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The First Complete Guide to TinkercadFriendly, & 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 understandNavigate Tinkercad's Dashboard and tool setCreate your first 3D model and control its propertiesSave time by incorporating publicly available elementsImport hand sketches or SVG graphics into your modelsUse the Shape Generator to create custom shapesAdd raised text and other embellishmentsAssemble multiple pieces into a more sophisticated modelMake realistic prototypesOutput molds for creating items from soft materialsTransform models into STL files for printingGet great results from an online 3D printing serviceMove your 3D objects into the Minecraft virtual worldFind answers to your most important Tinkercad questionsDiscover tools for tasks Tinkercad can't handleLearn from others! Explore projects at Thingiverse and the Gallery
Contents
Introduction 1Chapter 1: 3D Modeling Is Cool! 5What Is 3D Modeling? 5Where Have You Seen 3D Modeling? 11Why Is 3D Modeling Useful? 13What Can You Do with 3D Modeling? 14Chapter 2: 3D Modeling Basics 17What Are Axes? 17What Is a Plane? 22Understanding Rotation 25Chapter 3: Say Hello to Tinkercad 29Finding and Opening Tinkercad 30Navigating Tinkercad 35Changing a 3D Model's Properties 40Looking at Lessons 43Chapter 4: Learn Some Modeling Basics 45The Launchpad 45The Rocket's Main Body 53The Rocket's Fins 57Chapter 5: Putting Together a Model 69Assembling the Launchpad 70Assembling the Rocket 86Chapter 6: A Tinkercad Special Project 101Brainstorming Ideas 102Creating the Basic Tag Shape 104Adding Embellishments 119Adding Raised Text 122Suggestions for Improvements 126Chapter 7: Another Tinkercad Special Project 129Developing an Idea 130Creating a Mold for the Object 138Creating the Elements for the Mold 143Finishing Up the Mold-Making Project 147Chapter 8: Printing Your 3D Models 155What Is a 3D Printer? 156Creating an STL File 161Melting That Plastic 165Moving the Nozzle 167Using Software to Control a 3D Printer 171Summary of 3D Printing 175Chapter 9: More Useful Tricks with Tinkercad 177Using the Mirror Feature 177Importing Your Own Sketch 187Experimenting with the Shape Generators Tool 194Where to Next? 197Chapter 10: Where Can You Find Existing Models? 199Welcome to Thingiverse 199Additional 3D Model Sources 209Chapter 11: Expanding Tinkercad's Usefulness 211Finding a 3D Printing Service 212Taking Your Object into Minecraft 217Chapter 12: Special App for Turning Real-World Objects into 3D Models 225Converting Real Objects to Digital Models 225Improving Your 3D Modeling Skills 241Appendix A: More Free CAD Applications to Explore 243123D Design 243SketchUp 244FreeCAD 245Appendix B: A Bonus Project 247The Pinewood Derby 247Creating Digital Body Shapes 250"Carving" the Block 259Appendix C: A Closer Look at 123D Design 267123D Design Interface 267The Main Toolbar 269The Navigation Bar 276What's Left? 283Index 285
