Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
3D Printing Resources
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Software for Makers
3D CAD
There are many useful and inexpensive soft-
ware options for designing 3D models, for
printing or otherwise.
123D Design
Creating things from atoms is better with
bits.
Adafruit's 3D Printing Skill
Badge
This is part of the free 123D suite of tools
from Autodesk. You can model objects
using its easy-to-learn interface, prepare
your models for printing, export them to
STL files, or send them directly to many
popular fabrication companies. It in-
cludes a variety of popular 3D model
creation, scanning, and sculpting apps,
including the popular 123D Catch and
123D Design.
Declare to the world your proficiency in the
world of 3D printing with this
embroidered
skill
badge from Adafruit.
TinkerCAD
Recently rescued by Autodesk, Tinker-
cad is a web-based modeling program.
With a WebGL-enabled browser such as
Google Chrome or Firefox, you can run
Tinkercad's 3D user interface directly in
your browser. Build up your design, save
it online, and share it with others. You
can also send files directly to popular 3D
printing services or download STL files
for printing yourself.
