3D Printed SVG Dinosaur

 

Challenge: Use an SVG file from a free site to create a file and modify it for a different purpose.

Background: We have detailed this process through this blog over a number of posts - which you can see by clicking on the link here.  It is also the same process where we developed SVG stencils such as this bus.

In this example here this process was completed using a dinosaur SVG which was then converted by introducing a name onto the figure and introducing a significant hole into the figure - this then converts the purpose of the figure to a key/badge.

Resources Used: SVG File (free download), iPad, Tinkercad App (free), Bambu PS1, Regular PLA (Bambu brand PLA)

Level of Difficulty: Low.  This was completed independently by an eight year old student who is working for the first year with Tinkercad in the class, started using the program in February.

Size: The print measures 200mm across is 100mm high for the main body and 130mm high at the top of the neck, head.   The print had a width of 10mm thick meaning it is extremely robust and unlikely to be broken or damaged.

Cost/Price: The print used 37g of regular PLA to produce.  This gave it a price point of $0.93c.   Given the dimensions, the intention and the decision to make sure it was durable this was about correct.

Timeframe: To complete the print on the Bambu P1S Printer (this is a new smaller machine and the first print that we have completed this year on the machine.  We will be producing a seperate print detailing this set up and describing how the machines differ from the H2D.  This print took fifty four minutes.

What we would do differently/Next steps for the students:   Nil this was completed as intended.  There was no 'rafting' waste plastic as a result of the print (although we are now recycling everything anyway).  

3D Printing: Utilising the Tinkercad Shapes

Challenge: A Y3 student, coming up with his first print.

Background: This print was the very first individual print that was created by a Y3 student (an seven year old).   He used the main interface from Tinkercad to locate the cartoon dinosaur figure.   The second step was that he looked for accessory to combine with the dinosaur and the student chose the top-hat.  The hat was oversized and created a humorous effect of having the two working in conjunction.  

The final step of the design was the purpose of the print the student was queried about what would be the purpose of the figure.   The student considered this and decided to introduce a block to the design, which would allow for a storage option.    The student then decided to look at spending time having the print spray painted.

The student made the decision to go with a green and orange pattern as shown left once the spray painting was completed (by a senior student at our school).

Level of Difficulty: Low.   This was deceptive as the student used pre-made design and then combined two elements before adding an additional feature.    The combination worked exceptionally well.

Size: The design measured 120mm in length was 70mm wide and was 100mm at the height of the hat.

The student didn't want to change the design from the moment it was completed, although the potential for storage is somewhat limited, a bigger figure would mean more potential.

Timeframe: Eight and a half hours.   There was a significant amount of rafting involved in this print to support the printing.  The was caused by the tail and aspects of the design like the hat overlapping the dinosaurs head.   Technically these could have been reduced (however if this was the case the hat would not have had the effect that the student wanted).

What we would do differently/Next steps for the students: This was a Y3 student who was taking their first steps in designs for 3D Printing.  The student was thrilled with the results - they produced something which looked completed, had a purpose and balance.   It should have them excited for the future and inspire them to create their own original projects moving forward.