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πŸ–¨οΈ 3D Printing Resources

Design, customize, and print parts for your robot!

πŸ†• This section grows as you discover more!

🎨 Why 3D Print Robot Parts?

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Protection

Create bumpers, armor, and protective cases to keep your robot safe from crashes!

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Custom Mounts

Design brackets for new sensors, cameras, or attachments exactly where YOU want them!

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Personality

Add eyes, faces, decorations, flagsβ€”make your robot look AWESOME and unique!

πŸ“¦ Free 3D Models for micro:bit & Maqueen

🎨 Design Your Own Parts (FREE Software!)

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Tinkercad (Best for Beginners!)

Browser-based, block-building style 3D design. Like LEGO but for 3D models! Perfect for kids!

Best For: Simple boxes, mounts, brackets

Age Level: 7+ (super easy!)

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Fusion 360 (Advanced)

Professional CAD softwareβ€”FREE for students! Complex designs, precise measurements, parametric modeling.

Best For: Precise parts, mechanical designs

Age Level: 10+ (learning curve!)

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Blender (Creative Designs)

Amazing for organic shapes, characters, decorative pieces. Make robot faces, sculptures, art!

Best For: Decorations, characters, art pieces

Age Level: 12+ (powerful but complex)

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OpenSCAD (Code-Based!)

Design 3D models with CODE! Perfect if you love programming. Precise, parametric, version-controllable!

Best For: Programmers who think in code!

Age Level: 10+ (if they like coding)

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πŸ“š Learn 3D Design

Tinkercad Tutorials (Official)

tinkercad.com/learn

Step-by-step lessons built into the platform. Start with "Learning Center" for guided projects!

YouTube: "Maker's Muse"

Excellent 3D printing channel

Design tips, troubleshooting, project ideas. Very beginner-friendly!

r/3Dprinting on Reddit

reddit.com/r/3Dprinting

Massive community for troubleshooting, inspiration, and showing off creations!

πŸ–¨οΈ Your Specific Printer

πŸ“ Note: Once you know which printer I can add a new section here with:

  • β€’ Link to official manual/guides
  • β€’ Recommended slicer software
  • β€’ Optimal settings for their specific model
  • β€’ Troubleshooting resources
  • β€’ Compatible filament types

This section is ready to expand with printer-specific content!

πŸ’‘ Project Ideas to Get Started

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Bumper Guards

Simple first project: design protective bumpers for the front/back of your robot!

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HuskyLens Stand

Adjustable mount to position the camera at different angles and heights!

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Robot Face

Design a decorative face, eyes, or personality piece to make your robot unique!

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Flag Holder

Mount a flag or antenna on topβ€”easy to design and looks awesome!

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Tool Holder

Create a storage compartment for tools, pens, or small objects!

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Custom Chassis

Advanced: design a completely custom body that replaces the default chassis!

πŸ“Œ This Page Will Grow!

As you discover cool models, design techniques, or printer-specific tips, we'll add them here! This is a living resource that expands with your journey.

Future Sections Could Include:

  • β€’ Your printer's specific settings
  • β€’ Filament comparison guide
  • β€’ Your custom designs showcase
  • β€’ Advanced techniques you discover
  • β€’ Links to models YOU created!
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