3D Design & Printing: 3D Design

A free, web-based application to create 3D models for printing. A free to obtain Autodesk account is required.

3D Slash is a free, web-based application to create 3D models for printing. You need to sign up for a free account to save files Paid options are also available.

SketchUP Free is a web based 3D design solution. You will need to create a free Trimble account or use a Google account.. Paid versions are also available.

OpenSCAD is free software for creating solid 3D objects. It is available for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.

Blender is a free open source 3D animation suite you can also use for 3D design and modeling.. You will need to enable the 3D Printing Toolbox.

Digitally sculpt material into different objects

Design virtual models you can build with LEGO bricks. LeoCAD also allows your to create the building instructions for your projects.

A quick Tinkercad tutorial from Robo3D.com

A YouTube video tutorial by mathcodeprint

Interactive tutorials to introduce you to Tinkercad

These 3D Slash tutorials walk you through learning the application.

SketchUp's YouTube Channel

OpenSCAD Tutorials, documentation, manuals and link to other resources.

Some free Blender tutorials

A 3D printing class from Shapeways (www.shapeways.com)

A Beginner’s Guide to Creating 3D Printer Designs from the Roanoke County VA Public Library