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3D Lab Online Course

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Introduction to digital prototyping tech
This module presents state-of-the-art technology for 3D design and printing and gives some links to other sources, where one can find more information in this fields. AUTHOR OF THE MODULE: Stavroula Sokoli
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New Artisans
This module focuses on implementation of the 3D design and printing in present artisans work. The field of artisanship is very vast and it is not possible to analyse (as well as make a list) all the jobs that can be defined as "artisans". We have chosen for this module the most characteristic fields then. After recalling the most important information regarding 3D modelling and printing, we present in details, how 3D technology changes jewellery-making process. We give also some hints regarding implementation of this innovation in other handicraft works, like those using leather, wood, metal, glass and ceramics as raw materials. The artisan production is closely connected with other sectors, and we have to consider that the development of 3D modelling allows a greater integration of these fields with undeniable benefits in all sectors. For this reason, the field of architecture and interior design in which artisan production is a strategic factor has been also considered as an example. AUTHORS OF THE MODULE: Enrico Ferranti, Mario Paiano, Letizia Di Pillo
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Youth creativity in the digital age
The aim of Module III is to present one of the possibilities, how the Module I and Module II can be implemented in small makerspace for and with young people interested in different implementations of 3D modeling and printing techniques. On the basis of workshops run in our 3D laboratory in Wadowice, we prepared practical lessons on how to introduce this interesting subject to your students or lab members. Following the lessons you will get information on how to start teaching 3D design and printing and what steps you can take in order to encourage people to create their own models. We are presenting here examples of specific activities on several different subjects and requiring specific skills going beyond 3D design. Finally we are giving here some tips on evaluating the process and showing potential advantages of learning 3D techniques for entrepreneurship possibilities. AUTHOR OF THE MODULE: Łukasz Putyra
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4. First steps in 3D printing – redesigning existing models

If you or your students are already familiar with the 3D printer and have your first models printed, but still are not confident enough to design an object from scratch, you can try working with modifications of the models designed by others, like those in online databases. Just find the model, which can be improved or personalised and start experimenting. Remember of respecting the property rights, especially if you are going to share your work later.

TinkerCAD, which we introduced in Module I: https://est.edu.pl/3dlab/lp-courses/3d-lab-online-course/lessons/5-3d-design-software-tinkercad/ is an excellent tool for this kind of work. It has a user-friendly interface and easy set of basic commands and tools, which one can learn in less than two hours. After setting up a free account you can upload any .stl file to your workspace and edit it.

There are some examples of modifications which can be done:

1. Example 1. Drone arms

The arms of a drone from the Thingiverse database look like this: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3129911

Printed and assembled they still look pretty fine:

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However they are a little bit too weak, especially when you crash the drone. For this reason we decided to make them stronger. They don’t look so nice anymore, but are more functional:

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2. Example 2. Drone frame

Another type of drone, but the same goal – to make the construction more resistant to destruction.

Original frame: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3310882

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Modifications which were made:

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Final product:

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Of course, these are only examples and you can modify other models in completely another way, depending on the purposes. Just remember that it is possible and ThinkerCAD is one of the tools very useful in this case. The rest is up to you.

3. First steps in 3D printing – models from the database

5. First steps in 3D printing – 2D-3D transformations

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