Media education and digital learning continue to play an increasingly important role in schools and lessons. In addition to microcontroller technology, 3D printing is a typical example, with its growing adoption bringing about profound economic and social changes. In many companies, from the technology sector to the arts, 3D printers are already used on a daily basis. The new possibilities offered by 3D printing can also already be used effectively in schools, vocational training, and higher education. The combination of microcontroller technology and 3D printing is an ideal combination for use in science and technology lessons, making it possible to carry out holistic projects. Funduino GmbH therefore develops projects for use in lessons in which students and others are supported throughout the process of solving problems with the help of 3D printing and microcontroller technology, from planning and construction through to completion.An initial example is a candy dispenser that can automatically dispense Maoam candies with the help of an SG90 servo. The process is as follows: Arduino / 3D printing - candy dispenser made from blue PLA filament by www.filamentplatz.de Instructions for making a candy dispenser:1) Print the dispenser, gear, and rack2) Attach the gear to the SG90 servo with a screw (included in the SG90 package)3) Attach the servo to the dispenser with two screws (also included in the SG90 package)4) Connect the servo to the Arduino or Funduino microcontroller and write a sketch to control the servo. The servo can be activated, for example, by pressing a button or by a hand approaching a distance sensor.When the servo is activated, the dispenser releases a candy.The 3D printing files for this project can already be downloaded free of charge from Thingiverse: Go to Thingiverse The result: Arduino / 3D printing - candy dispenser made from white PLA filament bywww.filamentplatz.de Many school authorities already support its use and promote its integration into their educational concepts. In North Rhine-Westphalia, for example, the use of new media has already been integrated across subjects into all curricula. The guide “3D Printing in Schools” provides orientation for schools. Go to www.schulentwicklung.nrw.de
Media education and digital learning continue to play an increasingly important role in schools and lessons. In addition to microcontroller technology, 3D printing is a typical example, with its growing adoption bringing about profound economic and social changes. In many companies, from the technology sector to the arts, 3D printers are already used on a daily basis. The new possibilities offered by 3D printing can also already be used effectively in schools, vocational training, and higher education. The combination of microcontroller technology and 3D printing is an ideal combination for use in science and technology lessons, making it possible to carry out holistic projects. Funduino GmbH therefore develops projects for use in lessons in which students and others are supported throughout the process of solving problems with the help of 3D printing and microcontroller technology, from planning and construction through to completion.An initial example is a candy dispenser that can automatically dispense Maoam candies with the help of an SG90 servo. The process is as follows: Arduino / 3D printing - candy dispenser made from blue PLA filament by www.filamentplatz.de Instructions for making a candy dispenser:1) Print the dispenser, gear, and rack2) Attach the gear to the SG90 servo with a screw (included in the SG90 package)3) Attach the servo to the dispenser with two screws (also included in the SG90 package)4) Connect the servo to the Arduino or Funduino microcontroller and write a sketch to control the servo. The servo can be activated, for example, by pressing a button or by a hand approaching a distance sensor.When the servo is activated, the dispenser releases a candy.The 3D printing files for this project can already be downloaded free of charge from Thingiverse: Go to Thingiverse The result: Arduino / 3D printing - candy dispenser made from white PLA filament bywww.filamentplatz.de Many school authorities already support its use and promote its integration into their educational concepts. In North Rhine-Westphalia, for example, the use of new media has already been integrated across subjects into all curricula. The guide “3D Printing in Schools” provides orientation for schools. Go to www.schulentwicklung.nrw.de
