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mermaid.initialize({ startOnLoad: true });</script><meta content="Aron Petau" property=og:site_name><meta content="einszwovier: Kicker Glow-Up - Aron Petau" property=og:title><meta content=https://aron.petau.net/project/einszwovier-kicker-glow-up/ property=og:url><meta content="A 3-day workshop where 7th graders design and 3D print custom foosball figurines for their school's outdoor tables" property=og:description><meta content="https://aron.petau.net/processed_images/eins zwo vier logo.e100f7f3a1c86acb.png" property=og:image><meta content=en_US property=og:locale><body><header id=site-nav><nav><a href=#main-content tabindex=0> Skip to Main Content </a><ul><li id=home><a href=https://aron.petau.net> <i class=icon></i>Aron Petau</a><li class=divider><li><a href=https://aron.petau.net/project/>Projects</a><li><a href=https://aron.petau.net/pages/contact/>Contact</a><li><a href=https://aron.petau.net/pages/cv/>CV</a><li><a href=https://aron.petau.net/pages/about/>About</a><li id=search><button class=circle id=search-toggle title=Search><i class=icon></i></button><li id=language-switcher><details class=closable><summary class=circle title=Language><i class=icon></i></summary> <ul><li><a href=https://aron.petau.net//de/project/einszwovier-kicker-glow-up/ lang=de>Deutsch</a></ul></details><li id=theme-switcher><details class=closable><summary class=circle title=Theme><i class=icon></i></summary> <ul><li><button title="Switch to Light Theme" class=circle id=theme-light><i class=icon></i></button><li><button title="Switch to Dark Theme" class=circle id=theme-dark><i class=icon></i></button><li><button title="Use System Theme" class=circle id=theme-system><i class=icon></i></button></ul></details><li id=feed><details class=closable><summary class=circle title=Feed><i class=icon></i></summary> <ul><li><a href=https://aron.petau.net/rss.xml>RSS</a><li><a href=https://aron.petau.net/atom.xml>Atom</a></ul></details><li id=repo><a class=circle href=https://forgejo.petau.net/aron/awebsite title=Repository> <i class=icon></i> </a></ul></nav><div id=search-container><label class=visually-hidden for=search-bar>Search</label><input placeholder="Search for…" autocomplete=off disabled id=search-bar type=search><div id=search-results-container><div id=search-results></div></div></div></header><main id=main-content><article><div id=banner-container><img src="https://aron.petau.net/project/einszwovier-kicker-glow-up/eins zwo vier logo.png" class=full-bleed id=banner></div><div id=heading><p><small> <time datetime=" 2025-07-12T00:00:00+00:00">Published on July 12, 2025</time></small><h1>einszwovier: Kicker Glow-Up</h1><p><small><span>By Aron Petau and Friedrich Weber Goizel</span><span> • </span><span>8 minutes read</span><span> • </span></small><ul class=tags><li><a class=tag href=https://aron.petau.net/tags/making/>making</a><li><a class=tag href=https://aron.petau.net/tags/education/>education</a><li><a class=tag href=https://aron.petau.net/tags/democratic/>democratic</a><li><a class=tag href=https://aron.petau.net/tags/workshop/>workshop</a><li><a class=tag href=https://aron.petau.net/tags/3d-printing/>3d printing</a><li><a class=tag href=https://aron.petau.net/tags/3d-scanning/>3d scanning</a><li><a class=tag href=https://aron.petau.net/tags/tinkercad/>tinkercad</a><li><a class=tag href=https://aron.petau.net/tags/einszwovier/>einszwovier</a><li><a class=tag href=https://aron.petau.net/tags/media-education/>media education</a></ul></div><div id=buttons-container><a title="Go to Top" href=#top id=go-to-top><i class=icon></i></a><a href="https://shareopenly.org/share/?url=https://aron.petau.net/project/einszwovier-kicker-glow-up/&text=A%203-day%20workshop%20where%207th%20graders%20design%20and%203D%20print%20custom%20foosball%20figurines%20for%20their%20school%27s%20outdoor%20tables" id=share title=Share><i class=icon></i></a><a title="File an Issue" href=https://forgejo.petau.net/aron/awebsite/issues id=issue><i class=icon></i></a></div><h2 id=Course_Profile>Course Profile</h2><table><thead><tr><th><th><tbody><tr><td><strong>Course
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</pre><h2 id=Workshop_Structure>Workshop Structure</h2><p>The workshop spans three days with flexible timing—either 3 × 120 minutes or 3 × 180 minutes, depending on the school's schedule. Each day builds upon the previous, moving from exploration to creation to celebration.<h3 id=Day_1:_Introduction_&_Exploration_(120-180_min)>Day 1: Introduction & Exploration (120-180 min)</h3><p>The first day establishes the foundation and sparks curiosity:<p><strong>Space & Machines</strong> (30-45 min)<ul><li>Room introduction to the makerspace or workshop environment<li>Machine introductions: What is a 3D printer? How does it work?<li>Exploration of makerspace possibilities beyond 3D printing (laser cutting, electronics, etc.)<li>Safety guidelines and responsible making</ul><p><strong>Software Introduction</strong> (30-45 min)<ul><li>Basic introduction to TinkerCAD on iPads<li>Interface navigation and essential tools<li>Understanding 3D space and manipulation<li>Demonstration of scan-to-model workflow</ul><p><strong>Hands-on Exploration</strong> (60-90 min)<ul><li>Students experiment freely in TinkerCAD<li>Individual support and guidance as needed<li>First attempts at 3D scanning with Polycam or Scaniverse<li>Students begin conceptualizing their figurine designs</ul><p>The key here is balance—enough structure to feel confident, enough freedom to foster creativity.<h3 id=Day_2:_Design_&_Production_(120-180_min)>Day 2: Design & Production (120-180 min)</h3><p>Day two is when magic happens—fully student-driven design and manufacturing:<p><strong>Full Design Phase</strong> (90-120 min)<ul><li>Students work independently on their figurine models<li>Integrating scans or building from scratch in TinkerCAD<li>We assist only when asked—ownership is with the students<li>Problem-solving and iteration become natural parts of the process<li>Ensuring models meet technical requirements (mounting, scale, printability)</ul><p><strong>Slicing & Printing</strong> (30-60 min)<ul><li>Students prepare their models in PrusaSlicer<li>Learning about supports, orientation, and print settings<li>Starting prints for models that are ready<li>Understanding print time vs. complexity trade-offs</ul><h4 id=Overnight_Printing>Overnight Printing</h4><ul><li>Models requiring more design time get finished and queued for overnight printing<li>Ensures all students have completed pieces by Day 3</ul><p>By putting students in the driver's seat, they encounter real challenges and develop genuine solutions—far more valuable than following instructions.<h3 id=Day_3:_Finishing_&_Installation_(120-180_min)>Day 3: Finishing & Installation (120-180 min)</h3><p>The final day transforms digital creations into physical play equipment:<p><strong>Post-Processing</strong> (45-60 min)<ul><li>Removing supports from printed figurines<li>Sanding and surface preparation<li>Quality check and minor repairs if needed</ul><p><strong>Painting & Decoration</strong> (45-60 min)<ul><li>Students personalize their figurines with paint<li>Protective coatings and finishing touches<li>Curing time while preparing for installation</ul><p><strong>Table Preparation & Installation</strong> (30-60 min)<ul><li>Collective table maintenance—cleaning, repairing, and oiling the foosball table<li>Often surprisingly exciting for students to see behind-the-scenes care<li>Installing the custom figurines on the rods<li>Testing functionality and making adjustments</ul><p><strong>Celebration Match</strong> (15-30 min)<ul><li>Quick game of foosball with the new custom figurines<li>Students experience their creations in action<li>Reflection on the creative and technical journey</ul><p>The physical installation and table maintenance ritual connects digital making to material care, showing students that creating includes maintaining.<h2 id=Tools_&_Technologies>Tools & Technologies</h2><h3 id=Model_Acquisition>Model Acquisition</h3><p>Students have multiple pathways to obtain their 3D models:<p><strong>3D Scanning:</strong><ul><li><strong><a href=https://poly.cam/>Polycam</a></strong> - User-friendly photogramm
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