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# TinkerCad

A simple option

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If you have not already used [TinkerCad](https://www.tinkercad.com/) then I would begin here. It is a simple online 3D modeling program available for free. The basic concept being you form shapes and holes to cut shapes. You can stick shapes and holes together to make new shapes. Exports are available as STL (for 3D printing) and SVG (Usable for the Laser cutter)

{% embed url="<https://ibles-content.tinkercad.com/static/tinkercad/marketing/3d/place.mp4>" %}
Place Shapes
{% endembed %}

{% embed url="<https://ibles-content.tinkercad.com/static/tinkercad/marketing/3d/adjust.mp4>" %}
Adjust shapes
{% endembed %}

{% embed url="<https://ibles-content.tinkercad.com/static/tinkercad/marketing/3d/combine-2.mp4>" %}
Combine!
{% endembed %}

### You can learn how to use TinkerCad [here](https://www.tinkercad.com/learn)

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<summary>Advantages</summary>

#### Easy start up

#### Exports for the 3D printer and the Laser

#### Works well with Fusion 360

</details>

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<summary>Disadvantages</summary>

#### Limited size( there is a max size)

#### Limited detail

#### Dimensions can be tricky

#### Next to impossible to use on an IPad

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