3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 1
Lesson 1 Objectives To be able to use Google Sketch Up. To be familiar with the different uses.
To be able to use basic tools.
So lets get started!Open SketchUp or download from http://www.sketchup.com
For this exercise we will use Woodworking - Millimetres
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 1
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 1
These are the different tools we will be using
Line Move ScalePan
ArcEraserOrbit
ShapesPaint Bucket
Push/Pull
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 1
Use the ‘rectangle’ tool to draw a footprint
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 1
Use the ‘Push/pull’ tool to pull objects up
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 1
Draw shapes onto the face of an object
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 1
Use ‘eraser’ tool to delete parts
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 1
Use ‘orbit’ tool to change the view
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 1
Use the ‘select’ tool to highlight a line or shape
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 1
The ‘move’ tool allows you to move selected shapes
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 1
The ‘paint bucket’ tool lets you colour your drawing
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 1
The ‘pan’ tool lets you move the view
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 2
Now it’s your turn!Use the tools you have just used,
to create your own Key Ring Design
Lesson 2 Objectivesa. Learn how to make lettering embossed and relief.
b. Learn how to create a detailed edging.
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 2
Step 1 Draw yourself a basic shape for your Key Ring
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 2
Step 1 Using the tools we learnt last lesson create an edge/ design around the side of the basic shape.
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 2
Step 3 Once you have done this you need to remove any interior lines so it makes one solid shape.
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 2
Step 5 Using the ‘off set’ tool you can select one of the edges and create a smaller outline of your shape on the inside.
Once you have done this you can extrude the centre so it’s slightly inset.
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 2
Step 6 To add 3D text you need to click the TOOLS button at the top of the page and select 3D TEXT.
You can then type what ever you wish in the dialogue box and change the font style, then place it on the chosen face.
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 2
Step 6 To add 3D text you need to click the TOOLS button at the top of the page and select 3D TEXT.
You can then type what ever you wish in the dialogue box and change the font style, then place it on the chosen face.
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 2
Step 7 To change the size and depth of the text you need to press the ‘scale’ button at the top.
You will get small green squares across the text, you can move these wherever you wish and change the depth of the text.
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Step 8 You can add more text if you wish. The more creative the better. Then extrude a hole to attach your key ring.
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 3
Lesson 3Print your Keyring!
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 3
Step 1 Open your Sketch Up file from last lesson.
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 3
Step 2 You need to export the file from Sketch up. You need to click ‘file export’ then click 3D model.
A dialogue box will appear, you need to select in the bottom section OBJ file. Save this in a folder of your choice.
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 3
Step 3 Open Cura. If you haven’t downloaded Cura yet visit https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 3
Step 4 Click the ‘load’ button at the top of page and select your file from the 3D folder you saved it in.
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 3
Step 5 Your file will be imported
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 3
Step 6 You need to click the ‘scale’ button at the bottom of the screen to reduce/enlarge the size of your key ring.
You can type the numbers in the different axis to change the scale.
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 3
Step 7 You now need to rotate your plaque so that it is laid flat to print. You can do this two ways, one with the circles around the shape and
the other using the ‘rotate’ buttons.
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 3
Step 9 To save the key ring onto your SD (removable storage) card you need to click the button at the top of the screen. This has the time it will
take to print underneath.
3D Printed Key Rings. Lesson 3
Step 10Now eject the SD Card and place it
into the 3D printer. Select your file and print.