Tinkercad for pc and mac

Tinkercad for Pc

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What is Tinkercad? What is it used for?

 

Get Top-Notch 3D Designs 

3D designing has always been a hard nut to crack. From gaining basic skills to flourishing as an expert in the business, you need an app that has an interactive and useful interface. This matters a lot if you’re a beginner, as you will need to be guided in your learning journey. You should consider Tinkercad to aid you as you move up the design proficiency ladder.

If you have young people who want to start a career in design, Tinkercad is always an effective solution. It’s the go-to app for educational purposes, as many teachers in colleges use it for instructional purposes.

Tinkercad is the best design app with which to begin 3D design. Chances are that even as an expert, you may find yourself using it to simplify your design.  Not just that, your attention to simple details can be enhanced by Tinkercad. Keep in mind that it is not a full-on design option.  It rather contains educational and instructional materials for teachers who are in the STEM field.




Tinkercard's Features:

Some of the features Tinkercad possess are:

  • Multiple modules
  • Coding classroom
  • Minecraft
  • Lego bricks

Tinkercad is very important for 3D activity, especially printing. Design export in STL file format is a service accessible on Tinkercad. You could also export in OBJ format, which is used mostly by 3D printers. Basic designs are underrated, but with Tinkercad, you could get the most out of simple designs. 

As an app that was designed with newbies in mind, Tinkercad has no animating or sculpting tools. If you’re looking for something a bit advanced, you should consider trying other software. One of Tinkercad’s strongest points is the fact that its compatibility with most 3D printers. You will find that most advanced apps still encounter difficulties with 3D printing. 

It is important to note that one of the qualities the developers of the app find important is ease of use. This is still the reason why most advanced designers still make use of Tinkercad. Its compatibility qualities are unrivaled and unmatched, while other advanced 3D apps are quite complex and complicated. This puts some pressure on designers who use those apps.

If by any chance you need a simple 3D printout from your printer, you should make a design on Tinkercad. Again, its ease of use can never be overstated. You could also use it as your 3D file repair tool if you want. All you need to do is upload the file to Tinkercad and then download it. The fact that your file has been rendered in Tinkercad format automatically affects repairs. 

One of the qualities that Tinkercad has which is not exactly beneficial is the fact that it is dependent on an internet connection. This means that once the internet connection goes off, then the app stops working. Here are some pros and cons;


Download and install Tinkercad on your computer


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Or follow the guide below to use on PC:

Select Windows version:

  1. Windows 7-10
  2. Windows 11

Download and install the Tinkercad app on your Windows 10,8,7 or Mac in 4 simple steps below:


  1. Download an Android emulator for PC and Mac:
    Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks Pc or Mac software Here >> .

  2. Install the emulator on your PC or Mac:
    On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

  3. Using Tinkercad on PC [Windows 7/ 8/8.1/ 10/ 11]:
    • Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "Tinkercad"
    • The search will reveal the Tinkercad app icon. Open, then click "Install".
    • Once Tinkercad is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including Tinkercad.
    • Now enjoy Tinkercad on PC.

  4. Using Tinkercad on Mac OS:
    Install Tinkercad on your Mac using the same steps for Windows OS above.



How to download and use Tinkercad App on Windows 11


To get Tinkercad on Windows 11, check if there's a native Tinkercad Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:


  1. Download the Amazon-Appstore » (U.S only)
    • Click on "Get" to begin installation. It also automatically installs Windows Subsystem for Android.
    • After installation, Goto Windows Start Menu or Apps list » Open the Amazon Appstore » Login (with Amazon account)

  2. For non-U.S users, Download the OpenPC software »
    • Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto Playstore on PC » click Configure_Download. This will auto-download Google Play Store on your Windows 11.

  3. Installing Tinkercad:
    • Login to your computer's PlayStore or Amazon AppStore.
    • Search for "Tinkercad" » Click "Install" to install Tinkercad
    • Tinkercad will now be available on your windows start-menu.

Minimum requirements Recommended
  • 8GB RAM
  • SSD Storage
  • Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000
  • Architecture: x64 or ARM64
  • 16GB RAM
  • HDD Storage

Tinkercad On iTunes


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Free On iTunes Autodesk Inc. 8566 4.62012 1.4 4+

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Tinkercad functions

- Free for everyone with no strings attached

- Learn by doing to build confidence, persistence, and problem-solving skills

- Safe for all ages with no ads and kidSAFE certified

- Easily build 3D with controls optimized for your device

- Connect, code, and simulate circuit components with Arduino and micro:bit microcontrollers

- Make 3D designs from code using Tinkercad Codeblocks

- Bring your designs into the real world with the Tinkercad AR viewer

- Import STL, OBJ, and SVG files into the 3D design space to build on an existing design

- Export your files including STL, OBJ, USDZ, and SVG or send them to other programs

- All you need is a device and an internet connection

- Apple Pencil compatible

- Tinkercad Classrooms for educators to assign activities, send and receive assignments, invite co-teachers, and monitor student progress

- Tinkercad Lesson Plans and starters available for students to get started with 3D CAD design, electronics simulation, and block-based programming

- Compatible with Google Classroom.


Advantages of using Tinkercard:

  • Tinkercad is very easy to use
  • It is compatible with 3D printing, and it gives you dependable 3D files needed for 3D printing.
  • Tinkercad is fun to use. You will discover that a lot of 3D models are created by private designing communities. You could take advantage of the opportunity to share your designs or even work with people on design projects.
  • It is a proper tool for teachers in STEM fields

Cons

  • 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 colors to your models.


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