Ultimaker Core Lessons: STEAM lesson 5—Sphericons
When you rotate a symmetric polygon around a mirror axis, cut the solid into two equal parts, and then put the parts back together differently, you produce a sphericon, a three-dimensional solid with one side and two edges.
Why does it work? Create sphericons to explore the relationship between cones, cubes, and octahedrons and find out.
Project Objectives
- Understand geometry and geometry transformations
- Understand and execute boolean operations
- Prepare a model for 3D printing
- Assemble sets of parts (magnets)
- Produce a 3D model from a 2D design
- Use the Revolve command to transform a 2D sketch to 3D object
Recommended age range 10+
Category: Beginner lesson
Tags: 3D CAD, 3D printing, 3D printed, beginners, design, education
Software: Tinkercad, Fusion 360
Lesson Duration: One 45 minute class (additional time to print)
Estimated filament use (per person): ~1.6-3m/~12g-24g
