Textbooks and Supplies

Required Texts

Redwood, Ben, Filemon Schöffer, and Brian Garret. The 3D Printing Handbook: Technologies, Design and Applications. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: 3D Hubs B.V., 2017. ISBN 978-9082748505.

Required Supplies

Hardware

• This course is written for the use of a Robo 3D printer. See the Announcements page for information on how to order a Robo printer for this course with a SCAD student discount.
• Additional tools for finishing 3D models include:
  • safety glasses
  • work gloves
  • X-ACTO knife with extra blades
  • needle-nose pliers
  • sandpaper
  • kitchen cutting board.
• You will need a digital camera or smartphone to photograph your finished models. An inexpensive light box is also recommended for documenting your work.

Software

• You will need a copy of Rhinoceros 3D (also known as Rhino or Rhino 3D) for this course. Rhino runs on Microsoft Windows and OS. See the Announcements page for ordering information with a SCAD student discount.
• You will also need a copy of Adobe Creative Suite. Adobe Creative Suite can be downloaded with a student license through MySCAD.

Supplies

If you’re buying a Robo new, it comes with one roll of PLA (Polylactic Acid). An additional roll of PLA in a different color is suggested. Be sure to order any supplies you need well in advance of your project due dates.

Grading Note

Please contact your instructor if you have any difficulty obtaining equipment or supplies needed for the projects.