1.2 CAD (Computer-aided Design): Tinkercad (Part 1)
A. Learning Objectives
- use some common tools in Tinkercad to draw 3D models.
B. Notes
How to join the class in Tinkercad easily? (Once only)
Tinkercad accepts Google account single sign-on (SSO). That means you can use your school Google account to sign in Tinkercad.
1. Login to your LTPSS Google account, e.g. Gmail.
2. Click the given link by the teacher. Then select to use Google account in other providers.
SELECT THIS :
MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE USING YOUR OWN ACCOUNT,
BECAUSE SOME ONE MIGHT USE YOUR COMPUTER AND HAVE NOT LOG OUT. IF IT IS NOT YOUR ACCOUNT, LOGOUT FROM TINKERCAD FIRST, THEN GO BACK TO STEP 1.4. Follow the instructions from Autodesk. Done ! When you need to enter the age, please fill in the year of birthday as 2000 or before. It is because if you are too young, your account may become a child account.
Tinkercad Tutorial Videos
Tinkercad Tutorial Part 1 - (Interface and Movement)
Tinkercad Tutorial Part 2 - (Shape Manipulation and Scaling)
Tinkercad Tutorial Part 3 - (Group, Hole, Align, and Flip Tool)
Tinkercad Tutorial Part 4 - (Workplane, Ruler, Blocks and Bricks)
Tinkercad Tutorial Part 5 - (Circular Patterns and Slicing) (including Duplicate Tool)
Tinkercad Tutorial Part 6 - (Import Export and Collaborating)
Advanced Skill 1: Shape Parameters
Advanced Skill 2: Shape Generator
Example 1
Example 2
Demonstration Examples
Example 1: Snowman
Example 2: Treasure Box
Example 3: Race Car
Example 4: Organic Shapes
C. Coursework
CW1-02 Skull Button (Tinkercad Classroom Activity)
