Build-A-Bot 3d

Date and Time

Sunday, Jul 26, 2026 2pm - 5pm

Location

Details

Learn the basics of 3d modeling and customize your own 3d printed fidget robot.

Benjamin is a 3d printed fidget robot with elastic holding the arms and legs to allow repositioning them. In this 2 hour class you will design a custom head for your robot. Everyone will leave with a complete robot with your own selections of pre-printed parts in a variety of colors including a "starter head".

Due to time constraints the part you design will be printed after the class and you can pick them up during any open hours. Printing a robot head takes about 35 minutes which limits how many people can print parts in a reasonable time.

We will be using Cadoodle which is a free and open source 3d software with an interface that makes it easy to get started making geometric based models. As well as Orca Slicer for the portion about 3d slicer settings.

Everything you need will be provided during the event. This event is best for adults and kids 8 and up. Computer mouse skills are critical with this software.

We will cover:
• Using multiple basic shapes to add or subtract to create more complex shapes
• Aligning multiple shapes
• Using 2d sketches to create 3d shapes using pad or revolve
• Discuss design considerations for 3d printing such as overhangs and dimensional accuracy
• Basics on how slicing software works to prepare models for 3d printing