5th Exploratory

Design Challenge #2

4/29/2024

Create a bubble wand!

Your little cousin is coming over. He/she loves bubbles. While you have soap and water to make bubbles, the internet to look up the right ratio for the best bubbles, you do not have a bubble wand. Get cracking. Your cousin is completely awesome and you want to show them this kindness. Here are some design considerations:

1. Does your wand produce many small bubbles or a few larger bubbles.
2. Will your wand include letters, shapes, or unique details.
3. Size.
4. Color.

Make sure - as with last week's challenge - to name your creation "yourname-fin" so that I know to print.

When finished, try browsing my favorite 3D model website to see what other makers are making: Thingiverse.com

3D Printing Class: Day 1

4/22/2024

Today we wil:

1. An introduction to 3D printing
2. Sign into "TinkerCAD"
3. Complete Tinkercad tutorial, explore, and experiment with designs!

Things we've printed so far!

Design Challenge #1

4/21/2024

Design your own keychain

Today, you will use Tinkercad to design a keychain. For a keychain, you'll need to keep a few things in mind:

First, what size should a keychain be? You can measure your creations in Tinkercad.
How will it attach to your key ring?
Would sharp corners or edges annoy you?
What color should it be.

These are all design considerations that are part of the design process planning stage. In the video below, I demonstrate making a keychain in case you miss class.

IF YOU WANT TO HAVE YOUR CREATION PRINTED BY NEXT WEEK, YOU MUST:

Save your creation with "yourname-fin"
Use the color you want your creation printed in.
Have a printable object. Super large or microscopic prints with not be completed. Creations with excessive "overhang" will need to be altered. Don't worry, such things are part of the design process.

I'm Finished, what should I do?

Create a another object. Try to create a magnet for your locker.