Summary

Shading with layers, multiple colors without dual extrusion.

Print Unique luggage or property tags by using different colors and z-stops

3 different Tags attached. Items are customizable in solid works.

-Dog tag
-Tuna tag
-Basic blank tag

How I Designed This

Design based on layer heights.

            <div><ol><li><p>I decided on a graphical item that meets the following criteria.<br>-Has shading requirements.<br>-Is multicolor.<br>-Has high contrast colors. </p></li><li><p>I chose layer height and color scheme.<br>-.2mm layer height for TPU &amp;/or PLA filament.</p></li><li>I then designed the object around the chosen layer height.<br>-I decided on a object with a 3 mm base thickness.<br>-I began cutting away layers with .2mm difference in height.</li></ol></div>

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Project: Shading with layers, multiple colors without dual extrusion.

            <div><p>Project Name: Shading with layers, multiple colors without dual extrusion.</p><p>Overview &amp; Background: Student will learn how to design items that incorporate different layer thicknesses and filament changes for shading and visual effects.</p><p>Objectives: Designing objects in layers, utilizing z-stop points, shading/visual effects.</p><p>Audiences: Intermediate - Expert</p><p>Subjects: Graphic arts, CADD Design, </p><p>Skills Learned (Standards): Filament changes, designing graphics, problem solving, multiple colors without dual extrusion</p><p>Lesson/Activity: </p><ol><li><p>Decide on a graphical item that meets following criteria.<br>-Has shading requirements.<br>-Is multicolor.<br>-Has high contrast colors. </p></li><li><p>Choose layer height and color scheme.<br>-.2mm layer height recommended for TPU filament.</p></li><li>Design object around chosen layer height.<br>-Decide on bottom/base color design object with 3 mm base thickness.(PIC)<br>-Begin drawing layers with .2mm difference in height.<br>-Record different layer heights to know where to program z-stops.<br>See video for z-stop change<br><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/saRuymPIdl8">https://youtu.be/saRuymPIdl8</a></li></ol><p>Duration: </p><ol><li>Carefully choosing a design, that has two to three colors with simple graphics. 30 min.</li><li>Draw graphics to utilize .2mm layer height to create contrast and display color boundaries. 90 min</li><li>Print item and change colored filament utilizing Z-stops one or more times. 60 min </li></ol><p>Preparation: </p><ol><li>Basic 3D Modeling software. (FreeCAD, SolidWorks, AutoCADD, etc.)</li><li>Basic 3D printer knowledge.</li><li>At least 2 different colors of filaments.</li><li>Pre chosen graphic.</li></ol><p>References: </p><ol><li>None.</li></ol><p>Rubric &amp; Assessment: </p><ol><li>2-3 millimeter thick object designed around .2 mm layer height.</li><li>Coaster, personal item tag, luggage tag, Frisbee, stained glass(tpu) window. </li></ol><p>Handouts &amp; Assets: Print or send attachments to students to give them ideas on where to start.</p><p>Dog picture, Tuna Picture, Sphero picture.</p></div>                <p class="detail-video"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/saRuymPIdl8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>            <p class="detail-image"><img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/4d/9d/e0/84/3e/Tuna.JPG"></p>                <p class="detail-image"><img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/c4/95/e3/e6/e3/tuna.jpg"></p>            <p class="detail-caption"><strong>Simple item to start with.</strong></p>                <p class="detail-image"><img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/b6/91/02/66/a1/20160811_202032.jpg"></p>

Multi-Colors Using Layers