ImpossiblyTinyObject

thingiverse

One day at school, I was feeling really unenthusiastic about my classes and my friend told me about this competition, so I thought it would be super fun to create an object that would make everyone go wild! I decided to whip up this object during study hall because I wanted to keep things simple for younger students. This object, which I came up with in under an hour, is easy to follow and even younger kids can do it. I printed it out on my school's 3D printer twice, just like the picture shows. I noticed that it really helped me relax during a super busy school day by shaking it around in my hand. Plus, the print time wasn't too bad either! I hope whoever downloads my object has an amazing time with it! -Piece out [Hee, hee, a play on words :-P] ImpossiblyTinyObject Objectives of this project for entry-level learners: A student making this object would learn how to use basic but essential tools for creating their very first objects in Fusion 360. They would also pick up the basics of modifying said objects using other tools available on the program. ImpossiblyTinyObject The Audience: This audience includes kids aged 8+, or even grade three level students who can understand how to make this object. This is a beginner's object that students of this age can start learning how to use this 3D CAD program. ImpossiblyTinyObject Preparations requirements: A student would need to have a computer with Fusion 360 downloaded on it and they also need to understand the basics of opening a program and following instructions on how to use a program. A material that could help but is not required is a ruler that measures in millimeters/centimeters to help the student grasp how big the object they are making is. ImpossiblyTinyObject The Steps involved for creating this said object: Enter the Fusion 360 environment onto model mode and get started! Enter the create section and draw a cube in any size you like, but make sure it's actually a cube! Remember, a square is a rectangle, but a rectangle isn't always a square. This also applies to cubes - a cube is a rectangular prism, but a rectangular prism isn't always a cube. After the cube is the right size, use the hole tool, click on the edges first to figure out where the center of the cube's face is. Then pull the hole through to the same length as the cube's side's length. Repeat steps four and five as necessary - get that hole just right! Enter the modify section and use the Filet tool. Click on as many sides as you need to. This is a super important step if you want your object to look curved, just like the model on Thingiverse. Enter the create tool once more and create a sphere! The sphere's diameter must be slightly larger than the diameter of the holes on the cube, but smaller than the inside of the cube. Then move the sphere into the center of the cube - this might take some practice, so don't worry if it takes a few tries! Sometimes when moving the sphere or using the Filet tool, the object gets all misshapen and weird-looking. No worries! Just use the Press-Pull tool to fix any problems. And that's it! The object should be complete - congratulations! ImpossiblyTinyObject Results: The student should have made a cube of any size with rounded edges and a sphere trapped inside. If they did everything correctly, the sphere shouldn't fall out of the holes - cool, huh?!