To get the best out of 3D printing, it helps if you can design your own parts. In this tutorial series, we will learn to use a free 3D CAD program to do just that.

Following a poll testing the waters for this series, and after carefully reading the feedback in the comments of that poll, I have selected Onshape. It’s impossible to please everyone but I think this choice will please the vast majority and allow them to achieve their goals.

This video was a little longer than anticipated, and future instalments will be concise and focussed on learning specific features to design a specific part.

0:00 Introduction

0:52 The best option is the one that works for you

2:06 Categories of CAD software
TinkerCAD tutorial video:    • 5 Tips to start designing your own 3D...  

4:17 What is parametric solid modelling?

5:59 Narrowing down parametric 3D CAD options

7:38 Why I use Onshape
CFD tutorial video:    • Use CFD to take your 3D printed desig...  

12:10 Free* CAD
Fusion 360 license changes: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/suppor...

13:30 Creating a free Onshape account
Direct link to create a free account: https://www.onshape.com/en/products/free

13:53 Account settings: selecting units

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