Do you want to bring your ideas to life through 3D printing? LHS's 2 Bits and A Byte Robotics Team is offering an opportunity for patrons, grades 5-8 , to use CAD to design an object in 3D. This month, we have three basic design options for you to choose from - a key chain, a pencil topper, or a flexi animal. You will be using Tinker CAD, a free online software, to construct a 3D model, which will then be manufactured by LHS's robotics team. To help guide you in the design the process and so you can work at your own pace, the team has created a series of tutorials. They will also be holding two virtual question and answer sessions in December (12/6 & 12/20. 7-8pm). Once you have submitted your design, the team will carefully review it and provide any feedback before they manufacturing it for you. You will be notified when your design has been made and is ready to be picked up from the library.

You must register for the design challenge to receive the links to the tutorials and information about the Q & A session. However, you do not need to decide which object you want to create until you have reviewed the tutorials. Registration opens December 1st @9AM. No prior 3D design experience needed. (gr 5-8)

Design a 3D Printed Object is a part of Cary Teens Lead the Way, a program designed to highlight the interests and talents of Lexington's teens.