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

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

<b>The First Complete Guide to Tinkercad: 3D Modeling That’s Powerful, Friendly, & Free!</b> <br /> <br />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!<br /> <br /> <i>No 3D or CAD experience?</i> No problem: Best-selling author James Floyd Kelly teaches you step-by-step through simple examples and hands-on activities.<br /> <br />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. <i>Learning 3D with your kids?</i> You’ll even find projects you can work on together!<br /> <br /> <ul> <li>Quickly master the basic 3D concepts you need to understand</li> <li>Navigate Tinkercad’s Dashboard and tool set</li> <li>Create your first 3D model and control its properties</li> <li>Save time by incorporating publicly available elements</li> <li>Import hand sketches or SVG graphics into your models</li> <li>Use the Shape Generator to create custom shapes</li> <li>Add raised text and other embellishments</li> <li>Assemble multiple pieces into a more sophisticated model</li> <li>Make realistic prototypes</li> <li>Output molds for creating items from soft materials</li> <li>Transform models into STL files for printing</li> <li>Get great results from an online 3D printing service</li> <li>Move your 3D objects into the Minecraft virtual world</li> <li>Find answers to your most important Tinkercad questions</li> <li>Discover tools for tasks Tinkercad can’t handle</li> <li>Learn from others! Explore projects at Thingiverse and the Gallery</li> </ul>