PROJECT 3 // 3D Printed Objects: Fabricate & Present

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3D Printed Project (Object Design or Chess Set) 

Assignment: BLOG POST: Design Objects or 3D-Printed Chess Set: Printing & Presenting!

Assigned: Thursday, Nov 28

Due: Sunday, Dec 4 @ 11:59pm (Midnight!)

Design Object or Chess Set


Assignment Description:

Prepare your design files for print, make an appointment at the Thing Tank, 3D print your object, take high quality photographs of your finished pieces, and document your process in a new post on your process blog. See requirements below.


Assignment Requirements:

  1. For each piece (minimum total of 6) export as STLs - be sure the models are water tight (closed polysurfaces) and manifold.
  2. Slice using PrusaSlicer (installed on PCs in the Thing Tank) - recommended settings: Printer set to Prusa i3 MK2.5, filament set to PLA and layer height set to .2mm (normal). Take a screen record video of the slicer simulation for your blog post.
  3. Print your designs on the Prusa Mini+ printers in the Thing Tank. Sign up for time with Printers at this link
  4. Document this project in a new post on your blog. Consider presentation formats. Be sure to include:
    1. Concept sketches and/or preliminary models
    2. Consideration of feedback from peer-to-peer sessions
    3. Your two HD renders of final models
    4. Include one screen record video of successful Slicer simulation
    5. Photo or video documentation of the printing process
    6. At least two high quality photographs your final 3D printed object
      1. Against a neutral background
      2. In its ideal setting (on a chess board, or landscape, or desk etc.)
    7. A brief description for each of the visuals listed above


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