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Brick by Brick
Have you ever played with building bricks but the part you need just doesn’t exist? In this lesson you get the chance to remedy that! Design, model and 3D print your own custom parts compatible with LEGO™ and other mainstream building block manufacturers. Build the models that you have never been able to before and let your imagination run wild.
Subjects
Biology
Computing
Design and Technology
Mathematics
Science
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
Lesson 2: 90 minutes
Print Time: ~12 hours
Brick by Brick trailer
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0:36
Objectives
Design and measure to a precision of 0.2 mm
Design and 3D print a model component compatible with existing building block products
Demonstrate how to align objects in TinkerCAD or an alternate CAD program
Employ tolerances and offsets in TinkerCAD or an alternate CAD program
Tools and equipment
A selection of generic building blocks such as LEGO®
Paper and pencils
Example building blocks from a variety of other brands (if available)
Example construction instructions (if available)
Pliers / scissors / snips / tweezers
Digital camera (optional extension activity)
Skill requirements
To participate in the lesson, students should be able to:
Follow dimensions displayed as a technical drawing.
Use TinkerCAD, Fusion 360 or Similar CAD software at an intermediate level
Be comfortable using DeeControl2 software including adjusting print settings
Use the BE3D EDEE 3D printer
Brick by Brick walkthrough
Locked
Play
2:36
3D models overview
Total print time
17 hours 30 minutes
Total filament
28.5 m
Additional non-printable components
Printed all at once
1 x 2 brick
20 minutes
0.3 m
1 x 2 plate
10 minutes
0.13 m
1 x 4 plate
20 minutes
0.25 m
1 x 8 brick
50 minutes
1 m
1 x 8 plate
20 minutes
0.5 m
2 x 2 brick
30 minutes
0.5 m
2 x 2 doubler
20 minutes
0.35 m
2 x 2 plate
20 minutes
0.23 m
2 x 3 brick
40 minutes
0.75 m
2 x 3 plate
20 minutes
0.37 m
2 x 4 brick
50 minutes
1 m
2 x 4 doubler
30 minutes
0.65 m
2 x 4 plate
20 minutes
0.47 m
2 x 6 block
50 minutes
1.4 m
2 x 6 doubler
40 minutes
0.96 m
2 x 8 doubler
40 minutes
1.2 m
2 x 8 plate
30 minutes
1.2 m
Cylinder 1
20 minutes
0.26 m
Cylinder 2
20 minutes
0.26 m
Cylinder 3
20 minutes
0.26 m
FLIPPER
30 minutes
0.8 m
Hexagon block
1 hour
1.5 m
HINGE COMPLETE
1 hour 45 minutes
4.4 m
HINGE COMPLETE LARGE
3 hours
6.7 m
Name plate
1 hour 15 minutes
3 m
Note: Values are calculated for one set of models.
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