Tinker Nest

I was looking for some design ideas for my half-yearly designing project when I came across this puzzle made on Pinterest. I loved it and decided to make it for my submission. This puzzle is not only fun to solve and beautiful to see but also apt for beginners like me. Things We Need Tinkercad account(It's free) Slicing Software 3D printer Filament of choice (I used Blue and Black) Digits 8 I started by designing digit 8 first simply because it is easy to make among other digits and it may be used as a base to make other digits, as you will notice later. To make digit 8 : Drag a sold Box to the workplane and adjust its measurements so that its Length to 40 mm, Width to 24 mm, and Height to 8mm. For the inner holes of the 8, use two hole cube with Length and Width = 8m and Height = 10mm. Now, drag 2 hole Roof and rotate them so that they are pointing toward the main body of digit 8. To cut off the corner, use 4 hole Box and rotate it at a 45 degree Finally, select all the shapes and...

6H2O + 6CO2 + Light Energy ----------> C6H12O6 + 6O2 This is one of the equations that are most important for our existence on earth. This equation is the representation of the chemical reaction that takes place during photosynthesis in plants. Basically, photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert the sun's light into energy. Photosynthesis is one of the most important processes on this planet; it is the foundation for the entire food chain and provides humans with breathable air. In this project, we will conduct a simple experiment using spinach leaves to demonstrate that, in the presence of light and carbon dioxide, leaves produce gas bubbles. While we cannot prove in this experiment that these bubbles are oxygen without a gas probe, but when we investigate further and perform this experiment in the absence of baking soda(sodium bicarbonate), which provides carbon dioxide, no bubbles are released. Things We Need A clear drinking glass or 500ml beaker A saucer plate ...

The covid-19 situation is escalating to a full-blown crisis. (India). Amid extended lockdown/shutdowns and fear of health safety and job security, origami folding is keeping me and the kids in the house busy and distracted. In this project, I'm sharing steps to fold a small tote handbag. Things We Need 2 Origami papers,15 cm x 15 cm Flat surface for folding Paper glue The Valley Fold Place the origami paper on a flat surface and fold the square paper vertically in half like a valley. Crease it well by sharpening it with a fingernail and unfold it. "This fold is known as  Valley Fold  because the crease is at the bottom and the paper is folded forward into itself, so that paper makes a " V shape " when unfolded" Now, Valley Fold the paper vertically and unfold it. The Center Fold Valley fold all the corners to the center. The 3/4th Fold Fold the bottom side horizontally so that the folded part coves the 3/4th part of the square and then unfold. Repeat this for th...

Tinkercad Projects » I bought a similar 3 Piece Cube Puzzle from a science fair and trust me it was really fun... first learning to solve it and then puzzling others with it. But unfortunately, I misplace it while shifting my hostel room. So when I saw this contest, I thought it would be a good idea to build it using Tinkercad and 3D printer. Things We Need Tinkercad 3D Printer Filaments of choice Cube Puzzle: Lower Part Log in to your Tinkercad account and click  3D Designs  (Left of your screen). Then click on  Create New Design . Keep the  Workplane Snap Grid  measurement to 1.0 mm (Bottom right of your screen). Drag a solid  Box  shape from the  Tinkercad Basic Shapes  menu (Right of your screen) and drag it to the workplace and change its dimensions to 50mm X 10mm X 35m (L*B*H). Now, place a solid  Pyramind  shape on top of the Box so that half part of its part is hanging outside the box(Refer Pic 1 and 2 above). The dimensions...

  In this STEM challenge, students will tinker with straws, thread, and cardboard to learn about a load, lever, and fulcrum. Students will start with two straws with one string tied in a different place on each. The straw represents the lever while the position of the string represents the position of the fulcrum. There will be a straw with the fulcrum in the middle and another with the fulcrum near either of its ends. The students will also be provided with six different weights. The weights are made out of lightweight cardboard as not to bend the straw, but heavy enough to show a significant pull. Lesson:  Simple Machines: Introduction to levers and fulcrums. Objective:  Introducing Class 4 & 5 students to the concept of fulcrums, levers, and simple machines. Things We Need Straws Cardboard Scissors/Cutter Thread  Investigation 1: Fulcrum at the Center The lesson will start with an investigation of how the location of the fulcrum affects how weight balances on ...

  Everyone Can Learn Origami ! I used to find origami difficult and boring until I was assigned a duty to take my school kids for an origami workshop. As I tried my hands folding papers with students, I found myself amazed at how a simple thing such as paper can be transformed into amazing things. As I started following blogs and websites, trying origami myself, I find it comforting and meditative. In this project, I'm sharing one of the origami that I love. I tried my best to keep it simple and included a lot to picture for easy understanding. Also, I'll be breaking down each fold into steps, so it going to be a long post. Please feel free to comment if you get stuck. Let's start. Things We Need 8 different color origami papers(15x15 cms). 21 papers of each color. Paper Glue Making Units: (1/6) Start with a square sheet of paper. Fold it in half horizontally, crease it well sharpening it with a fingernail. Now, fold the paper in half vertically, crease it well and then unf...