Lesson 1
Lesson 1: Creating a Tinkercad Account & Intro to the Workspace
Tinkercad is free web-based 3D modeling platform. As one of the simplest ways to create and modify 3D objects, it is an excellent tool for anyone who wants a user-friendly interface, including those who are just beginning to learn. It’s fun, easy to set up, and available on any device with an internet connection.
You will need the following to use Tinkercad:
Any device with an internet connection - you can access Tinkercad on a mobile phone or tablet, but we recommend a computer with a full keyboard and mouse for ease of use.
A free Autodesk account. You can sign up for Autodesk right on www.tinkercad.com
Exploring the Workplane
The Workplane is the surface upon which all things you create will appear; it is designed to help you accurately position shapes.
The workplane looks like a piece of graph paper. It is broken up in to 1 centimeter (cm) "major grid lines" (the thick blue lines) and 1 millimeter (mm) "minor grid lines" (the thin blue lines).
In the lower right-hand corner, the Edit grid button allows you to change the units of your design. You can change the grid to measure with major grid lines in inches and minor grid lines in eighths of an inch.
