The Multipurpose Tool

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The project had its doors wide open, and we were required to design something that would bring immense benefits to the school environment, capable of adapting seamlessly with ease. SJ.HT.NW 3rd period. How I Designed This Project To create a massive structure, one needs to start from basic shapes. However, in printing software, scaling your shape does not increase its size. Project: The Ultimate Multipurpose Tool Objectives The student will successfully use blender and print a three-dimensional model by the end of this project. Audiences Advanced upper-middle school students or college students are expected to complete this project with relative ease. Preparation A background in 3D printing is not necessary, but prior knowledge of blender would be highly beneficial. The materials needed for this project include a laptop, computer mouse, a flash drive (if multiple students use the same laptop), and access to a 3D printer and printing software. Steps! The steps we followed to create this project were: Firstly, we started with a cube. We then altered its dimensions by scaling it, transforming it into a rectangle. After achieving the desired shape, we extruded out its center to give it a frame-like appearance. In object mode, we ensured that everything was set before adding a cylinder and scaling it according to our needs. We duplicated the cylinder but were only able to move it along the X, Y, or Z axis without disrupting the entire project. Subsequently, we switched back to basic shapes, using a sphere which we cut in half by pressing Ctrl and left-clicking on the mouse then clicking delete. The edges and faces disappeared. Next, we dragged the half sphere up to the bottom of the cylinder, bringing it to its final position. Results After completing this project, each student should be proficient in operating blender and successfully printing a three-dimensional model from the 3D printer. We believe that students' effort and ability to operate blender accurately will be reflected in their grades.