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Rose Window with Tinkercad

I love to study ancient civilizations and architecture. Last summer I attended a 3D printing workshop, "Tinkering with Tinkecad" at my school. At the workshop, I learned how 3D printing is not only revolutionizing STEM learning but also aiding other streams like Geography and History. I learned how I can print out historical artifacts to examine and understand them much better. Here, I'm sharing how I used Codeblocks to create the Rose Window of the Abbey of Fiastra. Things We Need Computer Internet 3D software (Tinkercad) Computer mice, 3D printer, and filaments for printing(optional) Division For convenience, we will divide the Rose Window into 2 parts,  Inner Shell  and  Outer Shell . Inner Shell: Division and Identification The Inner shell of the Rose Window can divide it into 3 parts: Central Part:   made up of a solid cylinder at the center with hole cylinder with 12 cylindrical holes with the base pointing towards you. Middle Part:   is made up of 12 cyli...

Space Invader With MakeCode

  Microsoft MakeCode is a framework for creating interactive and engaging programming experiences for those new to the world of programming. The platform provides the foundation for a tailored coding experience to create and run user programs on actual hardware or in a simulated target. MakeCode uses the blocks programming model to let the user learn coding concepts in a more tangible fashion. The blocks map directly to actual lines of code in a programming language. So, once a user has a sense of confidence and familiarity with how the blocks work, they can transition to coding more complex programs in the programming language itself. In this Instructable,  we'll develop  a simplified version of the classic 'Space Invaders' game using Microsoft MakeCode. As opposed to the real game of Space Invaders game, our Invader(enemy) will be firing and moving horizontally across the top of the screen. The player will control a laser cannon by moving it horizontally across the bott...

Coding the Heritage: Rose Window of Valvisciolo Abbey

  Have you ever stood in a vast cathedral or church, and looked up at a large circular stained glass window dominating one of the walls? Did you know it was called a rose window? Rose window is often used as a generic term applied to a circular window but is especially used for those found in Gothic cathedrals and churches. This type of window is called a rose window or a wheel window to refer to the fact that it's made of a series of smaller windows radiating out from the center like wheel spokes or flower petals. The rose window is one of the most representative elements of Gothic art and architecture. Their symbolism lies in geometry and the sense that many parts make a whole. When we study them, we begin to realize that these windows are made of geometric shapes. Whatever the style of window, all of the elements come together in a single cohesive design, the real and symbolic whole In this project, we will use Codeblocks and develop algorithms for the typical geometries of arch...