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== Lesson: Name Badge for the Maker Station == | == Lesson: Name Badge for the Maker Station == | ||
Revision as of 20:55, 19 September 2015
Contents
General Info
TinkerCAD.com is a browser based CAD/Drafting tool for creating 3D models suitable for 3D printing or importing into graphics engines in other programs like minecraft or animation programs.
- TinkerCAD uses modern browsers, so nothing needs to be installed on a user's computer. Everything runs in the cloud.
- TinkerCAD is super easy to learn and a great way to develop beginner CAD skills and 3D thinking.
- TinkerCAD is FREE, simply create an account and follow the intro lessons. http://www.tinkercad.com
Maker Station member Tanju Bayramoglu is a fan of tinkerCAD and has offered to host a class on it.
Feel free to reach out to him or the Board of Directors (info@themakerstation.com) to ask questions or request another class.
TinkerCAD's intro video https://youtu.be/MwjWT-EvKSU
Lesson: Maker Keychain
1.) Login/Create Account
- In a new browser window, go to http://www.tinkercad.com and choose SIGN IN or SIGN UP as needed
- Enter your credentials
- The page will load with your dashboard. If you are an existing member, your existing designs will be displayed. Otherwise, you will see a generally blank screen.
2.) Create new design
- Click the Create new design button
- The page will refresh and the Tinkercad workspace will be displayed
- Scroll down until the geometric shapes are displayed in the tool pane on the right side of the screen
- Click the red box and drag it on to the work plane
3.) Modify shapes
- Click on the red box to reveal the shape handles
- Select a corner handle and drag it to convert the square box into a rectangular box 40 mm long
- Select the top center handle down to reduce the box height to 2 mm tall
