This is the resource page for “3D Printed Pen Holders” a Cable Makerspace Workshop. If you can, complete the “Downloads and Registrations” section before arriving to the workshop. No other preparation in necessary, the rest of the resources here are for your reference during and after the workshop.
Downloads and Registrations
Download/Register for these ahead of time to make the most of the workshop. If you run into trouble or can’t get to it ahead of time, that’s ok! We’ll have TAs on hand to help day of.
- Tinkercad: Free 3D Modeling Software. Join the Pen Holder classroom here: https://www.tinkercad.com/joinclass/9HVKK72JH
- Prusaslicer: Slicing software to convert your model to a printable file: https://www.prusa3d.com/en/page/prusaslicer_424/ (we will configure this together)
Resources
- Tinkercad Tutorials: A great resource for learning 3D modelling: https://www.tinkercad.com/learn
- Thingiverse: A free repository of printable 3D models https://www.thingiverse.com/
- Prusa Slicer: Here’s a beginner guide to prusa slicer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZYmEXP6A-o
More about the Makerspace
- Website - sign up for trainings here: https://engineering.dartmouth.edu/makerspace#
- Tool Guides - a growing collection of guides for using the tools in the makerspace: https://www.notion.so/dalilab/Makerspace-Tool-Guides-91b9c558025343e78c4412d821cc4d0c?pvs=4
- Contact us! Reach out to program director Molly Morin at molly.c.morin@dartmouth.edu