Build with us!

Come learn how to 3D Model in Tinkercad , Onshape, and Fusion360 Build skills you'll need to create your own 3D parts at Gizmo!

​Be sure to check out the other 3D Modeling Resources we've been curating on our Educational Resources page.

How can I start?

We're going to be building 3D parts together using Tinkercad, Onshape, and Fusion360. Each week, we will post new build videos for each part. Follow directions in the videos below, and build with us =).

​Are you building along with us? Have a question or a comment? Email: matt@gizmo-cda.org 

Build 1

Build 1 part file
Let's get started! You can download the "Build 1" file on the left and follow along. 
Build 1 - Tinkercad
Build 1 - Onshape
Build 1 - Fusion360

Build 2

Build 2 part file
Grab the Build 2 part file on the left and build along with us!
Build 2 - Tinkercad
Build 2 - Onshape
Build 2 - Fusion360

Build 3

Build 3 part file
Grab the Build 3 part file on the left and build along with us!
Build 3 - Tinkercad
Build 3 - Onshape
Build 3 - Fusion360

Optional: Make a detailed drawing

Onshape: Make a detailed drawing
Fusion360: Make a detailed drawing

Design your own #SuperAwesomeThingie

Have you completed all three builds? Are you ready for the chance to design your own #SuperAwesomeThingie that you can 3D Print at Gizmo? Great! Here's the process!

Tinkercad Designers 

Do the following to get your 3D model 3D printed at Gizmo!
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  1. Design a model that will fit inside a 3" cube - If it's too big, you may be asked to redesign or scale it
  2. Include a 1" reference cube - see the video below for an explanation
  3. Export your 3D model as "YourFullName.stl"
  4. Send an email to: matt@gizmo-cda.org. Please include the following in your email:
    1. Your first and last name
    2. How you found the "Build with us!" challenge.
    3. Have you ever been to Gizmo?
    4. Attach your "YourFullName.stl" file

Onshape & Fusion360 Designers

Do the following to get your 3D model 3D printed at Gizmo!
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  1. Create a detailed drawing of your part - see video above for help & be sure to dimension
  2. ​Export your 3D model as "YourFullName.stl"
  3. Export your detailed drawing as "YourFullName.pdf"
  4. Send an email to: matt@gizmo-cda.org. Please include the following in your email:
    1. Your first and last name
    2. How you found the "Build with us!" challenge.
    3. Have you ever been to Gizmo?
    4. Attach your "YourFullName.stl" 3D model file
    5. Attach your "YourFullName.pdf" detailed drawing file