Links and Resources
Here are some useful links and resources you can use for Inspiration and get those creative juices flowing!
3D Modelling Software
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Google Sketchup: A general 3D modelling program by Google that is easy to learn with lots of powerful plugins.
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123D Design: Another easy to use 3D modelling program. Unlike Google Sketchup however, this program is more tailored to creating 3D models specifically for 3D printing.
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TinkerCAD: A free, easy to learn, online design tool that can be used to create 3D Printable models
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OpenSCAD: A 3D modelling package for designers with a programming background.
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FreeCAD: An advanced CAD modelling package that is both very powerful and relatively easy to use compared with most other CAD packages.
Downloadable 3D Models
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Thingiverse: A very popular website offering a massive collection of downloadable 3D models and designs
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YouImagine: Offers a good selection of free and downloadable 3D models specifically tailored to 3D printing
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My Mini Factory: Offers both free and premium 3D models
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GrabCAD: Offers engineering related CAD models