3D Modeling and Printing With Tinkercad: Create and Print Your Own 3D Models
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3D Modeling and Printing With Tinkercad: Create and Print Your Own 3D Models
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 understand
- Navigate Tinkercad€s Dashboard and tool set
- Create your first 3D model and control its properties
- Save time by incorporating publicly available elements
- Import hand sketches or SVG graphics into your models
- Use the Shape Generator to create custom shapes
- Add raised text and other embellishments
- Assemble multiple pieces into a more sophisticated model
- Make realistic prototypes
- Output molds for creating items from soft materials
- Transform models into STL files for printing
- Get great results from an online 3D printing service
- Move your 3D objects into the Minecraft virtual world
- Find answers to your most important Tinkercad questions
- Discover tools for tasks Tinkercad can€t handle
- Learn from others! Explore projects at Thingiverse and the Gallery
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