The Invent to Learn Guide to 3D Printing in the Classroom: Recipes for Success Resources
Invent To Learn Guide to 3D Printing in the Classroom: Recipes for Success has many resources for educators using 3D printers in the classroom or thinking about getting started.
The resources below support 18 step-by-step projects, along with connections to curriculum, Common Core Standards, and the Next Generation Science Standards.
Free Software
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Inkscape |
2D Illustration software |
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Paths2OpenSCAD |
3D plugin for Inkscape |
Download ‘Inkscape to openSCAD converter v5’ from |
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OpenSCAD |
3D modeling tool with its own language |
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Meshlab |
Clean up and merge 3D files |
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3Dtin |
3D drawing tool |
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Meshmixer |
3D sculpting tool |
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Sculptris |
3D sculpting tool |
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KnotPlot |
3D Knot drawing tool |
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SketchUp Make |
3D drawing tool |
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Tinkercad |
3D drawing tool |
3D Printer Designs and Community Sites
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Use |
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Thingiverse |
STL file repository. Sponsored by Makerbot, but files can be used in any printer. |
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YouMagine |
Online community for 3D printing |
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SketchUp Warehouse |
3D image repository |
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Instructables |
A variety of projects using 3D printers and objects |
instructables.com/tag/type-id/category-technology/channel-3D-Printing |
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Make Magazine |
3D printing projects and printer reviews |
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AutoDesk |
3D models for Autodesk apps |
123dapp.com/Gallery |
Outsourced Printing and Plating
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Use |
URL |
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RePliKote |
Plate plastic models with metal |
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Shapeways |
Makes 3D models from your art in variety of materials. |
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Ponoko |
3D print, laser cut, and sell your designs |
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Sculpteo |
3D print your own designs, buy and sell 3D printed objects |