How to 3D Design a Sticky Note Pin in SelfCAD
Today, many schools and learning spaces are using more hands-on activities to teach students. One popular way of doing this is by adding 3D modeling into lessons and creative projects. In this article, we explore how educators, students, and DIY enthusiasts can use SelfCAD, a beginner-friendly 3D modeling software, to create a sticky note pin, that is, a small, functional tool with big educational potential. To design, check out the interactive tutorial. In summary, start by launching SelfCAD and open a new project. Set your workspace dimensions to a comfortable modeling area:
Select the Shape Generator from the Generator categories:
Set the parameters as follows:
Click the + button to add the segment. Set the Top Radius to 10 and Bevel Level to 0:
Click + button to add a segment. Set the Height to 16 and set the Top Radius to 30:
Tick the check mark to finalize the object. Activate the Polygon Selection and select the top polygon. Then activate the Edge Selection and select the edges shown:
Select the Fillet tool from the Modify category:
Set the Intensity to 12 and Level 10 and tick the check mark to finalize the Fillet:
Select the Cone shape from the 3D Shapes and set the parameters as follows:
Select Shape 1 and use the Rotate tool to rotate by setting X 180:
Click “X” to close the rotate panel. Give it a Red color from the Color Picker:
Select the mesh_6 and click on the Materials. Click on Color Picker, and select the Silver color:
Set the Shineness to 200:
Select the two objects, then click Stitch and Scoop tool. Select Union and tick the check mark to finalize the Union:
The sticky note pin is finally ready:
The sticky note pin isn't just a classroom project. It has multiple uses and applications. In education, teachers can print sets for students to use during project-based learning. It also serves as an example of design iteration and utility-focused creation. You can also use it at home to display reminders, inspirational quotes, or kids' drawings. In Professional Settings: Keep track of important tasks or messages by pinning notes to cork boards or magnetic boards (by embedding a small magnet). If you would like to 3D print the model, you can use the built-in online slicer of SelfCAD. The video below shows how to slice STL files in SelfCAD.
Enjoy powerful modeling, rendering, and 3D printing tools without the steep learning curve.
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