C7: 3D Designing (BlocksCAD & Tinkercad 3D)

Aim

To create a personalized keychain or cube using BlocksCAD.

Requirements

  • Computer or laptop

  • Internet access

  • BlocksCAD website (https://www.blockscad3d.com)

Steps

  1. Open BlocksCAD and log in (or use as a guest).

  2. Explore the shape menu → Try cube, sphere, and cylinder.

  3. Drag a “cube” block into the workspace.

    • Adjust its size (length, width, height).

  4. Add a text block → Type your name or initials.

    • Change its size so it fits on your cube or rectangle.

  5. Use the move/translate block to place the text on the shape.

  6. Rotate the 3D view to check your design from all angles.

  7. For a keychain:

    • Add a small cylinder block (as a hole) at one corner.

    • This will allow the key ring to pass through.

  8. Save or export your design in STL format.

Observation Table

Shape Used

Code Block

What It Creates

Cube

Cube()

Square box

Cylinder

Cylinder()

Tube or hole

Text

Text()

Words or name

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