Bracket

I had a lot of fun learning how to create this three hole bracket. First, I created three circles and made them all equal to each other so that the holes in in the bracket would be even. Next I had to create 3 arcs and create tangent relationships between the arcs and the circles so that they would come together as one whole unit. After removing the unnecessary lines I had the base sketch for my 3 hole bracket. I then took that base and extruded it upwards so that the 3d model would then be created. After doing that I created 3 more circles in each corner of the bracket and negatively extruded ( downwards) each one so that that I could create the holes that go within each corner of the bracket. After that I was done and all that remained was to round the edges of the 3d model to make it look nice and neat and my completed bracket was done! The images below are in chronological order. Model a Triangle-Cap

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Stylus and Base

Creating the stylus and base was challenging but I still enjoyed the process and learning how to create intricate details that add to the overall look of the object. Starting out with my sketch I had to draw a pencil like shape on a 2d plane. I had to remove a section of the sharp end and add a curve to it so that when I turned the sketch into a 3d model it would have a rounded tip. Using the revolve tool I turned the 2d sketch into a 3d shape. To create the divot between the tip of the stylus and the rest of the body I created a circle that indented into the stylus and then deleted it so that only the indented space was left. The next step was to remove one edge of the stylus. I did this by creating a flat surface on the 2d plane and then extruding it upwards through the stylus. After deleting it the side that I needed to be gone was gone. To create the base was a similar process as the stylus. I drew a 2d sketch and then used the revolve tool to make it 3d. I used section view to cut the 3d model in half so that I could properly adjust the stylus in the hole of the base. I had to adjust the placement of the stylus and round the edges of the base to make it look neat and proper but after these adjustments I was done. I rounded the edges of the base on the top and bottom and my final product was complete. The images below are in chronological order. 3D Modeling a Stylus & Base on iPad | Shapr3d Step-by-Step

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Tutorial Bracket Mount

The first model below was process of creating the bracket mount from the learning section in the Shapr3D app. It was fun learning from the tutorial of how the process of making a certain 3D model was made.

The first step was to make a sketch of the main component of the bracket mount. I first sketched of the dimensions of the sizing of the model, then on the next step, I stretched out the body by 30mm and made it into a 3D figure. I then used the offset tool to measure the inside of the model and incorporated a hole inside of the model. The next step was to add the hook and the rest of the top components. I added a work plane, hovering the model to begin the next step. The images below were the next steps I have approached.

The next step was working with the work plane. I combined a circle and a long rectangle into one figure and then lowered that work plane figure onto the model, so it would cut through the model, making its shape. I then intersected the two separated models together into the image shown on step 5. I then used the concentric tool to group a circle within the model as well as two more circles at the lip of the model to make its opening. The final step was to make the base of the model.

I sketched out the base of the model then made it into a 3D item by making its base 50mm by 40mm in size. I then made 4 holes on the base plane and used the concentric trait to align them to each corner. I then smoothed out the edges around the 4 holes to make the function of the base more better. Now it was time to connect the two models together. I attached both of the models together and then smoothed out the edges around the model to give it a authentic look as well as changing the models color to give it a better look. In the end it turned out great, and looked exactly as the tutorial model.

3D Modeling an iPad Stylus & Mount

This model was a big challenge for me. The process of creating this model was a lot more difficult than the bracket mount. It required more steps and details to achieve its dimensions as well as the whole model itself. The process took a lot longer than I thought it would be, but all in all I was able to achieve to create an iPad stylus with a mount in it. Below are the steps that I have taken to achieve the end product.

I first sketched out the overall sizing of the iPad stylus. The height was 166mm and I sharpened the arc at the tip of the pencil to give it a better look. I then highlighted the sketch, used the extrude tool, then selected the long side of the stylus, used the rotate around axis tool, then finally used the revolve tool to make it into a stylus shape. In step 3, I added some details by combining a skinny rectangle at the side of the stylus to give it more of an iPad stylus look. The next step was to make the stylus mount.

I went back to the 2D view of the model to create the mount for the stylus. I created the dimensions from the mount as seen above, and I then highlighted that shape, as well as highlighting the side of the long side of the pencil, and used the revolve tool to make the shape of the sketch go around the stylus. I had to make some adjustments since the pencil wasn’t completely inside of the mount, so I had to move the stylus around to fit into the mount. It fit perfectly and at the end, I curved the edges around the mount to give it a cleaner look, as well as changing the color of the stylus and the mount. This process was very challenging for me, I had to learn new types of tools that I haven’t learned before to create this model. However, I have learned a lot from these videos, and I look forward to what I will make with these skills that I have learned in Shapr3D.

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Bracket

To being learning Shapr3D more in-depth I followed the Bracket Mount tutorial in the app. Below are pictures from beginning to end showcasing the process of the design that I made by following the tutorial.

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Personal model

The tutorial I choose to follow from the Shapr3D step-by-step modeling guide to make this model was the 3D Modeling a Stylus & Base on iPad. Below are screenshots of the entire process of following the tutorial to create the design from beginning to end.

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“Bracket”

I created the bracket mount 3D model in Shapr3D by beginning with a 2D view of the grid and drawing the initial basic structure of the body of the bracket with the line tool. I then extended or stretched the flat outline to expand it into a 3D model. I added a second plane at the top of the structure and was able to sketch the top section of the structure, also using the line tool, on the additional plane using a 2D view again. I expanded the sketch into a 3D structure and combined it with the already constructed body. I created holes in the structure by drawing additional outlines on the structure, either with the line or circle tool, and pushed the shapes through the model with the shapr arrows to a hole in that shape in the bracket. Finally, I added the base of the bracket by using the rectangle tool to create a 3D rectangular base. I added holes in the base using the circle tool to create 4 even circles in each corner of the rectangular base. To make the final model appear more smooth and complete, I selected the straight edges of the bracket and curved them, giving the object a more rounded finish.

“3D Modeling a Bench on iPad”

Similar to the bracket model, I began the bench design with a 2D view of the grid to make it easier to sketch the initial outline of the bench. I used the line tool to sketch the shape and offset the edges to increase the thickness of the bench. I extended the sketch to make it a 3D model. I selected the outward face of each side of the bench and once again had a 2D view of the surface. I created the holes in the sides of the bench by using the rectangle tool. I selected the edges of the rectangle to create a curved surface rather than a straight edge and used the arrows to push the shape through the side to create the hole. Finally, I selected the bottom edges of the bench and gave them a curved finish for a completed appearance.

I used the “3D Modeling a Bench on an iPad | Shapr3D Step-by-Step” video tutorial to create my bench model in Shapr3D.

Triangle Cap

This tutorial made the construction of a triangle cap very easy and straightforward. We began by ensuring that we were in a millimeter view and that all snapping guides were on. In the top view, we made a sketch that would then become the basis for our triangle cap. Some of the functions were difficult to figure out, such as the “copy” function, because the version of Shapr3D that was used in the video is not the same as what I have on my app, but I figured these things out as we went along (the copy function is a small button that appears next to the sketch). We utilized dragging the transformation centers to the origin and rotating in order to make copies to make our sketch. We also used the equal tool to ensure that our circles stayed the same size. Drawing the arcs was a bit confusing because I thought that I had to guess where the person in the tutorial was drawing the arcs from, but in a later step he instructs to make them all tangents and set a 50mm radius, which made my sketch look like his. Once we made the sketch a body, we his the body and the sketch to begin a different part of the object. This was important for me to learn because I did not utilize this when making my first Shapr 3D sketch for the Self Expressions drafts. We drew a new sketch and used the revolve tool, which I have never used, to create an odd looking shape. Using a new plane, also something I did not do, allowed us to more easily sketch what we wanted and create the holes for the triangle cap. Trimming really helps to organize your sketch as well, as seen throughout this tutorial. The techniques used in this video were ones that I had never thought to do and will enhance future designs of mine.

Photos of the process

Tinkercad i-frame

Tutorial Reference

Model a triangle-cap from Shapr 3D

Bracket-mount

Although I do know that the bracket-mount tutorial was meant for people who could not see the trimagle cap tutorial, I really wanted to hone in on the skills and I thought this design looked intriguing and challenging. Making sure we were in millimeter view and had all on the snapping guides, we began sketching on the left view which is a 2D view, which is easier to sketch on. We manipulated the work plane so that each block represented 5mm, which was better for this design and something I had not thought about before. We drew a an oddly-shaped which we then turned into a 3D body by pulling it out. Being able to adjust the lengths by doing an action and then pressing the measurements associated with it and customizing them helped greatly throughout this entire tutorial. We used the offset tool to create a sketch on the inside of the model which we would later turn into a hole. Drawing a sketch above our work and then pulling it down later to cut parts makes the process much easier than what I had thought you would have to do. Trimming unnecessary parts of the sketches really does wonders in terms of organizing a sketch and design. What I believe this tutorial exemplified was hiding and showing bodies and sketches; in my Self Expressions Iterations I was having a lot of difficulty because my sketches and bodies were all over the place, but throught his tutorial I became aware of how to fix this issue and create a more seamless design. We used the intersect method to manipulate our design and make something that was once a hole into the body we want. Making circles concentric ensures that your sketches are right where they should be and makes them precise. Maneuvering the app was made easy with this tutorial, as every little movement was made clear and vocalized. Cutting material was made easy through taking a sketch and pushing in downwards to cut through another body.

Optimization was another area of design that this tutorial made clear of its importance. We hid our main body and began a different body. We optimized blending by selecting all of the edges we wanted to blend and doing it all at once. Again, using the copy tool, we optimized translating circles. Selecting all four circle filling and pulling them down to create holes was another way that we optimized because this allowed us to not have to do this one by one.

We opened the view of the first body again and saw how they were not one body, and were actually two separate bodies. Using the union tool, we made the two bodies into one; this really helped when it came to customizing the color because you did not have to try and find the exact same color for both parts.

We did a lot of blending in this sketch, especially towards the end. Making circles and arcs concentric also added to the precision of the design. We added a lot of details to this design which I believe makes this tutorial stand out; aesthetics really do matter in a design and this tutorial’s precision on this matter makes me want to incorporate more of these techniques into my future designs.

Photos of the Process

Tinkercad i-frame

Tutorial Reference

Model a bracket-mount from Shapr 3D

Bracket

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My first step for the model was to draw with lines in a 2D workspace which I would then make a closed shape to stretch out the model with. This was repeated for a lot of the pieces on this model. The whole process was a lot of making shapes that I would extrude out, then fillet all the rough edges to make them rounded and smooth. This was the first model I had ever done and it looked extremely complicated at first. The guide made it really easy to follow along because he split everything into manageable parts. I learned a lot about the fillet tool which came in handy for the second model.

Bench

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I followed the bench tutorial from Shapr3D for this one. I drew out a couple 2D lines, which I would link together and manually type in the angle of separation. I learned how to use the tangent tool to link the corners with rounded edges. After that, I used the offset tool to expand the line I originally drew, and connected that original with the offset line at the bottom, making a closed shape which I could stretch into a 3D model. I made some handles and filleted all of the sharp edges. At the end I decided to use the same colors as in the video.

Bracket

To begin learning Shapr3D more in-depth, I followed the “Model a Triangle Cap” tutorial within the app. This was very helpful in learning how to use the apple pencil to create sketches and turn them into full three-dimensional models. There were a few times where the software did not work as I was expecting, and I had to restart to get it to recognize my sketch as a closed shape. After trying again, it worked properly and I was able to finish the model.

Stylus and Base

For this model, I followed the “3D Modeling a Stylus & Base on iPad” video tutorial. I was surprised to see that the process of modeling a stylus was more complicated than I had expected, however this was likely due to the fact that I was still getting used to the software. It was very interesting learning how sketches can be revolved around an axis to quickly create a 3D shape. There were again a few places were the software was not working exactly as it was in the tutorial video, but I was able to use workarounds to achieve similar results.

Bracket

To create this bracket mount, the first step I took was outline the shape of the object in 2D. From following the tutorial I was able to sketch the outline of the object with the correct dimensions. After the 2D sketch was completed I selected the sketch and pulled it out to make the body 3D. After filling out the object, I then beveled the sides and created a hole inside of the bracket.

The next steps I took was to create a hole on top of the bracket by using the plane tool to place the shaped hole in correctly. I then pushed the plane down through the solid object to create a hole. I then intersected the two objects to get the correct shape of the bracket mount.

I then beveled the outside arms that were sticking out to round them out and places a hole in between the two arms.

The bottom portion of the object then needed to be made and connected. A separate square the four holes in each corner was then created. We rounded it out and then connected it to the entire object.

The final step that was taken was to bevel out the rest of the edges to perfect the bracket mount.

3D Modeling a Tea Kettle

For the 3D modeling of our choice I choose to create a tea kettle. This design was very challenging and very time consuming. To start, the first step I took was to download the tea kettle image to trace over it. I then used the spline tool to sketch half of the outline out. After sketching the outline out I revolved the 2D sketch to make it into a 3D object. I then did the same to the top of kettle pot cover. After those were fully revolved I then created the handle by creating a plane on the 2D sketch of the handle and used the sweep tool to make the handle 3D.

The next step was creating the spout by using the ellipsis tool to create circles where the spout would connect to the kettle. After placing the circles in the correct position, I clicked all the circle sketches in place and used the loft tool to make it into 3D.

I hid the kettle bottle to make sketching the spout easier but after bringing the body back, I then hollowed out the inside of both the kettle and spout by shelling the object.

Lastly, the final step I took was beveling small details and angles of the kettle. I unhid the other parts of the tea kettle and finally changed the color.

Credit to Shapr3D and tutorial by Wayne State Industrial Design Professor and Autodesk Expert Elite educator Claas Kuhnen.