Design your own 3D printed quadruped animal using the free cloud-based software TinkerCAD. This fun and challenging project is a perfect way for new users to start having fun with 3D design. Just watch the youtube playlist, and then get started! Don’t forget to turn support on in your slicer software to hold up the quadruped belly, chin, or tail during the print.
This short 4.5 minute tutorial video will show you how to quickly add your name (or any message) to the back of your 3D printed phone case. Follow these easy steps;
1) You’re going to need an STL model file for your particular phone. Go to either thingiverse.com or youmagine.com
2) Search for your phone’s make and model.
3) Try to choose a case with a fairly large solid area on the back of it.
4) Watch this video for the rest and have fun!
This assignment will teach students to align and move objects with great precision using TinkerCAD. It requires them to make use of internet information resources (USA map image) and is an awesome tie-in with geographic knowledge.
Updated March 6, 2017 to reflect changes to the TinkerCAD interface.
Everyone has keys. The 3D Printed Keychain for Absolute Beginners project is a project that everyone will love. This fun project is a fun and simple way to turn an idea on the screen into a custom designed and self-made plastic keychain.
TinkerCAD is free to use, cloud-based software. Like most Cloud based software, you’ll need to set up an account before you can start designing cool, 3D printable objects.
Be sure to have students record their login and password in a place that they can easily access. It can be easy to forget! Our school issues each student an agenda that they are expected to carry; a perfect place for their login information.
