FreeCAD 3D Printing Beginner Course

Students will learn 3D printing using FreeCAD, an open source 3D CAD modeling program. Students will operate the software and use grating stereo and laser holography technology to complete the production of 3D printing products. FreeCAD has a set of tools suitable for any 3D model development environment. It is powerful and easy to use. It is the best choice for getting started with 3D modeling. This course will take this powerful software as the main teaching tool, and lead students to learn the basic concepts of 3D space and gradually gain an in-depth understanding of the relevant knowledge and technology of 3D printing. Instructors will demonstrate the production process of objects such as mobile phone holders, keychains, cartoon characters, etc. in class, and answer students' questions on the spot, imparting knowledge to students in a fun and harmonious teaching atmosphere. Each production case involved in the course is equipped with exercises that students need to complete independently, so that the instructor can evaluate the students' knowledge mastery level after class. At the end of the entire course, each/each group of students should be able to independently print their 3D works.

Learning Outcomes

1. Learn basic concepts of 3D printing
2. Learn how to use a 3D printer an its components
3. Learn FreeCAD functions like modifying lines, surfaces, volumes; modelling and related tools
4. Learn about organic solid modelling