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Birdhouse
This project requires students to design within a tight set of parameters. Students select a species of local nesting birds and then design and build a birdhouse suitable for their chosen species. They will have to research parameters such as opening sizes and locations, birdhouse placement, and communal vs individual housing preferences. They will design their chosen design in a 3D CAD program such as TinkerCAD before 3D printing it and installing their birdhouse in their local environment.
Subjects
Design and Technology
Science
Mathematics
Computing
Biology
Years | Grades
7th Grade | 11-12 years
8th Grade | 12-13 years
9th Grade | 13-14 years
10th Grade | 14-15 years
Duration
Lesson 1: 90 minutes
Print time: ~ 12 hours +
Lesson 2: 90 minutes
Birdhouse Trailer
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0:45
Objectives
Design and measure with precision to an accuracy of 0.1mm
Design and 3D print a birdhouse to meet the requirements of their chosen species
Demonstrate how to align and combine objects in 3D CAD software
Employ tolerances and offsets
Demonstrate the ability to split a design down into 3D printable elements
Tools and equipment
BE3D eDee printer and computer devices with CAD software
Example models
Files and sandpaper for post-processing operations (Optional)
PLA surface sealant (Optional)
Paint (Optional)
Wire or cord for hanging the birdhouse (Optional)
Webcam (Optional)
Skill requirements
To participate in the lesson, students should be able to:
Use TinkerCAD, Fusion 360 or Similar CAD software at an intermediate level
Be comfortable using DeeControl software including adjusting print settings
Use the BE3D eDee 3D printer
Birdhouse walkthrough
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3D models overview
Total print time
75 hours 25 minutes
Total filament
308.6 m
Additional non-printable components
Printed all at once
BIRDHOUSE 1 BASE
6 hours
26.7 m
BIRDHOUSE 1 ROOF
7 hours
28.7 m
BIRDHOUSE 1 ENTRANCE
30 minutes
0.6 m
BIRDHOUSE 2 BASE
5 hours 40 minutes
23 m
BIRDHOUSE 2 FRONT
1 hour 15 minutes
5.9 m
BIRDHOUSE 2 ENTRANCE
1 hour 15 minutes
2.4 m
BIRDHOUSE 3 BASE
4 hours 30 minutes
18.6 m
BIRDHOUSE 3 TOP
4 hours 30 minutes
18.3 m
BIRDHOUSE 4 BASE
10 hours
44.3 m
BIRDHOUSE 4 TOP
14 hours 30 minutes
46.1 m
BIRDHOUSE 4 ENTRANCE
1 hour
1.2 m
BIRDHOUSE 5 BASE
8 hours 30 minutes
43.9 m
BIRDHOUSE 5 TURRET
8 hours 30 minutes
43.9 m
BIRDHOUSE 5 CAP
1 hour 45 minutes
9 m
Note: Values are calculated for one set of models.
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