Modular and Expandable Bottle Rack!

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This is a versatile Bottle/Wine Rack that seamlessly blends into any space while showcasing elegance. It has the capability to store bottles up to 95mm in diameter. The wine bottle will protrude at the back to maintain balance as the rack becomes taller. This design is also expandable, allowing you to keep adding parts and increasing its size as long as there's available space. I don't currently own a 3D printer but plan to post pictures of finished prints once I acquire one. In the meantime, please share your creations and photos so I can see them! Happy Printing! Print Settings Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.1 Layer Height Infill: 5% Custom Section Project: Expandable and Modular Drink Rack Overview: Objectives: Students will gain the ability to design modular objects and step into 3D printing. By completing this project, students will build upon their knowledge and apply it to real-world situations. Audiences: This project is suitable for students in grade 9 and above with little to no knowledge of 3D design. Subjects: Engineering, Technology Education Skills Learned: Students will learn to design an object using simple geometric shapes and measurements. Lesson: Step 1: Students should design their own modular drink rack that fits together, allowing for expandability. They can use any shape or size but ensure it fits on the build plate. After finalizing a design, they should use the "extrude" tool to build the object. Refer to the images below for clarification. Step 2: Print the pieces using a 3D printer. Students should only print two models: a base plate and the main body. Step 3: Assemble the models and write on a separate piece of paper what they would've done differently, teaching them to learn from mistakes and improve in the future. OPTIONAL Step 4: Return to 123d design, implement improvements listed in step 3, and print their final design. This is an example sketch for students to start with but feel free to get creative. The design should have a base plate where the balled joint can fit into. Once extruded, the design should feature a hole in the center for a drink to pass through, along with circular slots and tabs to connect identical pieces together. Custom Section Duration: Print Time: 7-9 Hours (Varies depending on size or design of the model) Design time: 45 minutes to 1 hour. Preparation: Students should research the basics of using 123d design. Teachers require access to a 3D printer and knowledge of how to operate it.