In this class we will explore a lot of different 3D design tools. Each software program is different and has its own learning curve, and you are expected to know how to learn that tool. It is all about exploration! Making mistakes is part of the learning process.

The resources, tutorials, and walkthroughs below can help you get started with a wide variety of software and techniques. Resources within each section are listed roughly in order of difficulty or usefulness. 

Signing up for accounts
Instructions how to sign up for various sites that will be used in this course.

Using the 3SPACE printers
How to use the Ultimaker and Lulzbot printers in Carrier 0101, the 3SPACE lab.

Using Thingiverse
Walkthrough of Makerbot’s community of makers that share and download Things for 3D printing, and post Makes to show off those Things they’ve 3D printed.

Getting started with Tinkercad
Explanation of the best online 3D modeling platform for beginners.

Getting started with Shapr3D
An Apple Design Award-winning app for iPad that combines intuitive direct modeling with industry strength power.