Sketchup keychain

Sketchup 2017

---your goal is six 3D models---

1. Check for Sketchup 2017

• if not ... look in the IT folder for new sketchup2017 and the extension...drag to desktop then run it.

to load the extension:  windows- extension manager - select sketchup-stl-2.1.6.rbz

2. Watch the following video for TIPS & Tricks regarding 3D printing

• 3D Printing with SketchUp: 10 Tips and Tricks  https://i.materialise.com/blog/3d-printing-with-sketchup/

3. If you build something... add it to the group:

ThingiVerse Group

http://www.thingiverse.com/groups/acssinfotech

4. Marks: (always add your URL)

• post image of (coloured) sketchup image 
• post image of STL file in MakerBot Desktop

• create link in blog post to STL file

LINK TO STL FILE

5. The following is the first Key Ring project 

• Do it once with your initials
• Do it again with a design you draw in the middle
• Do it thrice with a downloadable item from the 3DWarehouse (Window menu in Sketchup)

3D Keyring tutorial (oval with Initials)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zqp1MFgpCuA

3D Keyring tutorial - SketchUp - CRTHS

...note group object before export as STL

6. import and trace models

• Do 2 different models

Ideas from:  ... last years Digital Media Blog
http://eqsheppardmedia.blogspot.ca/2016/05/key-chains-part-2.html

The following tutorial describes how to load an image then trace the design into a 3D printable solid.
You may choose any design you wish.

3D Printed Cookie cutters
http://danieltal.com/3d-printed-cookie-cutters/


FINALLY
ADVANCED
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7. Chess Piece ( advanced )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPQliNKJKto 
3D Printing from SketchUp | SketchUp Show #68 (Tutorial)