Tinkercad PDF Tutorial

1. Tinkercad, is probably not the best design tool for creating
complex designs, but the program can provide support, struc-
ture, or some fun!
Note: Each 3D print must have support for the objects that are printed.
Our printers work best with geometric shapes, but can do well if the
object has a larger flat surface and support.
Creating and Modifying your 3D Print
Open tinkercad.com and create an account

2. After creating the account, click on the Tinkercad logo in the top,
left hand corner to go “home.”
On the right hand panel, you can drag and drop shapes and letters on to
your object. You can also scale your object and any item you place.
Click “Create New Design with Beta”
Note: Tinkercad will start out each account with a lesson. In order to begin
making designs, you must click the home button until you see “Create New
Design” on the page.

3. You can also import templates into Tinkercad so you can modify
their design.
Click “Import” in the top, right hand corner of the screen
Drag and drop any .stl into the box
Modify and design your creation!
Click “Import”

4. When you are ready to download for printing, click “Export” in the top,
right hand corner.
Check “Everything in the Design”
When completing the design, select all the objects
and click “Group” in the top, menu task bar.
Click .STL
Send the downloaded file to techres@bju.edu. Please include your
name and the color you would like.
Our color options include: bronze, glow-in-the-dark, wood, gold, orange, red, blue,
green, purple, white, black, and gray.
To move around the workplane, right click and drag
or click one of the options on the left side bar.
Saving Your Design