FreeCAD 3D Printing 4 Kids - Volume 2: Pendants

Using dynamic teach-while-doing method children learn how to use FreeCAD’s Part Design workbench to model three pendant projects. The book introduces students to the concepts of: the Cartesian coordinate system that describes three-dimensional space, conversion of inches to millimeters, the Part Design workbench toolbars, draw 2D sketches that can be turned into 3D solid objects, use of constraints to dimension sketch shapes, use of pad, pocket and revolve to create more complex shapes, exporting of .STL files, using Netfabb Basic to check .STL files for errors, and 3D printer settings. FreeCAD’s ability to be downloaded and ran without connection to the Internet allows it to be a terrific resource for any STEM education project worldwide.