The world of CAD design can be an intimidating one, but it’s also a gateway to so many incredible possibilities! Whether you’re a beginner just getting into the world of 3D design or an experienced maker looking for helpful tutorials and inspiration to take your creations to the next level – these blog posts are here to give you all the essential tools and knowledge that you need. In these blog posts you’ll find everything from basic CAD design techniques to advanced tips for creating complex projects with ease – no matter what skill level you’re currently at. So if you’re ready start your journey into 3D designing excellence– let’s dive in!
Here’s a first look at Autodesk’s new 123D Design iPad app, which is also out for Mac and PC. It’s free, and very easy to use. It didn’t take me long to put together a printable object, and I was printing it in a few short minutes.
Founded in 1982 with the launch of their flagship AutoCAD software, San Rafael’s Autodesk, Inc. has historically lead the way in the development of digital design technology. Today, Autodesk products serve all sectors of the professional 3D design market, from engineering, to architecture, to entertainment, as well as an increasing number of consumer-level and mobile applications.
The site Open Electronics recently posted a step-by-step guide to using the EAGLE PCB design software to make your own custom Arduino Shields.
The GE Garages have rolled on to Houston’s Rice University campus, offering hands-on experience with laser cutters, 3D printers, and more. There are also workshops ranging from soldering to working with Autodesk software, scheduled over the next week and a half. GE Garages is a high-tech, hands-on lab celebrating inventors and entrepreneurs, and providing you the […]
What’s the best way to get started 3D modeling? PopMech likes Tinkercad.
On the Cool Tools mailing list, Wired editor-in-chief Chris Anderson (a hardcore maker of cool things, like DIY Drones, and founder of GeekDad) heartily recommends Autodesk’s 123D.
MIT Media Labbers Amit Zoran and Joe Paradiso have created a handheld, digitally-controlled milling device that attempts to combine the benefits of CAD and freehand fabrication.
