Getting Started with Tinkercad for Adults

Let's start engaging with our kids on their terms, by understanding the tech they are learning in school, so we can play and create together.

Tinkercad is a pain-free way to create items suitable for 3d printing. Since it is taught to elementary school children as "grown-ups" we should be able to master it.

Learn how to get started with Tinkercad to design models for 3d printing. This lesson covers basic Tinkercad navigation, how to create holes in solid objects and how to align objects.

The model created in this tutorial is a PopSticks connector. PopSticks are used to connect popsicle sticks for building fun creations much like how we used to use Tinkertoys(TM).

A range of models for PopSticks connectors are available on Thingiverse at the following address:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:340...

Enjoy.
Irv

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