TinkerCAD codeblocks and 3D printing for beginners.

About this course

This exciting course will introduce you to the fundamentals of coding and 3D printing, using Scratch Code Blocks in TinkerCAD. With over 20 million users worldwide, TinkerCAD is one of the easiest and most popular tools for creating 3D models for printing. The course makes learning these skills enjoyable and engaging for all, as it combines the power of coding with the creativity of 3D printing.Course Breakdown: This course will take you through 6 lessons and 27 mini-lectures, all leading up to a final end-of-course assessment. Here’s a sneak peek:Lesson 1: Introduction to 3D Printing and Its Real-World ApplicationsUnderstand how 3D printers work and the amazing impact they have on industries such as medicine, veterinary care, movie production, construction, and sports. This lesson explores the revolutionary advantages of 3D printing in everyday life.Lesson 2: How 3D Printing Works: The Process UncoveredLearn about the stages of creating a 3D printed model, from designing to slicing and finally printing. You’ll also get an introduction to essential terminology like CAD and CAM, as well as the technical details of X, Y, Z coordinates and how they relate to the 3D printer’s movement.Lesson 3: Basics of Coding and 3D Model Creation with Scratch Code BlocksIn this lesson, you’ll learn how to use TinkerCAD’s Scratch Code Blocks to design simple 3D models. This is a hands-on, step-by-step introduction to coding that will teach you how to build basic models for 3D printing.Lesson 4: Creating More Complex Models with CodeDevelop you

Course objectives

• introduce the fundamentals of 3D printing
• teach the stages of creating a 3D printed model
• provide hands-on experience with coding and 3D design