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ORCSGirls Junior

3D Printing

Katie Bates

katie@orcsgirls.org

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Zoom information

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  • Please rename yourself in Zoom to show your first name and last name initial (e.g. Leah T)
  • Volunteers - please rename yourself and add (Volunteer) to your name
  • If you’re new to Zoom, the mute/unmute and the start/stop video buttons are in the bottom left corner

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Rules

  • Treat each other and the volunteers with respect. Unruly behaviour will not be tolerated and you will be disconnected.
  • Please have your microphone muted unless you are speaking.
  • If you have a questions, please ask in the chat first and a volunteer will help.
  • Do not spam the chat.

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Introductions

Welcome to our online class.

Today’s instructors and volunteers

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Katie Bates

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Thomas Proffen

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THE POWER OF MAKING ..

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3D PRINTING EVERYWHERE ..

Metal

Sugar

Living tissue

Dresses

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METAL 3D PRINTING IN ACTION

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3D PRINTED HOUSE

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3D PRINTED CARS

http://web.ornl.gov/sci/manufacturing/media/news/3d-car/

http://web.ornl.gov/sci/manufacturing/media/news/detroit-show/

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EVEN PRINTING A CAR ..

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TIME TO PRINT

See the 3D Printer in action.

We print a model that is stored as G-code on the memory card in the printer.

G-code is the language the printer understands.

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FROM MODEL TO PRINTED OBJECT

Download or create 3D model and save as STL file

‘Slice’ model to create printer commands

(G code)

Print

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3D Objects

  • Placing/resizing shapes
  • Making cutouts
  • Changing the position of shapes
  • Making merged figures
  • Changing color

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Adding Text

We can add text to our 3D designs!

  • Drag out “TEXT” onto your design
  • Set the text to “Hole”
  • Merge the design and the text

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Project

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Heart

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Creating 3D Designs in Tinkercad

  • Go to www.orcsgirls.org/class
  • Click link Tinkercad
  • If your name pops up, hit the “That’s me!” button

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Wait here once you’ve made your account…

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MAKING A HEART FROM SIMPLE SHAPES

  • Create two cylinders and a cube
  • Line up the cylinders to create a heart
  • Use Merge to combine the three shapes
  • Extensions
    • Create a hole or ring for a necklace
    • Add your initials

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CREATE YOUR OWN!

Remember

  • Sketch what you want to design.
  • As we are printing the plastic layer-by-layer, so no overhangs.
  • Avoid small details (units are mm)
  • Nozzle diameter is 0.4 mm.
  • Model no larger than 6000 mm3 – e.g. 60x20x5 mm3 is fine.

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Breakouts

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No access to a 3D Printer?

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We can 3D print and ship it to you.

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  • Follow the rules about the design.

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  • Make sure your parents complete the form that will be in the thank-you email (details in email after this event)

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Time for a group photo

Turn on your camera if you like to be in it.

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Upcoming classes

Sign up for virtual classes or camps

www.orcsgirls.org/junior

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2025 Virtual classes

Feb 15

Creating Games with Scratch

Mar 1

Introduction to VR

Apr 12

Where Do Emojis Come From?

May 17

Cyber Security Basics

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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ATTENDING

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www.orcsgirls.org

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contact@orcsgirls.org

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Big thank you to our

volunteers, partners and sponsors.

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ORCSGirls

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ORCSGirls