Learning Tinkercad

Bring your design ideas to life. Learn the basics of Tinkercad, the free online app for anyone who wants to get started in 3D design and CAD.

Introduction

• Learn 3D design with Tinkercad
• What you should know
• Using the exercise files

1. Tinkercad Overview

• Learning the interface
• Navigating in Tinkercad
• Understanding orthographic and perspective
• Setting up the grid

2. Adding and Modifying Shapes

• Adding and moving 3D shapes
• Scaling and changing dimensions
• Using shape controls
• Rotating 3D shapes
• Selecting strategies

3. 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

4. Duplicating and Creating Patterns

• Copying shapes
• Duplicating shapes
• Creating linear patterns
• Creating circular patterns
• Creating scaled patterns

5. Shape Generators and Other Tools

• Introducing Shape Generators
• The Scribble tool
• The Text tool
• Part Maker
• Exploring printables

6. 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

7. Importing Assets

• Importing 2D SVGs
• Importing 3D STLs

8. 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

9. Brick and Block Mode

• Using brick mode
• Using block mode
• Adding a schematic to a Minecraft world

10. Circuits and Codeblocks

• Designing a circuit
• Writing code for Arduino
• Writing codeblocks for 3D design

11. Tools for Teachers

• Creating a new class
• Onboarding students
• Reviewing designs in classes
• Moderate Kids

Conclusion

• Next steps