may vary depending how quickly we can explore the material.
The class will have a minimum of 2 and up to five students and will meet in person. Bring your portable computers and your ideas for what you want to create.
If people are interested, we may continue to meet as a CAD user group and explore more advanced topics.
Topics to be covered:
- Creating a Tinkercad account.
- Basic shapes
- Operations on shapes:
o Combining
o Subtracting
o Aligning
o Duplication
o placing features on surfaces
- Text shapes
- Shapes from the library.
o Threads
o Snaps and sockets
o Gears
o Toroids and other complex “starter” shapes.
- Hinges
- Where to find pre-made designs, many free.
- Using Tinkercad to modify pre-made designs.
- Importing and extruding 2D drawings
- Holes for outside hardware (screws, nuts and bolts, magnets, hinge pins)
- Printing your part
o Selecting the best orientation and creating supports
o Incorporating color changes
o Inserting outside components during printing (e.g. ball bearings).
- Design for easy printing
o Accommodating printer (im)precision
o Selecting the best orientation to
§ Minimize supports
§ Maximize strength where needed
- Student topic requests.