Robotics 1.0 Lesson Plan
Lesson 20 :Ready, Set, Print!

Purpose : Students will learn the basics of 3D Printing, download ready-made models from Printables, perform simple editing operations and prepare models for printing.

No. of Classes

1 Class (Time : 1 Hour 30 Minutes)
Maximum 2 Students per Computer

Materials Required
  • Computer
  • Internet Connection
  • Anycubic Slicer Next
  • STL Files
  • 3D Printer (Optional)
Curriculum Content

  1. 9.7 Downloading Models from Printables
  2. 9.8 Importing STL Files
  3. 9.9 Basic Editing Tools

Prior Knowledge

Basic Computer Operation Knowledge

Exercises

Exercise 1

Download an Existing Project from Printables

👉Click here here to download the STL model.

👉Click here here to learn how to prepare and print the model using Anycubic Slicer Next.

Exercise 2

Create a Longer Rack by Editing an Existing Rack

Solution


Here is the Solution:

  • Click here to see the Solution Video for Exercise 2
    • Teacher's Instruction
    1. Demonstrate how to download a 3D model from the Printables website.
    2. Guide students to import the downloaded STL file into Anycubic Slicer Next.
    3. Explain the basic editing tools such as Move, Rotate, and Scale, and demonstrate their functions.
    4. Show students how to slice the model and generate the G-code required for 3D printing.
    5. Demonstrate how to save the generated G-code file.
    6. Guide students through the Rack and Pinion activity using the Cut, Copy, Paste, Align, and Flip tools.
    7. Encourage students to compare the original model with the edited model before exporting it for printing.
    8. Answer students' questions and provide support during the practical activities.
    9. Review the complete workflow from downloading a model to preparing it for 3D printing.