Learn how to design and 3D print with Tinkercad in this beginner-friendly guide. Step-by-step tips to turn your ideas into tangible creations.

When you're done, click Design > Download for 3D Printing and you'll immediately get an STL file you can load into your printer.

A 3D printer turns digital designs into physical objects using a variety of substances, from plastic to ceramic to something that kind of looks like wood. Before you even touch a printer, you'll ...

Files are in .stl or .obj format. The original file is saved in millimeters (or it will not upload properly to the site) Geometry created in NX is in the first quadrant (positive X, positive Y, ...

Makers will likely come across numerous STL files as they explore the various forums dedicated to the craft. They're frequently posted on print-sharing sites like Thingiverse and MyMiniFactory.