Learn how to design and 3D print with Tinkercad in this beginner-friendly guide. Step-by-step tips to turn your ideas into ...

However, [Chuck] shows us in the video below how you can use the same Codeblocks to automate Tinkercad 3D modeling thanks to a beta feature in the software.

Autodesk's Tinkercad is a free Web-based design tool that enables you to create 3D objects, then download those creations in a printer-friendly format. Here's how to get started.

It doesn’t cost anything to try and see if you have a better experience. Updated tutorials would probably help, too. But we’ll stick with TinkerCAD or some of our favorite desktop programs.

If you are looking for somewhere accessible to start, TinkerCAD is free and relatively simple. It runs in your browser and has built-in tutorials. Like this article?

SketchUp video tutorials Step by step videos and links to the official forum Tinkercad tutorials and how-to’s Simple lessons, template builds and all sorts of other good stuff ...

Microsofts 3D Builder vs. Tinkercad: Which is best for you? While both programs do similar things, one is not like the other.