3D Print Your Own Configurable Building Bricks
Design and 3D print your own building bricks using OnShape! In this project you will learn and practice some of the basic tools in OnShape (Sketch, Extrude, Dimension) as you design a 2x4 brick. Then you will learn how to use variables and configurations to turn that brick into any size brick or plate you want with just the click of the mouse. These bricks will fit together with standard Lego bricks and should be printed without supports. The download also includes sample .stl files for you to print.
Design and 3D print your own building bricks using OnShape! In this project you will learn and practice some of the basic tools in OnShape (Sketch, Extrude, Dimension) as you design a 2x4 brick. Then you will learn how to use variables and configurations to turn that brick into any size brick or plate you want with just the click of the mouse. These bricks will fit together with standard Lego bricks and should be printed without supports. The download also includes sample .stl files for you to print.
Design and 3D print your own building bricks using OnShape! In this project you will learn and practice some of the basic tools in OnShape (Sketch, Extrude, Dimension) as you design a 2x4 brick. Then you will learn how to use variables and configurations to turn that brick into any size brick or plate you want with just the click of the mouse. These bricks will fit together with standard Lego bricks and should be printed without supports. The download also includes sample .stl files for you to print.
Configurable Building Bricks
Platform: Onshape
Supplies Needed: None
Formats: The downloadable .zip file will have the tutorial in the following formats:
Video: Follow along with the step-by-step video to create your own project. Play and pause as often as you need to. You can view the video on a computer, a tablet or your phone.
On Screen Tutorial: Scroll through the steps on your computer, tablet or phone. This .pdf file contains a picture and description for every step.
Printed Booklet: This .pdf file is designed to be printed double-sided on the short edge. Fold the stack of papers in half and staple along the fold to create a booklet that you can hold in your hand as you complete the steps on screen.
Print Time*:
2x4 Brick - 11 minutes
*Print Times vary significantly based on the printer and settings used. Print time is calculated for a Prusa MK4 printer using the settings described in the tutorial.
