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Day 5: 3D Printing

 My 3D Printing Background:

I've had no prior experience in high school, and the last printing job I've done was in middle school with my old STEM teachers, so today was enlightening.

What I used and What I designed:

I chose to use TinkerCad since I am a beginner, and I had not had the chance to make whatever I wanted before. With that being said, I decided to design a little figurine from the hit video game, Among Us.


Pictured: Side View of Among Us Figure

Pictured: Front View + Legs of Figure

What I learned:

Through a series of videos and tutorials, I learned about the factors that have to be taken into account when 3D designing such as overhangs, wall thickness, and surface area support. Specifically, these factors determine how your design will print out whether it affects surface smoothness or the overall structure. Additionally, I also learned how to navigate TinkerCad and become proficient in resizing and adjusting objects to fit my design.




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