To show that you are ready to 3d Print, I would like you to use Autodesk Inventor to create a backpack tag to help you identify your backpack from all of the others:
Step 1) Go online to find an image you would like to add to your tags. Save it as a .jpg and place it somewhere you can easily find it in your computer.
Step 2) Draw and Dimension a 50 mm x 25 mm rectangle with a 3 mm circle 3 mm from the top and left hand side.
Step 2) Draw and Dimension a 50 mm x 25 mm rectangle with a 3 mm circle 3 mm from the top and left hand side.
Step 3) Finish that sketch and extrude it 1 mm
Step 4) Create a new sketch by right clicking on the surface of the tag and selecting "new sketch"
Step 5) Use the text tool to write your initials - you may use 2 or 3 letters any font you would like, but make them as large as will fit. I chose a Comic Sans font that was 15 mm tall. Extrude the letters 1 mm.
Step 6) Use the insert image feature to add it to the sketch with your initials. Resize it and place it to fit onto your tag.
Step 7) Use the line and three point arc tools to trace around the outside making sure to always see the green dot when connecting pieces. Each time you finish one section, choose to edit the extrusion and add the new section to the profile already extruded. Keep working until you have the entire shape you desire. If you are having trouble getting a section to extrude, go back and check your connection points.
Step 8) Save your tag when you are done.
Step 7) Use the line and three point arc tools to trace around the outside making sure to always see the green dot when connecting pieces. Each time you finish one section, choose to edit the extrusion and add the new section to the profile already extruded. Keep working until you have the entire shape you desire. If you are having trouble getting a section to extrude, go back and check your connection points.
Step 8) Save your tag when you are done.
Step 9) In the Application Menu, choose Export to Cad File and chose STL File (*.stl) before sending it to the USB Drive.
Final Inspection – Your teacher will then give your project a final inspection and allow you to choose one of the 10 colors of plastic to be used: Blue, Black, Red, True White, Green, Purple, Orange, Yellow, Gray or Warm Gray
Your teacher will guide you through the unloading and loading of the printer filament and allow you to print your project.
Tag 1 - Snipping your image
Tag 2 - Making your base plate
Tag 3 - Adding your initials
Tag 4 - Using line and spline to outline your image
Tag 5 - Getting your final product to the printer
From the teacher's computer - they will convert your .STL into a .Makerbot file
Loading the Filament / Changing Colors
How to Print
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