3D Printing and Creation

Course Duration
30 hours

Event Location
On-campus activities

Object
Students aged 10-18

Course Introduction
- Creative Thinking and Design Fundamentals (2 hours)
- Introduction to 3D printing technology and processes (2 hours)
- Practical 3D graffiti basic techniques (2 hours)
- Further design practice (2 hours)
- Hands-on practice (2 hours)
- Complete an individual or group 3D printing project (20 hours)

Precautions
- Safe use of 3D printing equipment
- Pay attention to equipment operating procedures
- Teamwork to complete 3D works

Benefits of Learning
- Gain 3D design and printing skills
- Enhancement of creative thinking

Certificate
Upon completion, a 3D design certificate will be issued by Apolo Electronics Co. Ltd. and its co-organizers.

Learning Platform
Arduino / Python

Teaching Materials
Laptops / Desktops

3D Printing Project Course Syllabus

一、 3D Design Fundamentals

1. 3D Design Overview (2 hours)
- To explore the basic concepts of 3D design and its application scope.
- Introduces common 3D design tools and software (such as Tinkercad and Fusion 360).

2. Basic Operation Practice (2 hours)
- Use Tinkercad for simple object design.
- Practice modifying templates to master basic operations.

3. Design Principles (2 hours)
- Understand the basics of shape, size, and proportion.
- Design simple 3D graphics (such as cubes and cylinders).

二、 Introduction to 3D Printing Technology

4. 3D Printing Workflow (2 hours)
- Introduce the basic workflow and technology types of 3D printing (such as FDM and SLA).
- Practice slicing models and master the use of relevant software (such as Cura).

5. Materials and Equipment (2 hours)
- Gain a deeper understanding of the properties of common 3D printing materials (such as PLA and ABS).
- Understand the composition and operating principles of a 3D printer.

6. Print Parameter Settings (2 hours)
- Learn how to set key parameters such as print speed, layer height, and fill density.
- Conduct model checks and prepare for printing.

三、 Creative Design and Practical Application

7. Creative Design Thinking (2 hours)
- Explore how to discover creative ideas and transform them into 3D designs.
- Engage in group discussions and brainstorming sessions to generate inspiration.

8. Personal Design Project Launch (2 hours)
- Students choose a design theme and begin designing a 3D model.
- The mentor provides guidance and helps confirm the approach.

9. Model Slicing and Printing Preparation (2 hours)
- Import and cut the model using slicing software.
- Set the printing parameters to ensure that the printing preparation is complete.

10. Actual Printing Process (2 hours)
- To actually print on a 3D printer.
- Monitor the printing process to ensure the results meet expectations.