I need to 3D print something for my computer class but I don’t know what to 3D print. Any suggestions on what you want me to 3D print
(sorry if its in the wrong category)
Is the assignment simply described as “3D print something” for class? That’s rather vague. Are there any restrictions or guidelines to accompany the assignment?
Are you expected to use school resources? That would limit the size of the print to the size of the printers available. Many school resources post the restrictions regarding the print process as well as the cost involved. Do you have your own financial restrictions?
Do you care to print a dust-collector or a practical device? A batman or superman logo is popular with younger people, while an iPhone holder is useful to many.
As Johnny Five would say, “Need input.”
@Fred_U
The only restrictions are that it can’t be to small and it’s only black and maybe white.
Are you required to create the model yourself using a specific 3D modeling program?
Not too small? As in not microscopic? 10 mm on a side or 100 mm on a side? 1000 mm on a side?
Practical item or frivolous decoration?
@Fred_U
I have to use tinkercad.
I don’t know much about the small bit’s but I couldn’t hand in a Adolf galland logo that my dad wanted because it had too many small bit’s (the logo is basically mickey mouse with an axe and a gun without a tail) also it can be practical and frivolous.
Aha, more input. Now it appears that what you really seek is more of an idea than anything else. That’s rather challenging.
I found a graphic of the logo you mentioned and that would be challenging not because of the size but because it’s a collection of disconnected segments.
Tinkercad would allow you to print such a logo, but you’d have to learn how to create a vector file, import it, then raise it up and put a platform under it. Such a curious logo!
At this point in the discussion, I have no ideas to toss at you. If you develop an idea and need technical assistance, I’ll do my best to help, but the brain drain part (idea) is up to you.
If you wanted to use the Adolf Gallard logo, consider to view this video tutorial which explains how to convert a bitmap (raster) image to a vector image, which can be imported with TinkerCAD. You could then extrude the logo, add a plaque behind it to connect the independent segments. If you have the skill to edit the g-code, you can insert a pause between the base plaque, change colors from white to black and continue the print, getting a black mouse on a white support.
Just for the fun of it, I converted the logo to .SVG, imported it with TinkerCAD, added a 3mm base and extended the logo to 2mm above the base. Dropped it into my slicer and the result was quite good:
I expect you should have similar results should you take on this specific objective.
Thanks for the advice Fred U.