Makerspaces
Creating Your Own 3D Project
Use the resources on this page to play, learn, and grow your skills as a 3D designer. Each book on the page is accessible through the library.
Tinkercad
This web based software is a free app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. It does not require any downloads, allows users to build their own projects and explore the builds of others in the "tinker" community.
3D Printing with Autodesk 123D, Tinkercad, and MakerBot by ISBN: 0071833471Publication Date: 2014-11-27Master the art of 3D printing with step-by-step tutorials and DIY projects Are you ready to join the new industrial revolution? 3D Printing with Autodesk 123D, Tinkercad, and MakerBot reveals how to turn your ideas into physical products that you can use or sell! You'll learn how tooperate powerful, free software from Autodesk and bring your creations to life with the MakerBot--a leading consumer printer--or an online service bureau. Practical examples take you through the Design, Catch, Meshmixer, Tinkercad, Make, and CNC Utility apps, and the MakerBot Desktop. Fun projects, easy-to-follow instructions, and clear screenshots progress from installing the software to printing the design. Videos and digital files accompany this hands-on guide. Download editable, premade content too.
SketchUp - Free
The free version of Sketch Up is a browser based 3D design program. It includes mobile model viewing through the SketchUp Viewer app, cloud storage, interoperability, and more.
SketchUp for Dummies by ISBN: 1119617936Publication Date: 2020-09-01SketchUp offers a vast array of tools that help you get your building, woodworking, and design plans out of your head and into a real model. Even if you've never dabbled in the software, SketchUp All-in-One For Dummies makes it easy to get started as quickly as the ideas pop into your head! .
Blender
A free, open source, 3D design program that supports modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering and more.
Blender 3D Printing by Example by ISBN: 1788390547Publication Date: 2017-12-22This book is a project based guide that helps you design 3D printing objects in Blender. If you're new to the world of 3D printing, this is the book for you. Some basic knowledge of Blender and geometry will help, but is not essential. This book walks you through four projects to learn using Blender giving you information that you need to know to create high-quality 3D printed objects.
