Learning Tinkercad
2h 19mBeginner2020-08-13
Authors
Kacie Hultgren
Multidisciplinary Designer
Course details
Tinkercad is the free online app that makes it easy for anyone to get started in 3D design and CAD. Join Kacie Hultgren as she walks through the basics of 3D modeling in Tinkercad, from adding and grouping 3D shapes to creating and duplicating patterns. Explore the tools and features one by one, and then learn new design strategies, like intersections, splitting, and slicing, to create more complex geometry. Plus, learn how to import existing 2D and 3D assets, including SVG and STL files, when you don't want to start from scratch. Kacie also shows how to export and share designs and use some of the new features in the latest version of Tinkercad, such as block mode for building Minecraft models, codeblocks for designing models in code, and Tinkercad classes for educators. Packed with pro tips and time-saving shortcuts, this course will help you master the basics and your Tinkercad skills to the next level.
Topics include:
Setting up the Tinkercad grid
Adding and moving 3D shapes
Scaling and changing dimensions
Measuring with the ruler
Using hole shapes
Duplicating shapes
Creating patterns
Working with Shape Generators
Building complex shapes
Importing 2D and 3D assets
Sharing your designs
Using brick and block modes
Designing a circuit
Writing codeblocks for 3D design
Creating Tinkercad classes
Topics include:
Setting up the Tinkercad grid
Adding and moving 3D shapes
Scaling and changing dimensions
Measuring with the ruler
Using hole shapes
Duplicating shapes
Creating patterns
Working with Shape Generators
Building complex shapes
Importing 2D and 3D assets
Sharing your designs
Using brick and block modes
Designing a circuit
Writing codeblocks for 3D design
Creating Tinkercad classes
Skills covered
Tinkercad3D PrintingAutodeskProduct and ManufacturingLearning
Concepts
Introduction
- Learn 3D design with Tinkercad
- What you should know
- Using the exercise files
Tinkercad Overview
- Learning the interface
- Navigating in Tinkercad
- Understanding orthographic and perspective
- Setting up the grid
Circuits and Codeblocks
- Designing a circuit
- Writing code for Arduino
- Writing codeblocks for 3D design
- Tools for Teachers
- Creating a new class
Onboarding students
- Reviewing designs in classes
- Moderate Kids
- Adding and Modifying Shapes
- Adding and moving 3D shapes
- Scaling and changing dimensions
- Using shape controls
- Rotating 3D shapes
- Selecting strategies
- Using 3D Tools
- Using the Workplane
Measuring with the Ruler
- Ruler practice - Endpoint mode
- Ruler practice - Midpoint mode
- Ruler practice - Special situations
- Grouping and ungrouping
- Using hole shapes
Aligning shapes
- Using the Mirror tool
- Color and transparency
- Duplicating and Creating Patterns
- Copying shapes
- Duplicating shapes
Creating linear patterns
- Creating circular patterns
- Creating scaled patterns
- Shape Generators and Other Tools
- Introducing Shape Generators
- The Scribble tool
- The Text tool
- Part Maker
Exploring printables
- Creating Complex Shapes
- Creating a dice shape with an intersection
Combining shapes to make a profile
- Butting shapes together
- Creating an finial shape
- Splitting a design
- Slicing with hole shapes
- Complex rotations
- Importing Assets
Importing 2D SVGs
- Importing 3D STLs
- Finishing and Sharing a Design
- Exporting a 3D design
Exporting a design for laser cutting
- Sending files to Fusion 360
- Organizing projects
- Sharing a design on the Tinkercad gallery
Collaborating on a design
- Brick and Block Mode
- Using brick mode
- Using block mode
- Adding a schematic to a Minecraft world
Conclusion
- Next steps