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The 3D modelling workshop has been created into a slide show for presentation and documentation purposes. Please feel free to download and use the guide and files as per our CC license in the footnote.
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Using the State Library 3D printers you can turn a digital 3D model into a solid plastic object.
In this workshop you will learn the basics of 3D design with Tinkercad and how to print your own model, including how to load it into the printer and cleaning up the product. You will also get a look at the basics of Blender.
101 skill development workshops give you the basic skills you need to start your new creative journey. Each workshop is delivered by an experienced facilitator and no prior experience is required, just basic computer skills, a willingness to learn and a bit of ambition.
In this workshop we'll be
Participants will print in The Edge's standard PLA+ and may want to use some hand tools to remove support and clean up their finished print. PLA particles present an inhalation risk so we won't be using any abrasive tools for finishing in the workshop.
Computers used for this workshop require:
Running this workshop at The Edge?.. You should familiarise yourself and your participants with:
Before the workshop you will need to check that
PDF of Powerpoint presentation inc facilitator notes Powerpoint Presentation
3d_printing_101_tinkercad_prusaslicer.pdf
Paint on supports in PrusaSlicer
Support breakdown with Makers Muse
Smooth flat surfaces
Description | Files | Image |
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Demo of compliant mechanisms - handy for designing 3D printed switches and latches | compliant_mechanisms_rotational_joint_planar_translator_5872685.zip | |
Vase Mode stretchy bracelet | stretchy_bracelet_13505.zip | |
Print-in-Place flexible chainmail | hex_chain_scale_mail_255924.zip | |
Print-in-Place dumptruck | print-in-place_dump_truck_5697698.zip | |
Print-in-Place digger | print-in-place_excavator_5449036.zip | |
Parametric butt hinge generator on Thingiverse | my_customized_parametric_hinge_5869950.zip | |
Incredibly strong (considering) screw clamp | hand-screw_clamp_2403756.zip | |
Articulated Lizard | articulated_lizard_v2_3505006_2.zip |
Description | File | Source Material |
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Articulated turtle | turtle.stl | |
Articulated Dragon | dragon_2_.stl | |
Articulated Fishy | fishy.stl | |
Articulated Dragonfly | dragonfly_3_.stl | |
Record Player | record_player_1_.stl |