Introduction: Introduction to Tinkercad Keychain

Quick activity for introduction to 3D modeling that is also a quick print.

Step 1: Change the Name

After creating a new design file, change the name by clicking on the words in the top left and typing in your last name and "Name Badge"

Step 2: Add "TEXT"

Click, hold, drag, and release the "TEXT" onto your workplane

Step 3: Change the "TEXT"

in the menu to the right that appears when the "TEXT" on the workplane is selected, change the "TEXT" to your name

Step 4: Add a Box

Click, hold, drag, and release the box in front of your name on the workplane.

Step 5: Changing Heights

When you click on the white square on top of the 3d figures, you can change the height of the 3D figure either by the click-hold-drag-release or clicking the number signifying the height (normally in millimeters) and typing in the desired number. Normally for speedy printing, 3 mm for the name and 2 mm for the rectangular prism works best. Click and drag the rectangular prism covering an area bigger than your name.

Step 6: Make a Hold for a Keychain

Click-hold-drag-release a hole cylinder on your workplane. Change the diameter to 3mm. Move it to a spot on the rectangular prism.

Step 7: Group

Select all the items and group them.