Sketches: Shapr3D
In Shapr3D you begin the modeling process with a two-dimensional sketch, then extrude your sketch into a three-dimensional body. Think of drawing a square and extruding that square into a cube.
Shapr3D is free to download and try out. However, a paid subscription is required to export high quality files. Currently, the standard subscription price is $20 per month. As a student, however, you can get full access to Shapr3D for free for one year.
You can download Shapr3D here. You can find the educational discount here.
Shapr3D is free to download and try out. However, a paid subscription is required to export high quality files. Currently, the standard subscription price is $20 per month. As a student, however, you can get full access to Shapr3D for free for one year.
You can download Shapr3D here. You can find the educational discount here.
Lesson: Creating a cord drop
Assignment: Create a cord drop or other model of your choosing
- Using Shapr3D, create a drapery cord drop or other model of your choosing
- Export your model as an STL file
- Upload the STL file to Tinkercad and make the design public (learn how)
- Import your STL file into FlashPrint, slice, and export as a GCODE file
- Print your GCODE file on your Finder
- Take a screenshot of your model in Shapr3D
- Take clear, detailed photos of your printed model
- Upload the Shapr3D screenshot and the photos of your print to Tinkercad
- Copy the public link for your design (learn how)
- Use the contact form on the homepage of this site to send me public link to your design
Lesson: Creating a cable wrap
- Adding a reference image and sketching the base (video)
- Using loft to form the model body (video)
- Adding holes to secure the cable end (video)
- Slicing the model (video)
Assignment: Create a power adapter cable wrap or other model of your choosing
- Using Shapr3D, create a power adapter cable wrap or other model of your choosing
- Export your model as an STL file
- Upload the STL file to Tinkercad and make the design public (learn how)
- Import your STL file into FlashPrint, slice, and export as a GCODE file
- Print your GCODE file on your Finder
- Take a screenshot of your model in Shapr3D
- Take clear, detailed photos of your printed model
- Upload the Shapr3D screenshot and the photos of your print to Tinkercad
- Copy the public link for your design (learn how)
- Use the contact form on the homepage of this site to send me public link to your design
Shapr3D resources
- Draw 2D sketches (YouTube playlist)
- Creating simple 3D bodies (YouTube playlist)
- Creating complex 3D bodies (YouTube playlist)