3D Printed SVG Figure

Challenge: For a student (eight year old) to identify and convert an SVG file into a 3D Print.

Background: As noted previously we had students who were challenged to locate a free SVG file, import it into Tinkercad and then convert it to a 3D Print.   Further challenge for the students was to ensure that the SVG file was selected had a purpose other than as a print.

The SVG  file was sourced from a prominent online free online source.   

Resources used to complete this print: SVG file, iPad, Tinkercad App, Bambu P1S, PLA.

Level of Difficulty: Low - as the rest of the prints that followed this format this was a straight forward process that the students were able to master quickly.   The challenge itself was the selection of a file that would translate to a physical print.

Size: The print measures 170mm across.   The print was 130mm high and had a width/depth of 10mm.  The student intended for it to be converted into a keyring although there were queries regarding the suitability of the print for this purpose.

Cost/Price: The print used 25g of PLA to complete the print.   This had a price point for the print of $0.68.

Timeframe: The print took one hour and three minutes to complete - as per the regular printing schedule this print included a six minute time to allow the printer time to warm up.

What we would do differently/Next Steps for the students: This print would lead itself to something related to heraldry based on its design - as a keyring it is potentially limited given that the connection between the snake and the leg of the bird is only a few mm wide.   If this was the intended purpose the student would need to reinforce this part of the print.