Project 1 – Concept to Production:

Description

Project 1 – Concept to Production:

This project requires work over a longer timeframe. In this project, students will work through the steps of physical modelling, digital modelling, and preparing a digital object for 3D printing. You will begin by learning an origami object of your choice. For this project, please avoid using simple objects such as a phone for a model. Instead, consider using more complex models such as a turtle or pinwheel as two examples. There are many great tutorials available on YouTube to help guide you through the process of learning your chosen origami model. Once you have a good origami model, you will use the professional design software, Solid Edge 2024 Community Edition to model your origami sculpture and export it as a .stl file for 3D printing. Solid Edge 2024 is a fantastic and powerful modelling software which is now being offered for free to people using it in non-professional settings. You are also welcome to use TinkerCAD which is an online 3D modelling program that is more user-friendly and easier to run on your computer. You will then be introduced to using 3D slicing software to prepare your .stl file for 3D printing. Finally, you will submit your 3D model to the Archer Library for 3D printing. A 500 to 700 word reflection on the process of creating your origami, designing your 3D model, and receiving your 3D printed model will accompany your work.

Software Used:

• Solid Edge 2024 OR TinkerCAD
• Prusa Slicer (OPTIONAL)

Steps:

• Research an origami model for your project.
• Practice the origami model until you are happy with your result. Once you are happy, take some pictures of it.
• 3D model your origami sculpture on Solid Edge 2024 (or TinkerCAD if your computer cannot run Solid Edge 2024) and take a few screenshots of the modelling process.
• Export your model as a .stl file for 3D printing.
• Send your .stl file to the Archer Library for 3D printing by September 30th.
• Write a 500 to 700 word reflection on the project.
• Present your project on your portfolio in a visually pleasing way with your paper origami pictures, 3D design process screenshots, and pictures of your 3D printed model.

IMPORTANT ARCHER LIBRARY 3D PRINTING LINKS AND RESOURCES:

To access the Archer Library’s 3D printing service, you will have to connect Papercut with your account. Follow the links below for setting that up. If you are experiencing Papercut problems, please contact IS directly and NOT 3D Printing/Library staff.

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