Name Plate

3D Design 3: CREATING & PRINTING

Instructions
INTRODUCTION

Create a 3D object then print it out in on the 3D Printer

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Create an object that includes the following
– Place everything on a flat surface that is .5 cm thick and no larger than 4×10 cm
– Your name in 3D text
– 3 Objects / Symbols that represent you
– Include a round pen holder or cup shape (with a stem if you want TOP TEN Points)
— NOTE: The printer can only build 45 degree overhangs, more will need support, which the rendering software will add, but you will have to remove manually.
Export as a STL file and submit for printing.

KEY CRITERIA:

Your name and three objects, one of them round.

EXTENDING:

Include a stem in your pen holder

Explanation Video

FreeCAD Tutorial - Parameters

FreeCAD Tutorial - On 3D Shape

Gallery of Samples