

In the Bottle Lock lesson, we're going to make a model that has two halves with a built-in hinge that will allow the two parts to move in a clamping action.īefore we go too far in designing all the features we'll need to combine the separate parts of a complex model (tabs, slots, posts, holes, etc.), we need to print a test object so we can see how precise we have to as we are designing the model.Īnytime you 3D print an object that's designed to interface with another object (whether printed, manufactured, or fabricated by another method), there is an important factor to consider: Tolerance. This will mean working with moving parts and assemblies.

With a simple project completed, it's time to learn to make objects that are more complex.
