3D Print Your Own Game Piece
Don't just play board games; create your own! It is easy to free design in Tinkercad, but it is often difficult to determine the "printability" of their design. You design something that looks good on the screen but won't withstand the laws of gravity or the limitations of the 3D printer. In this lesson you will learn some of the primary considerations you must keep in mind while making design decisions.
You can create your own board game pieces. Begin by following a tutorial (either a printed version or video version) to design a standard game piece. Then follow good design practices (considering size, supports and surface area) to create your own original figure. The pieces print quickly, making them ideal for classrooms with limited printer time.
Don't just play board games; create your own! It is easy to free design in Tinkercad, but it is often difficult to determine the "printability" of their design. You design something that looks good on the screen but won't withstand the laws of gravity or the limitations of the 3D printer. In this lesson you will learn some of the primary considerations you must keep in mind while making design decisions.
You can create your own board game pieces. Begin by following a tutorial (either a printed version or video version) to design a standard game piece. Then follow good design practices (considering size, supports and surface area) to create your own original figure. The pieces print quickly, making them ideal for classrooms with limited printer time.
Don't just play board games; create your own! It is easy to free design in Tinkercad, but it is often difficult to determine the "printability" of their design. You design something that looks good on the screen but won't withstand the laws of gravity or the limitations of the 3D printer. In this lesson you will learn some of the primary considerations you must keep in mind while making design decisions.
You can create your own board game pieces. Begin by following a tutorial (either a printed version or video version) to design a standard game piece. Then follow good design practices (considering size, supports and surface area) to create your own original figure. The pieces print quickly, making them ideal for classrooms with limited printer time.
Level: 1
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*: Varies by design
Sample print - 17 minutes
*Print Times vary significantly based on the printer and settings used. All print times are calculated for a Prusa MK3S printer using the settings described in the tutorial.
