Aim
To create a personalized keychain or cube using BlocksCAD.
Requirements
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Computer or laptop
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Internet access
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BlocksCAD website (https://www.blockscad3d.com)
Steps
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Open BlocksCAD and log in (or use as a guest).
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Explore the shape menu → Try cube, sphere, and cylinder.
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Drag a “cube” block into the workspace.
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Adjust its size (length, width, height).
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Add a text block → Type your name or initials.
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Change its size so it fits on your cube or rectangle.
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Use the move/translate block to place the text on the shape.
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Rotate the 3D view to check your design from all angles.
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For a keychain:
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Add a small cylinder block (as a hole) at one corner.
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This will allow the key ring to pass through.
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Save or export your design in STL format.
Observation Table
|
Shape Used |
Code Block |
What It Creates |
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Cube |
Cube() |
Square box |
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Cylinder |
Cylinder() |
Tube or hole |
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Text |
Text() |
Words or name |