How to Design the Bitcoin Logo Using 3D CAD Software
Designing a Bitcoin symbol in 3D is an excellent way to learn essential modeling techniques while creating a recognizable and professional-looking object. Whether you're a beginner exploring 3D design or an experienced maker looking to sharpen your skills, SelfCAD provides an intuitive set of tools to bring your ideas to life. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to design the iconic Bitcoin symbol from scratch using SelfCAD's powerful modeling features. By following each step, you'll gain practical experience with shaping, modifying, and refining 3D objects, resulting in a model that's ready for rendering, animation, or 3D printing.
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Once you’ve launched the editor;
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cylinder; set top radius to 100, bottom radius to 100, height to 25
Click to finalize cylinder
From the modify category on the toolbar choose extrusion.
Click to finalize extrusion
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube, set width to 11, height to 4, depth to 60, position x to -11, position y to 34, position z to 38
Click to finalize cube
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose torus; set ring radius to 23, tube radius to 4, tubular segments to 3, arc to 200, position x to 6, position y to 31, position z to 35, rotation y to 99, rotation z to 1
Click to finalize torus
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube, set width to 10, height to 3, depth to 13, position x to 6, position y to 33, position z to 61
Click to finalize cube
Click on mesh 12, mesh 8, mesh 16 to select
From the utilities category on the toolbar choose mirror; set create copy to true, set direction to back,
Click to finalize mirror
Click on mesh 12(1), mesh 8(1), mesh 16(1), mesh 20(1) to select it
Click stitch & scoop on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose union.
Click to finalize union
Click color picker button to change color of object; click black.
Click ok
Click scale on the toolbar, set x to 52.8.
Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel
Click on mesh 4 to select it. Click on union 1 to deselect
Click color picker button to change color of object; click yellow
Click ok
Click to activate polygon selection; click on highlighted region to select it
Click color picker button to change color of object; click black
Click ok, click on highlighted region to deselect it
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose torus; set ring radius to 93, tube radius to 2, radial segments to 37, position y to 33,
Click to finalize torus
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose torus; set ring radius to 86, tube radius to 2, radial segments to 42, position y to 32,
Click to finalize torus
Click on mesh 24 to select it
Click color picker button to change color of object; click black
Click ok
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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