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# In the tool pane scroll down for individual letters. | # In the tool pane scroll down for individual letters. | ||
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# In the tool pane scroll down back up for the ''Round Roof'' shape. | # In the tool pane scroll down back up for the ''Round Roof'' shape. | ||
| − | # Drag the round roof anywhere on to the workplane | + | # Drag the round roof anywhere on to the workplane. |
| − | # Click on the new shape and notice the arc'd rotation arrows | + | # Click on the new shape and notice the arc'd rotation arrows. |
| − | # Rotate the round roof | + | # Rotate the round roof 90 degrees. |
| − | # | + | # Rotate it again 90 degrees onto it's side so that it looks like a half circle when viewed from the top (you will end up with a ''half cylinder'' shape). |
| + | # With the shape on its side, select the up pointing handle and raise it only 4mm so that it remains 1 mm below the workplane (-1 mm above the plane). | ||
| + | # Select the top handle and reduce the height so that it is 4mm tall. | ||
| + | # Select the side handles and drag to resize so that it is 14 mm long and 7 mm wide. | ||
| + | # Drag the half-cylinder on to the previous cylinder and line up the flat side with the letter "M" | ||
| + | # Take care to center the shapes as shown in the screenshot. | ||
| + | # Select only the half-cylinder and then click on the '''''Hole''''' option in the ''Inspector'' dialog box. | ||
| + | # The design should end up as shown in the screenshot. | ||
== Lesson: Name Badge for the Maker Station == | == Lesson: Name Badge for the Maker Station == | ||
Revision as of 21:35, 19 September 2015
Contents
General Info
TinkerCAD.com is a browser based CAD/Drafting tool for creating 3D models suitable for 3D printing or importing into graphics engines in other programs like minecraft or animation programs.
- TinkerCAD uses modern browsers, so nothing needs to be installed on a user's computer. Everything runs in the cloud.
- TinkerCAD is super easy to learn and a great way to develop beginner CAD skills and 3D thinking.
- TinkerCAD is FREE, simply create an account and follow the intro lessons. http://www.tinkercad.com
Maker Station member Tanju Bayramoglu is a fan of tinkerCAD and has offered to host a class on it.
Feel free to reach out to him or the Board of Directors (info@themakerstation.com) to ask questions or request another class.
TinkerCAD's intro video https://youtu.be/MwjWT-EvKSU
Lesson: Maker Keychain
1.) Login/Create Account
- In a new browser window, go to http://www.tinkercad.com and choose SIGN IN or SIGN UP as needed.
- Enter your credentials.
- The page will load with your dashboard. If you are an existing member, your existing designs will be displayed. Otherwise, you will see a generally blank screen.
2.) Create new design
- Click the Create new design button
- The page will refresh and the Tinkercad workspace will be displayed
- Scroll down until the geometric shapes are displayed in the tool pane on the right side of the screen
- Click the red box and drag it on to the workplane
3.) Edit shapes
- Click on the red box to reveal the shape handles.
- Select a corner handle and drag it to convert the square box into a rectangular box 40 mm long.
- Select the top center handle down to reduce the box height to 2 mm tall.
- In the tool pane, scroll to find the cylinder and drag it on to the workplane near the box.
- Select the top center handle and reduce the cylinder's height to 2 mm tall.
- Select and drag the cylinder so that its center lines up with the left edge of the box as shown in the screenshot.
- Click the +/- button and the panning left/right/up/down arrows to position your view of the workplane as needed.
4.) Add Text
- In the tool pane scroll down for individual letters.
- You may need to expand the Letters section of the tool plane.
- Select the letters "M" - "A" - "K" - "E" individually and drag them on to the box.
- Position the letters as shown in the screenshot.
5.) Add hole for the key ring
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- In the tool pane scroll down back up for the Round Roof shape.
- Drag the round roof anywhere on to the workplane.
- Click on the new shape and notice the arc'd rotation arrows.
- Rotate the round roof 90 degrees.
- Rotate it again 90 degrees onto it's side so that it looks like a half circle when viewed from the top (you will end up with a half cylinder shape).
- With the shape on its side, select the up pointing handle and raise it only 4mm so that it remains 1 mm below the workplane (-1 mm above the plane).
- Select the top handle and reduce the height so that it is 4mm tall.
- Select the side handles and drag to resize so that it is 14 mm long and 7 mm wide.
- Drag the half-cylinder on to the previous cylinder and line up the flat side with the letter "M"
- Take care to center the shapes as shown in the screenshot.
- Select only the half-cylinder and then click on the Hole option in the Inspector dialog box.
- The design should end up as shown in the screenshot.
