You've Got Braille
Learn about the use of Braille to communicate and create your own name using 3D printing!
Overview
In this activity, students will learn about the use of Braille to communicate and print their own name in braille using 3D printing!
Duration: Up to (3) 40-minute sessions
Difficulty Level: Advanced
Group or Individual: Pairs
Learning Goals
By the end of the course students will:
- Learn about Braille as a form of communication
- Discuss assistive devices and technologies used by people with visual challenges
- Translate an abstract design into a printed object that is personalized
- Apply geometric principles to dimension and measure irregular shapes or difficult lines
- Connect Braille with information on the human visual system, as it pertains to perception
Materials
- blank paper
- pens/pencils
- 3D Printer filament for printing (and scheduled time on the printer)
- 3D printer such as the Cubicon Single+
- slicing software such as Cubicreator or Simplify3D
- licensed CAD software such as Fusion 360, Inventor, TinkerCAD or SolidWorks
- computer and mouse for each student
Prerequisite Skills
- Familiarity with TinkerCAD or other 3D printing software
Your Instructor
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.