I wrote this tutorial at a beginner's level so that students and designers new to Tinkercad can feel confident designing an otherwise complicated build. I will cover basic skills and introduce new ones too, such as using the align tool to match shapes up perfectly with other objects. While ...
I have dedicated my career to inspiring young minds and fostering a love for hands-on learning. After years of classroom experience and observing the ever-evolving landscape of education, I recognized the importance of project-based learning in nurturing...
When exporting to STL in your CAD package, you may see parameters for chord height, deviation, angle tolerance, poly count, or something similar. These are the parameters that affect the faceting of the STL. We’ve compiled tips on exporting for the best “surface: file” size ratio below....
Generating the QR Code You can use various tools to generate the QR codes; we will use theqrcode2stlin this article. After clicking the link, you can follow the steps below: 1.Select the QR code options: text/URL, Wifi, E-mail, Contact, or SMS. For our case, we shall choose Text...
Support removal: To remove the support structures, by either breaking them off manually or dissolving them if you use water-soluble support material, like BigRep BVOH. Sanding: To smooth out layer lines or imperfections. Painting or Sealing: Especially if you want a specific color or need addit...
A great free, easy-to-learn online tool is TinkerCad. Those looking for a more robust set of 3D modeling tools might prefer SketchUp or Fusion 360. Or perhaps you’re drawn more toward laser cutting. If so, programs such as Adobe Illustrator (AI) or Inkscape are a must when generating...