3D Printed SVG Example

Challenge: To use an SVG file to create a 3D Print that has a purpose.

Background: As noted a previous challenge given to students we were looking at ways in which we could create a SVG and then convert this into a 3D Print.  We were also looking at having a purpose for a print - by either selecting an SVG file that didn't need adjusting or to resize, adjust or the print.

In the instance of the example shown left the student viewed a number of designs and selected this 'school bus' from the list.   The design had clear holes built into the design and this was potentially be used to 'loop' or hook into the design creating the potential for a keyring or similar type purpose.

Resources Used: iPad, Tinkercad App, regular PLA, Bambu H2D, SVG File (from FreeSVG Files)

Level of Difficulty: Low.  In this instance the file didn't need any adjustments and when it was located and was inserted into Tinkercad, met the size requirements and was a simple matter to import the design.

Size: The print measures 120mm across, was 130mm high and was 10mm deep giving it strength.

Cost/Price: Using the Bambu Lab Studio software associated with the problem once the .stl needed slicing we can determine that the print used 27g of filament and this had a price point of $0.67.

Timeframe: To complete this print the duration of time involved was forty seven minutes.

What we would do differently/Next step for the students: This design could have potentially had additions made to it prior to being printed.   We could have sprayed it afterwards or looked at different colour combinations.

As a basic task that was completed easily to demonstrate a point this task was ideal.