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Tinkercad is a fun way of 3d designing and modelling for STEM
Updated January 28, 2020

Tinkercad is a fun way of 3d designing and modelling for STEM

Oral Tosun | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 7 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with Tinkercad

Tinkercad is a great tool to start 3d modelling. Even though you are an advanced 3d designer, you might be found yourself using it. It simplifies the process of 3d design. Tinkercad mainly solves primitive design needs. It is not a full design suite. But it contains a lot of feature for a maker or a STEM teacher. Tinkercad consists of multiple modules such as electronics(Arduino), coding, classroom, Minecraft, Lego bricks etc.
If I needed a simple 3d object to print out from my 3d printer, I definitely first tried designing it on Tinkercad. It is easy to use and compatible with 3d printers. In many cases, I use it for my 3d file repair tool. Just upload the file to Tinkercad, and then download it repaired.
  • Tinkercad is very easy to use. Most of the 3d design software have steep learning curves.
  • It is compatible with 3d printing. It is a proper tool which gives you solid 3d files needed for 3d printing.
  • Tinkercad is fun to use. There are tones of 3d models created by the community. You could share your designs or even collaborate on designs.
  • Must have tool for STEM teachers. It provides both electronics and coding features in a proper way.
  • Tinkercad is an online tool. If the internet is off then Tinkercad stops.
  • Tinkercad is mostly for beginners and students of 3d design. Its capabilities have a limit. Besides Tinkercad touch screen device capabilities are also limited.
  • Rendering options are very limited, nearly none. There is no lighting feature. You could only give plain colours to your models.
  • I should definitely say that Tinkercad has no negative impact on my business.
  • It shortened my 3d design process for my many simple projects.
  • Tinkercad is a free tool, no investment needed.
  • I suggest it to my customers who don't know 3d design, but desperately needs a 3d file for their projects.
Tinkercad is very useful for 3d printing. You could export your designs in STL and OBJ file formats which are used by 3d printers. You could design basic objects with it. It has no sculpting nor animating features. Tinkercad is mainly for newbies. Thus, if you want to advanced 3d design possibilities then you should try other software.