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.

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.

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 ...

Various 3D printing software is available, and a good one should have the tools for creating 3D printable models, slicing, editing STL files, or repairing meshes.

The most common reason an STL file may be not quite right is a mechanical connection where some piece isn’t quite as the designer expected, so the 3D model that interfaces with it no longer fits.

Once multiple files have been placed on the build plate and the STL file is saved, their location relative to each other cannot be changed. You can continue to add files to the build plate after ...