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FLEXI-SAUR

This project highlights an important capability of 3D printing, called “print-in-place”. The ability to construct a fully assembled item from scratch, complete with working hinges and articulation, is currently unique to 3D printing. Across 2 x 90-minute lessons, students will create a model of their chosen dinosaur type. Then they will split the model into sections and add print-in-place hinges. Lastly, they will 3D print their very own “Flexi-Saur”.
Subjects
Design and TechnologyHumanitiesScienceComputingHistory
Years | Grades
8th Grade | 12-13 years9th Grade | 13-14 years10th Grade | 14-15 years11th Grade | 15-16 years
Duration
Lesson 1: 90 minutes Print time: ~ 1 hour 30 minutes Lesson 2: 90 minutes

Flexi-Saur trailer
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Objectives

  • Create a 3D model of your chosen dinosaur
  • Split your model into sections and add print-in-place hinges
  • Slice and print your Flexi-Saur model
 

Tools and equipment

  • be3D eDee printer and computers with CAD software
  • Example hinges
  • Example Flexi-Saur
 

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 with the principles of print-in-place hinges and their design
  • Be comfortable using DeeControl software including adjusting print settings
  • Use the be3D eDee printer

Flexi-Saur walkthrough
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3D models overview

  • Total print time 12 hours 10 minutes
  • Total filament 26.7 m
  • Additional non-printable components
  • Printed all at once
BALL AND SOCKET HINGE
  • 10 minutes
  • 0.05 m
BRACHIOSAURUS
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
  • 2.6 m
BRACHIOSAURUS 2
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
  • 2.6 m
CONE AND SOCKET CUTAWAY
  • 1 hour
  • 1.8 m
DOUBLE CONE AND SOCKET HINGE
  • 2 hours 45 minutes
  • 7.7 m
FLEXI DINO EGG
  • 2 hours 45 minutes
  • 6.6 m
LIVING HINGE
  • 10 minutes
  • 0.12 m
OVERSIZED PIN HINGE
  • 40 minutes
  • 1.7 m
PIANO HINGE
  • 1 hour
  • 2 m
SIMPLE BALL AND SOCKET HINGE
  • 20 minutes
  • 0.5 m
SIMPLE PIN HINGE
  • 50 minutes
  • 1.1 m
Note: Values are calculated for one set of models.

Lesson resources

  • Lesson plan
  • Example hinges
  • Example Flexi-Saur
  • Worksheet
  • Walkthrough
  • Presentation
  • 3D models
  • 3D print instructions
  • Curriculum alignment
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