How to Design a Measured Marker Stand Using 3D CAD Software
Designing a measured marker stand is a practical way to combine creativity, organization, and 3D modeling. In this article, we’ll show you how to design a functional marker stand using SelfCAD, an intuitive 3D modeling platform that makes it easy to create customized and useful objects. You’ll learn how to shape the stand, create spaces for holding markers, and incorporate measurement features to make the design more practical and convenient. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced 3D designer, this project offers a great opportunity to improve your SelfCAD skills while creating a useful accessory for keeping markers organized and easily accessible.
Follow along with the interactive tutorial at; https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/71f2t6c16i2d1m1x17593e3vq3u47246c3ec
Once you launch the editor;
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; Set height to 10, width segment to 3.
Tick the checkmark finalize cube
Click to activate face selection; Click on highlighted region to select it
From the modify category on the toolbar choose extrusion; Set extrusion amount to 200.
Tick the checkmark to finalize extrusion
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; Set width to 2, height to 2 position x to -16, position y to 20.
Tick the checkmark finalize cube
From the tools category on the toolbar choose copy offsets; Set y to 10, amount of copies to 18, Click copy button to create copies.
Click ‘x’ to close copy offsets panel
Click color picker button to change color of object; Click red
Click on mesh 4 to select it
Click Boolean on the toolbar; From the tool panel choose union.
Tick the checkmark to finalize union
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cylinder; Set top radius to 3, Bottom radius to 3, height to 104, horizontal segments to 6, position x to -12, position y to 7, rotation x to 90, rotation y to 30.
Tick the checkmark to finalize cylinder
From the tools category on the toolbar choose copy offsets; Set y to 10, amount of copies to 19, Click copy button to create copies.
Click copy button to copy selected objects
Click move on the toolbar; Set y to 12, x to 12 using highlighted gizmo.
Click on union 1 to select it
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose group 1 to subtract.
Tick the checkmark to finalize difference
As you continue honing your design skills, remember that SelfCAD offers a wealth of resources to support your learning journey. To deepen your understanding and explore more advanced features, consider checking out the interactive tutorials (https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials) available on the SelfCAD website. The tutorials page provides a treasure trove of guides, tips, and tricks that cater to designers of all levels.
More structured learning experience can also be accessed at the SelfCAD Academy (https://www.selfcad.com/academy/curriculum/), https://www.youtube.com/@3dmodeling101, and 3D Modeling 101 series (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74nFNT8yS9DcE1UlUUdiR1wFGv9DDfTB). This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace
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