Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
To get the best out of 3D printing, it helps if you can design your own parts. In this tutorial series, we will learn to use a free 3D CAD program to do just that.
In this episode, we model our first object: a simple tool holder for allen keys, screwdrivers, etc. The main tools we use in Onshape to achieve this are 2D sketches and extrusion. There is also a focus on construction lines, constraints, dimensioning, prototyping and exporting for printing.
0:00 Introduction
3D design for 3D printing Onshape playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGqRUdq5ULsONnjEEPeBxxStEsobDKAtV
Direct link to create a free account: onshape.com/en/products/free
0:40 What we are designing
1:02 Taking measurements
Digital calipers on Amazon : amzn.to/3Bu6yjN
1:42 3D printing design considerations
2:04 Creating a new document
2:19 Camera controls
2:53 Creating a sketch
3:50 Drawing lines, rectangles and circles
4:14 Constraints, construction lines and dimensions
8:04 Extrude tool
8:53 Fillets (rounded edges)
9:33 Exporting an STL for fast prototyping
10:20 Adding/subtracting from the model for a mounting boss
13:20 Revisiting 3D printing design considerations
14:04 Conclusion
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
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To get the best out of 3D printing, it helps if you can design your own parts. In this tutorial series, we will learn to use a free 3D CAD program to do just that.
In this episode, we model our first object: a simple tool holder for allen keys, screwdrivers, etc. The main tools we use in Onshape to achieve this are 2D sketches and extrusion. There is also a focus on construction lines, constraints, dimensioning, prototyping and exporting for printing.
0:00 Introduction
3D design for 3D printing Onshape playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGqRUdq5ULsONnjEEPeBxxStEsobDKAtV
Direct link to create a free account: onshape.com/en/products/free
0:40 What we are designing
1:02 Taking measurements
Digital calipers on Amazon : amzn.to/3Bu6yjN
1:42 3D printing design considerations
2:04 Creating a new document
2:19 Camera controls
2:53 Creating a sketch
3:50 Drawing lines, rectangles and circles
4:14 Constraints, construction lines and dimensions
8:04 Extrude tool
8:53 Fillets (rounded edges)
9:33 Exporting an STL for fast prototyping
10:20 Adding/subtracting from the model for a mounting boss
13:20 Revisiting 3D printing design considerations
14:04 Conclusion
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
https://3dprintersonline.com.au/
Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe.
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/teachingtech
