3D Printed Projects: Expanding on AR/VR with Tinkercad

 

We are always looking for ways to expand or use the technology in ways that interest the students.   In this example here the group for our school market day are developing unique and personalised bath toys, based on experimenting with 3D Prints.

We have spoken about the ability of the students to use their unique creations (with Tinkercad) and apply them in different contexts.    One of which we continue to develop is how we might use our CAD designs in other ways (other than 3D Printing).   These designs were increased in size so they were the size of the classroom, approximately two metres in height and two metres across.

These super size designs having been projected using Tinkercad were then screen shot to allow the students to use the image.   As part of our market day the students need to produce a series of images for videos and this is a great example to create something big and eye catching.

In another example shown left, we created another combination of AR/VR and the original student design which was projected to a massive size.  We posted the question to the students how could they interact with this? What else could they do with this super sized version? Obviously by increasing the size to this scale has meant that the students could check it for any errors or any design features.

One of the questions or challenges for this market day is to make the products be as personalised as possible.  How can the students create something that is both unique and individual.

We have detailed previously our 'Minecraft' nightlight designed group of students.   

This group have used the AR/VR feature in another way.  They have applied it to the design to see what they could potentially do design wise with their setup and their idea.   They have wanted to find a way to stage the design so that they could show someone how it might look with their name as part of the design.

They are looking at ways to project the name of an individual into a staged set-up thus allowing a prospective customer to view what they might be able to purchase with the product.   Obviously to further personalise the design the name of the person who purchases it would be prominently on display.

You can view further examples of how we have used the AR/VR feature of the Tinkercad App on the iPad here.