intro-3d-printing

Intro to 3D Design & Printing

by Morokot Sakal

1. Overview

This repo contains an “Intro to 3D Design & Printing” lesson plans for STEM/STEAM classes using Tinkercad.

1.1. Learning Objectives

1. Learn the basic of 3D printing technology
2. Learn to use Tinkercad software for 3D modeling
3. Learn how to operate a 3D printer

2. Lessons

Proposed Contents

1. 3D Printing Basics
2. 3D Modeling Basics
3. Designing for 3D Printing
4. Slicing for 3D Printing (TBP)
5. Basic Projects
6. Deliverable - Create your own 3D design

2.1. 3D Printing Basics

Watch video on YouTube about 3D priting for beginners. The 3D printing process is explained and many parts and aspects of 3D printing are gone through in depth.

Watch HERE

2.2. 3D Modeling Basics

To get started,

1. Create account at Tinkercad
2. Go to Learning Center –> 3D Design

Ask students to complete the lessons below:

• Starters (All required)
  • Place it
  • View it
  • Move it
  • Rotate it
  • Size it
  • Group it
  • Copy it
  • Duplicate it
  • Hide it
  • Align it
  • Creating hole
• Jewelry (Choose 3 from below)
  • Basic Ring
  • Simple Heart Ring
  • Diamon Ring
  • Cylinder Earrings
  • Twist Earrings
• Buttons (Choose 3 from below)
  • Basic Button
  • Duffel Button
  • Flower Button
  • Heart Button
  • Skull Button
• Gadgets (Choose 3 from below)
  • Saw Shaped Wrench
  • Make a Gear in TinkerCad
  • Minecraft Party Glasses
  • Chess Pawn
  • Die From Scratch
  • Key Ring Letters
  • Name That Keychain
  • Luggage Tag

2.3. Designing for 3D Printing

In this short online course, students will learn about the best practices for designing in Tinkercad software, specifically for 3D printing. The course is video based and goes over 10 essential tips to achieving good quality prints on FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) 3D printers - from overhanging features and bridges to wall thicknesses and tolerances.

Start learning HERE

2.4. Slicing for 3D Printing

In preparation, please check again later

2.5. Sample Project

Ask to student to follow some example projects in the following pages:

• PrintLab Class
  • #1 Pandemic Product
• TinkerCad 3D Design Projects

2.6. Practice - 3D Modeling Project

Create your own design from scratch. You can not design something that is already present on TinkerCad website.

Reference for Design Ideas:

• Design Ideas using TinkerCad by 1 Day 1 CAD (Click HERE)
• Instructables Ideas (Click HERE)

3. Previous Student Works

• ITEC101 Section 101 (Spring, 2022)
• HS Robotics (January, 2022)

Additional Resources

• DIY Tinkercad Workshop
• Learn 3D design and printing
• 3D Printing Guide for Teachers
• Learning 3D Printers: Video Series
• Moon Camp Challenge by Airbus (Click HERE)
• Lesson Plans Ideas (Click HERE)