3D Modeling and Printing With Tinkercad: Create and Print Your Own 3D Models

The First Complete Guide to Tinkercad: 3D Modeling That€s Powerful, Friendly, & Free!

Want to master 3D modeling and printing? Tinkercad is the perfect software for you: It€s friendly, web-based, and free. Even better, you don€t have to rely on Tinkercad€s technical documentation to use it. This easy, full-color guide is packed with photos and projects that bring 3D modeling to life!

No 3D or CAD experience? No problem: Best-selling author James Floyd Kelly teaches you step-by-step through simple examples and hands-on activities.

You€ll learn all the concepts and techniques you need...build your skills, comfort, and confidence...and create exciting projects that show off Tinkercad€s full power. Learning 3D with your kids? You€ll even find projects you can work on together!

• Quickly master the basic 3D concepts you need to understand
• Navigate Tinkercad€s Dashboard and tool set
• Create your first 3D model and control its properties
• Save time by incorporating publicly available elements
• Import hand sketches or SVG graphics into your models
• Use the Shape Generator to create custom shapes
• Add raised text and other embellishments
• Assemble multiple pieces into a more sophisticated model
• Make realistic prototypes
• Output molds for creating items from soft materials
• Transform models into STL files for printing
• Get great results from an online 3D printing service
• Move your 3D objects into the Minecraft virtual world
• Find answers to your most important Tinkercad questions
• Discover tools for tasks Tinkercad can€t handle
• Learn from others! Explore projects at Thingiverse and the Gallery