Opis: 3D Modeling and Printing with Tinkercad - James Floyd Kelly

The First Complete Guide to Tinkercad: 3D Modeling That's Powerful, Friendly, & Free! Want to master 3D modeling and printing? Tinkercad is the perfect software for you: It's friendly, web-based, and free. Even better, you don't have to rely on Tinkercad's technical documentation to use it. This easy, full-color guide is packed with photos and projects that bring 3D modeling to life! No 3D or CAD experience? No problem: Best-selling author James Floyd Kelly teaches you step-by-step through simple examples and hands-on activities. You'll learn all the concepts and techniques you need...build your skills, comfort, and confidence...and create exciting projects that show off Tinkercad's full power. Learning 3D with your kids? You'll even find projects you can work on together! * Quickly master the basic 3D concepts you need to understand* Navigate Tinkercad's Dashboard and tool set* Create your first 3D model and control its properties* Save time by incorporating publicly available elements* Import hand sketches or SVG graphics into your models* Use the Shape Generator to create custom shapes* Add raised text and other embellishments* Assemble multiple pieces into a more sophisticated model* Make realistic prototypes* Output molds for creating items from soft materials* Transform models into STL files for printing* Get great results from an online 3D printing service* Move your 3D objects into the Minecraft virtual world* Find answers to your most important Tinkercad questions* Discover tools for tasks Tinkercad can't handle* Learn from others! Explore projects at Thingiverse and the GalleryIntroduction 1 Chapter 1: 3D Modeling Is Cool! 5 What Is 3D Modeling? 5 Where Have You Seen 3D Modeling? 11 Why Is 3D Modeling Useful? 13 What Can You Do with 3D Modeling? 14 Chapter 2: 3D Modeling Basics 17 What Are Axes? 17 What Is a Plane? 22 Understanding Rotation 25 Chapter 3: Say Hello to Tinkercad 29 Finding and Opening Tinkercad 30 Navigating Tinkercad 35 Changing a 3D Model's Properties 40 Looking at Lessons 43 Chapter 4: Learn Some Modeling Basics 45 The Launchpad 45 The Rocket's Main Body 53 The Rocket's Fins 57 Chapter 5: Putting Together a Model 69 Assembling the Launchpad 70 Assembling the Rocket 86 Chapter 6: A Tinkercad Special Project 101 Brainstorming Ideas 102 Creating the Basic Tag Shape 104 Adding Embellishments 119 Adding Raised Text 122 Suggestions for Improvements 126 Chapter 7: Another Tinkercad Special Project 129 Developing an Idea 130 Creating a Mold for the Object 138 Creating the Elements for the Mold 143 Finishing Up the Mold-Making Project 147 Chapter 8: Printing Your 3D Models 155 What Is a 3D Printer? 156 Creating an STL File 161 Melting That Plastic 165 Moving the Nozzle 167 Using Software to Control a 3D Printer 171 Summary of 3D Printing 175 Chapter 9: More Useful Tricks with Tinkercad 177 Using the Mirror Feature 177 Importing Your Own Sketch 187 Experimenting with the Shape Generators Tool 194 Where to Next? 197 Chapter 10: Where Can You Find Existing Models? 199 Welcome to Thingiverse 199 Additional 3D Model Sources 209 Chapter 11: Expanding Tinkercad's Usefulness 211 Finding a 3D Printing Service 212 Taking Your Object into Minecraft 217 Chapter 12: Special App for Turning Real-World Objects into 3D Models 225 Converting Real Objects to Digital Models 225 Improving Your 3D Modeling Skills 241 Appendix A: More Free CAD Applications to Explore 243 123D Design 243 SketchUp 244 FreeCAD 245 Appendix B: A Bonus Project 247 The Pinewood Derby 247 Creating Digital Body Shapes 250 "Carving" the Block 259 Appendix C: A Closer Look at 123D Design 267 123D Design Interface 267 The Main Toolbar 269 The Navigation Bar 276 What's Left? 283 Index 285

Szczegóły: 3D Modeling and Printing with Tinkercad - James Floyd Kelly

Tytuł: 3D Modeling and Printing with Tinkercad
Autor: James Floyd Kelly
Producent: Que Corporation
ISBN: 9780789754905
Rok produkcji: 2014
Ilość stron: 304
Oprawa: Miękka
Waga: 0.4 kg

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