{"id":2460,"date":"2019-10-24T20:40:37","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T20:40:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=2460"},"modified":"2020-03-14T01:04:40","modified_gmt":"2020-03-14T01:04:40","slug":"3-tutorials-on-3d-modeling-with-tinkercad-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/3-tutorials-on-3d-modeling-with-tinkercad-com\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tutorials on 3D Modeling with TinkerCAD.COM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Facebook Like Button v1.9.6 BEGIN [http:\/\/blog.bottomlessinc.com] -->\n<iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Finspiredtoeducate.net%2Finspiredtoeducate%2F3-tutorials-on-3d-modeling-with-tinkercad-com%2F&amp;layout=standard&amp;show_faces=false&amp;width=450&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowTransparency=\"true\" style=\"border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height: 30px; align: left; margin: 2px 0px 2px 0px\"><\/iframe>\n<!-- Facebook Like Button END -->\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/tinkerCadTardis.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1558\" src=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/tinkerCadTardis.jpg\" alt=\"Tinker CAD TARDIS\" width=\"500\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/tinkerCadTardis.jpg 500w, http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/tinkerCadTardis-300x252.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In the past, the world of 3D modeling belonged to engineers and designers. \u00a0 Most 3D modeling software was hard to use and expensive. \u00a0 The folks at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinkercad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TinkerCAD.com<\/a> have created a delightful web based tool for artists, students, and creative technology professionals . \u00a0 With this tool, you can start learning the basics of 3D modeling and print your creations using a personal 3D printer or a 3D printing service like <a href=\"http:\/\/Shapeways.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shapeways.com<\/a> .<\/p>\n<p>In our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sparkmacon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">local maker community<\/a>, I have started to receive requests for classes\/tutorials on getting started with 3D printing and 3D modeling. \u00a0 I have collected three helpful and brief tutorials to help you get started with TinkerCAD.com . \u00a0As I was reviewing this tool, I found the user experience and education materials very engaging and simple.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits of TinkerCad.com:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>TinkerCAD is free. \u00a0In order to use the tool, you need to use a WebGL enabled browser like Google Chrome or FireFox.<\/li>\n<li>TinkerCAD has a feature to enable you to export your 3D models to <a href=\"http:\/\/minecraftedu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minecraft<\/a>. \u00a0 I haven&#8217;t tested this yet. \u00a0 I, however, am looking forward to playing with this.<\/li>\n<li>If you don&#8217;t have a 3D printer, you will appreciate that TinkerCAD integrates with services like <a href=\"http:\/\/Shapeways.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shapeways.com<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/Thingaverse.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thingaverse.com<\/a> enabling you to 3D print and promote your work.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0TinkerCAD has created a cool community of model builders and public models. \u00a0 \u00a0I was able to quickly find a Dr. Who &#8220;Tardis&#8221; and modify the model. (see picture above.) \u00a0The community feature enables you to learn how to construct complicated models by reviewing work from others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>TinkerCad is one solid option for getting started in 3D modeling. \u00a0 If you&#8217;re looking for other options, check out this link from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.inventtolearn.com\/resources-3d-printing-and-fabrication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.InventToLearn.com<\/a> .<\/p>\n<p>I hope you find these video tutorials helpful.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MwjWT-EvKSU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong>\u00a0This is a tutorial video that teaches you the basic functions of Tinkercad, a 3D design tool that runs in your browser.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lf5VJNnpdp8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong>\u00a0This is a tutorial video of how to import vectors into Tinkercad. Import .svg files to turn your 2D designs into 3D. Bring files from vector programs like Illustrator, Inkscape, etc.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cuqOpXVjJ5o\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Abstract:<\/strong> <\/span>Teacher Liz Arum gives a demo of Tinkercad, a new browser-based 3D modeling environment. We then talk to her about some of the basics of 3D modeling. This is an archived clip from Make: Live, which was originally broadcasted on 9\/28\/11. Go to <a href=\"http:\/\/makezine.com\/?live\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/makezine.com\/?live\/<\/a>? for information about the show, chat.<\/p>\n<p><em>Please note that this last video is a few years old. \u00a0 I, however, wanted to include it since Liz Arum provides an important educational perspective to the TinkerCAD tool. \u00a0 Liz uses this tool to teach physical fabrication and computing to her middle schoolers. \u00a0 (Very cool!) \u00a0 Since this video was created, the TinkerCAD user interface and features have been improved. \u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you end up making something cool in TinkerCAD, share a link to your creations below!!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #555555;\"><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Posts From InspiredToEducate.NET<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #555555;\">\n<div style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">\n<ul style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; color: #0085cf;\" href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=1238\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">17 Fun Tools To Teach Kids To Code by @ChrisBetcher<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; color: #0085cf;\" title=\"Benefits of Teaching Kids To Code That No One Is Talking About\" href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=623\">Benefits of Teaching Kids To Code That No One Is Talking About<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; color: #0085cf;\" title=\"7 Reasons Why The Makers Movement Is Revolutionary\" href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=942\">7 Reasons Why The Makers Movement Is Revolutionary<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; color: #0085cf;\" title=\"Maker Camp: Free Virtual Summer Camp for Teens\" href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=961\">Maker Camp: Free Virtual Summer Camp For Teens<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; color: #0085cf;\" title=\"5 reasons to love Khan academy for computer science\" href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=202\">5 reasons to love Khan academy for computer science<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Facebook Like Button v1.9.6 BEGIN [http:\/\/blog.bottomlessinc.com] -->\n<iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Finspiredtoeducate.net%2Finspiredtoeducate%2F3-tutorials-on-3d-modeling-with-tinkercad-com%2F&amp;layout=standard&amp;show_faces=false&amp;width=450&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowTransparency=\"true\" style=\"border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height: 30px; align: left; margin: 2px 0px 2px 0px\"><\/iframe>\n<!-- Facebook Like Button END -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the past, the world of 3D modeling belonged to engineers and designers. \u00a0 Most 3D modeling software was hard to use and expensive. \u00a0 The folks at TinkerCAD.com have created a delightful web based tool for artists, students, and creative technology professionals . \u00a0 With this tool, you can [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[8],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2460"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2460"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2460\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2480,"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2460\/revisions\/2480"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2460"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2460"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2460"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}