Learning Tinkercad

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

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Learn 3D design with Tinkercad
02 - What you should know
03 - Using the exercise files

1. Tinkercad Overview

04 - Learning the interface
05 - Navigating in Tinkercad
06 - Understanding orthographic and perspective
07 - Setting up the grid

2. Adding and Modifying Shapes

08 - Adding and moving 3D shapes
09 - Scaling and changing dimensions
10 - Using shape controls
11 - Rotating 3D shapes
12 - Selecting strategies

3. Using 3D Tools

13 - Using the Workplane
14 - Measuring with the Ruler
15 - Ruler practice - Endpoint mode
16 - Ruler practice - Midpoint mode
17 - Ruler practice - Special situations
18 - Grouping and ungrouping
19 - Using hole shapes
20 - Aligning shapes
21 - Using the Mirror tool
22 - Color and transparency

4. Duplicating and Creating Patterns

23 - Copying shapes
24 - Duplicating shapes
25 - Creating linear patterns
26 - Creating circular patterns
27 - Creating scaled patterns

5. Shape Generators and Other Tools

28 - Introducing Shape Generators
29 - The Scribble tool
30 - The Text tool
31 - Part Maker
32 - Exploring printables

6. Creating Complex Shapes

33 - Creating a dice shape with an intersection
34 - Combining shapes to make a profile
35 - Butting shapes together
36 - Creating an finial shape
37 - Splitting a design
38 - Slicing with hole shapes
39 - Complex rotations

7. Importing Assets

40 - Importing 2D SVGs
41 - Importing 3D STLs

8. Finishing and Sharing a Design

42 - Exporting a 3D design
43 - Exporting a design for laser cutting
44 - Sending files to Fusion 360
45 - Organizing projects
46 - Sharing a design on the Tinkercad gallery
47 - Collaborating on a design

9. Brick and Block Mode

48 - Using brick mode
49 - Using block mode
50 - Adding a schematic to a Minecraft world

10. Circuits and Codeblocks

51 - Designing a circuit
52 - Writing code for Arduino
53 - Writing codeblocks for 3D design

11. Tools for Teachers

54 - Creating a new class
55 - Onboarding students
56 - Reviewing designs in classes
57 - Moderate Kids

Conclusion

58 - Next steps