3D Printing in Education (Mercy 2017)

Curious about 3D printing? We will walk through the basics of 3D printing and introduce simple programs for creating 3D models suitable for printing. No previous 3D modeling experience is needed. We will also look at how existing lessons can be enhanced by a dash of 3D printing.

My Presentation PDF

• • Tinkercad – Free, simple, online (my quick overview)
  • OpenSCAD – Free, write a program to design objects
  • AutoDesk Fusion 360 – Free for Education

• • Wind Turbine Model Building
  • Create a Cell Phone Holder
  • Football Concussion
  • It’s an OpenSCAD Christmas
  • Solve a Problem
  • Build a Conceptual Model of Mitosis

• • Slow Acceleration
  • Rotational Inertial Demonstrator
  • Adjustable Fidget Spinner – Photogate Mount
  • Phone Scope Mount
  • Table Clamp
  • Centripetal Force Demonstrator
  • Vernier Force Plate Attachment
  • All of My Models