3D Designing a Simple Headset in a CAD Software

In this tutorial, we are 3D designing a headset stand in 3D modeling software. We will utilize intriguing tools like move, rotate, extrusion, and line sketch to 3d design this headset stand. 3D modeling is used to create 3D models that can either be used in prototyping, illustrations, realistic renders and many others. Just by sorting out how to make a 3D headset stand, you will similarly get to know how to use the various tools of SelfCAD.

So let's get started!

Step1: Inserting a reference image

First, we will insert a reference image. For that, we will go to views, click on the reference image and then add an image. Change the opacity to 77.

Then we will select the orthographic projection and change the viewing angle to the top view. 

Step2: Tracing the reference image

Next, we have to trace the reference image. For that, go to 3D sketch and select line sketch. 

Then start tracing the straight lines with the help of this.

 Select a  2-point arc for tracing the curved lines. 

By doing so, trace the whole reference image. 

Step3: Adding surface to the closed shapes

Now, go to tools and select the fill polygon. This option will give the closed shape a surface as shown in the 3D design below. 

Now, select the mesh_13 profile. Next, go to modify and choose the extrusion tool. Set the amount to 50 and uncheck the individual option.

 Next, choose polygon selection. Click on the top face of the 3D model and delete it. 

Now, to convert the 3D model into a solid object, we have to add mass to it. For that, we will go to modify and select the add thickness tool. Set the thickness to 7. 

Step4: 3D Designing a Circle

Let us now change the viewing angle to the left view. Then go to the 3D sketch and change the settings to left/right, and select the circle sketch. 

3D design a small circle at the top of the model, as shown in the image. Now we will change the viewing angle to the top view. Then, using the move tool, move the circle horizontally at a corner.

 Again move it vertically downward near to the center of the 3D object. 

Step5: Evolving the 3d design of the circle into an ellipse

Now again, change the viewing angle to the left view. Then use the scale tool to scale the circle and make it look like an ellipse, as shown in the image. 

Next, go to tools and select the fill polygon. 

Then we will use the extrusion tool to extrude it. Set the amount to 200 and uncheck the individual and we will have 3D designed the 3D model shown below.

We will use fill polygon again to fill the space surrounded by the ellipse.

Step6: Subtracting the unwanted 3D objects

 Now, select both the 3D objects, go to stitch and scoop and choose the subtract option with the bottom mesh option. 

Then delete both the 2D profiles. Next, we will use the rotate tool to rotate this 3D model. We will rotate it along the y-axis at 270 degrees.

Conclusion: 

We have 3D designed a simple 3D headset stand using the various tools of SelfCAD. You can make different designs of such incredible relics utilizing SelfCAD by following the above simple steps. After you are done with 3D designing the model, you can also use the in-built slicer of SelfCAD to make it 3D printable by generating the G-Code that you can send to your 3D printer.

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