Make useful parts for 3d printing FAST using Tinkercad

A user asked how to morph a few shapes together for 3D printing. After looking at the part, here is a simple solution to Make useful parts for 3D printing FAST using Tinkercad. In Tinkercad, you do not morph as much as grouping and cut parts out with holes. It is pretty easy to make useful things to 3d print with these basic skills though. Have a glorious day and keep Tinkering!
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Contents
00:00 - Intro
00:48 - Switch to inches
01:00 - Base with cube
01:55 - Workplane & tube
02:42 - Align 2 parts
04:05 - Grouping parts
04:30 - Duplicate & hide
04:52 - Nudge up
05:37 - Cut main hole
06:09 - Mounting holes
07:50 - Final group & export
Tags
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#tinkercad

[@HLModTech]

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[@V4Cascade]

This guy did in 10 minutes what I've been trying to figure out for hours. Much appreciated!

[@HLModTech]

Super cool @V4Cascade! Love to hear it when there is a success. 👏💯

[@crusher70]

New sub here, finally someone who knows how to explain 3d modelling in a way my brain will accept 🤯. Thank you

[@HLModTech]

The perfect way to start my day @crusher70. Thank you.

[@ljscott3868]

Totally agree!!!

[@pjr0222]

I have 0 knowledge about AutoCAD, but I know what it is for. I'm a 3d printer beginner, and I want to learn to design my project so that I'm not taking somebody's design. By watching this, I feel confident that I can accomplish that hehe

[@HLModTech]

That is the exact response I hope for. If you get stuck on your design, feel free to reach out. One of the amazing things about Tinkercad is the ability to collaborate on a design.

[@RealJerz]

@@HLModTechig ?

[@Chill_Please]

How has the designing been going? Did you keep up with it?

[@shanemeyer9224]

Wow, just wow! You are amazing at explaining things simply and precisely, I loved watching this, it helped me get a good understanding of cad. I hope everyone enjoys this as much as I did thank you so much for your time

[@HLModTech]

Thanks Shane for the feedback! 👍 Have fun designing and feel free to reach out if you ever have questions.

[@jc_hz4196]

I have used solidworks and even fusion 360, tinkerCad is limited in a way but your video makes it seem easy and doable, thank you. I see now the limit comes by our own imagination. Great video.

[@HLModTech]

Fantastic! If you ever have questions do not hesitate to reach out. 💯👍

[@richardspencer9206]

I have been STRUGGLING to produce something similar. What an amazing tutorial and I can NOW FINALLY make the adapters I have been wanting! Thank you so very much!!!!

[@HLModTech]

Super cool Richard! Love to hear it when there is a success. 👏💯 Feel free to reach out if you ever have questions.

[@christopherrenn8137]

I came to this video to learn how to make this literal vent adapter for a inside AC unit. It was a garage sale find but they didn't have the equipment to hook up to the window. 300-400 dollar unit they thought was junk, sold for 45$ and all it needs is a 3in vent outside lol. Will be duplicating and printing my own before too long :D

[@HLModTech]

Love it when a plan comes together.

[@Kevlynds1]

I just discovered Tinkercad after struggling to create 3D designs in Sketchup. This video is so clear and the instructions easy to follow. Now I can make some adapters for my tools dust extractors. Thank you.

[@HLModTech]

Happy to help. Keep me posted if you’re ever stock. Some of my coolest tutorials are created from user suggestions. 💯👍

[@Rhino-mt1rf]

I'm an absolute beginner and found this tutorial very easy to follow. Thank you!

[@HLModTech]

Fantastic! Thank you for the note. If you are ever looking for more, I have a boat load of tutorials. =)

[@hommyguy]

This has been so helpful! Thank you so much for everything you do!

[@HLModTech]

Perfect way to start my day. Thank you. 💯👍

[@kjamison5951]

I had previously used Solidworks but chose to use TinkerCad because of the very simple approach. I made filament prints for work because big and blocky were okay. But I have been able to design very intricate scale model railway models for resin printing and I am astounded at the level of detail that is captured in TinkerCad. Thank you for this tutorial!

[@HLModTech]

Super cool @kjamison5951! Love to hear it when there is a success. 👏💯

[@brianmi40]

Nicely done. Trying to leverage TinkerCad more for my 3D printing. I used it originally to rough design the inside of my van conversion laying out all the cabinets, seating and bedding!

[@HLModTech]

Thank you and that is super cool. Did you see my Shoutout of the E450 by James Tampa? Reminds me of you modeling your van layout. 💯👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqO6i5x8fLdjjdk Thanks for the note!

[@nickoldberg1752]

Outstanding tutorial and I learned some useful tools for aligning too! Subscribed

[@HLModTech]

Awesome, thank you!

[@normanmiller9479]

This was very helpful. I appreciate your knowledge and skill. Kudos!

[@HLModTech]

My pleasure Norman. Thank you for the note! 👍💯

[@maichell5094]

I have only recently got into modelling and have stumbled across your video series. Great work and very easy to follow. Thanks for the upload and keep up the great work :) Hello from Australia!

[@HLModTech]

Sweet! After years of teaching in a classroom, I find it so cool to have my lessons being useful worldwide! Have a wonderful weekend.

[@quangcof6154]

Great job with such a chill voice! Thanks a lot :)

[@HLModTech]

My pleasure. I appreciate you taking time to drop me a note too!

[@monk913]

I really appreciate this video. I've been watching dozens of videos to learn tips. Your breakdown was by far the best and the include keyboard button reference was very helpful. Keep up the great work!

[@HLModTech]

The perfect way to start my day @monk913. Thank you. Feel free to reach out if you ever have questions. 💯👍

[@BCMTech]

Very nice tutorial. Made a seemingly overwhelming thing very simple. Thank you!

[@HLModTech]

Awesome BCM Tech! I appreciate the feedback 😊

[@TheHandsomeRyan]

Great tutorial. I learned several tricks and shortcuts I was unaware of.

[@HLModTech]

Groovy! Thanks for taking time to shoot me a note. 👍

[@education.online_frevryone]

Thank you for putting out these educational and helpful videos. I learn a lot!

[@HLModTech]

My pleasure! Thank you for taking a moment to drop a note too!

[@tonyjones5788]

loving these videos so helpful thanks

[@HLModTech]

Makes my day to hear that! Thanks @tonyjones5788. 💯👍

[@koopakoop]

Thank you for this video. I haven't tried doing it yet, but this is the kind of content I needed to get me started.

[@HLModTech]

Glad it was helpful! Feel free to reach out if you have questions. A lot of my favorite projects start with user questions.

[@TheGroovemovie]

Amazing. That seems very easy to follow. Thanks grate video and information. 👍

[@HLModTech]

Thank you. I appreciate you taking time to let me know as well. 💯👍

[@Midoriyasgf]

thank you for this!! I have learned so much from this video! I have never known how to use those other tools listed by the import button but now I do! thank you for this helpful video! keep up the content!

[@HLModTech]

Thank you for the note. Always makes my day when viewers have success. You are welcome to reachout anythime if you have questions.

[@christiantrab6160]

This video was just what I needed to get startet, just got a 3d printer today. I made a living working in Autocad more than 25 years ago - but man, CAD is a different story today, haha :-) Thanks for getting me going.

[@HLModTech]

Awesome Christian! I appreciate the feedback and feel free to reach out if you are ever stuck. 😊

[@edwardarquette3884]

Fantastic to-the-point video! I was able to 3d print exactly what I needed just based on this video!

[@HLModTech]

Perfect! Thank you so much for sharing. 💯🔥

[@starflare1971]

New sub, Only watched this 1 video, having just started with 3d design & printing, and your way of explaining etc made it really easy and instand sub, great job, thanks.

[@HLModTech]

Awesome, thank you! Feel free to reach out if you have more questions. Some of the coolest things I create start with questions from viewers.

[@5dafrog542]

This was crazy, and impressive to watch.

[@HLModTech]

Fantastic! Makes my day to hear that 5DaFrog5 👍

[@craftingwithjean5599]

New here today. Ordered a 3d printer for my grandson and was looking for ideas to learn 3d projects. Thank YOU for this. Will be watching many more videos.

[@HLModTech]

Glad it was helpful! I whipped up a Day 1 Playlist if you are interested. kzbin.info/aero/PLRXLS33csRK7qasevs577eQMloptAVVm_ Simple and fun to make sure you have the basics before trying to print something.

[@HLModTech]

What printer did you snag?

[@pipodeclown3782]

Great, i learning a lot in a short time!!

[@HLModTech]

Super cool pipo declown! Makes my day that you had that experience. 👏💯

[@wackyone9597]

Very useful information thanks!

[@HLModTech]

My pleasure Wacky One. Thank you for the feedback! 👍💯

[@MW2ONLINEGAMER100]

Great tutorial! Thanks

[@HLModTech]

My pleasure Brian Coughlan. Thank you for the feedback! 👍💯

[@angelicasamarzafe9126]

Really nice and helpful... Thanks!

[@HLModTech]

Awesome Angelica! I appreciate the feedback 😊

[@WillyWonka320]

thank you for this video really helped me learn !

[@HLModTech]

You're so welcome! Thanks for the note.

[@booboofinger2595]

HL you the man! I'm new to 3d printing and was having trouble with some hydroponic grow towers from Thingiverse. I knew what I needed but didn't want to spring for the software and after hitting dead ends with Sketchup I found Tinkercad is free and import export STL is free, great but I still couldn't fix the leaks until I found your channel. This vid is getting bookmarked and revisited for sure. I thought I'd be able to just modify portions of the STL in size but after learning from this tutorial I realized adding to the existing model was the way to go and did so successfully. I'm subscribing and looking forward to going through your channel. Thank you!!

[@HLModTech]

Glad you had success and thanks for the note! Tinkercad is so cool for stuff like you described. Just slap a "patch" on, export and print. I have made a ton of parts throughout the years that were ugly as sin... but worked. =) Have fun and feel free to reach out if you ever have questions.

[@booboofinger2595]

@@HLModTech Cool.. Bought an flsun v400 and kind of learning by trial and error. I may take you up on the offer. Thanks brother!

[@EleventhElement]

This is by far the best tutorial I’ve ever seen. :)

[@HLModTech]

Makes my day to hear that! Thanks @TreyVal. 💯👍 Feel free to reach out if you ever have questions.

[@Dairy_Air]

nailed it. thanks!

[@HLModTech]

Fantastic. Glad you’re successful and thank you so much for taking time to shoot me a note.

[@MakerCuisine]

Wow this is great, you explained things very well

[@HLModTech]

I really appreciate that. My goal is always to get you creating cool stuff in a jiffy.

[@donwires5793]

Great tutorial!!! Thanks so much. I'm printing my own products for woodworking now.

[@HLModTech]

Glad it was helpful! I love the feeling of making something just because I want it. Feel free to reach out if you are ever stuck. 👍

[@donwires5793]

Now that you mention it, I'm stuck on a similar file for dust collection. Is it possible to email you? I'm not x-ing twittering or socialing. Thanks I'd like to send a pic of my problem@@HLModTech

[@HLModTech]

Sounds good and yes. You can reach me at hlmodtech gmail. 👍

[@skroll77]

Nice tutorial! Thumbs up!

[@HLModTech]

Makes my day to hear that! Thanks skroll77. 💯👍

[@gateaccess818]

awesome video. thankyou!

[@HLModTech]

Makes my day to hear that! Thanks @gateaccess818. 💯👍

[@jaimereyes7480]

Great video. Super helpful

[@HLModTech]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for leaving a comment too.

[@DONphantasmo]

What a great video. Thank you...

[@HLModTech]

Fantastic! Makes my day to hear that Romeo's Relics 👍

[@AllanDee]

I can't believe how lucky we are to have you creating these tutorials for us to learn from. You have a gift. Thank you!

[@HLModTech]

Makes my day to hear that! Thanks Conventional Randomness. 💯👍

[@gazoutdoors7525]

very cool, I learnt a lot

[@HLModTech]

Makes my day to hear that. Thanks for taking the time to drop a note. 💯👍

[@stargazer279]

great video, very well explained

[@HLModTech]

Awesome stargazer279! I appreciate the feedback 😊

[@jacksonburroughs5482]

This helped SOOOOOO much

[@HLModTech]

Super cool Jackson! Love to hear it when there is a success. 👏💯

[@JoeyPatSomthn]

I know I’m two years late but this one video showed me so much that would’ve saved me so much time so thank you for that

[@HLModTech]

👍 thanks tons for the note! Makes my day that the video is still useful. Have a great weekend.

[@BriansModelTrains]

Great tutorial - thank you very much!

[@HLModTech]

Thanks! Glad it was useful. 👍

[@BriansModelTrains]

@@HLModTech I know you are an 8th grade teacher but I will be 59 this year and was looking for easy to follow tutorials to learn this remarkable software. I have 3d printed for 5 years and never learned tinkercad to do much. I can now make personal things other than using other peoples models. I wish I had been able to learn this in school when I was young.

[@HLModTech]

@@BriansModelTrains Thanks Brian. Always makes my day when I hear that learning is going on. 💯👍 If you ever have request do not hesitate to drop me a line.

[@rayly2276]

Like you technique Sir. excellent video!

[@HLModTech]

Thank you kindly!

[@RajshekharRatrey]

Hey, this was super helpful. Thank you for making these videos.

[@HLModTech]

Makes my day to hear that! Thanks Rajshekhar. 💯👍

[@hubertcht]

Great tutorial 💪

[@HLModTech]

Glad you think so! Feel free to reach out if you have a request.

[@JohnDoe-ef3wo]

Very nice. Thanks

[@HLModTech]

Thanks John Doe for the feedback! 👍

[@KameSuper]

excellent tutorial!!

[@HLModTech]

Awesome Loop Laxe! I appreciate the feedback 😊

[@antonioalbertomourajunior2438]

Obrigado meu amigo! Guarujá - São Paulo - Brasil

[@HLModTech]

Thanks tons for the note! Makes my day to reac as far as Brazil! 💯🤯

[@gal8276]

Great tutorial. Even I understood it.

[@HLModTech]

The perfect way to start my day @gal8276. Thank you.

[@MrJmduffy]

This is one of the best videos, it shows how to do so many things in one video, I wasn't aware of the auto centering, I wasn't aware you could choose wall thickness, I would do a solid object and copy and paste and make the copy a lil smaller and turn it into a hole for a cylinder, but how do I get a true round object, seems all my round edges become flat the bigger the cylinder I make,

[@HLModTech]

Thanks for the kind words. The main Tinkercad cylinder will smooth out a bit when you slide the sides up to 64. I do it pretty quickly in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaOon2yCeZVkna8 Thanks again for watching and feel free to reach out if you have questions.

[@Printed_Visionz3D]

Mind blown!

[@HLModTech]

Awesome PrintedVisionz3D! I appreciate the feedback 😊

[@happynogod1646]

Very cool Thanks

[@HLModTech]

Awesome @happynogod1646! I appreciate the feedback 😊

[@CadPixel-why-not2455]

Thanks learnt a lot

[@HLModTech]

Super cool Thinktalk designs! Love to hear it when there is a success. 👏💯

[@BlackPeerama]

Awesome Very good job

[@HLModTech]

Thanks @BlackpeeramaMenKier! 👍 That is my most watched video.

[@luc917]

great video thanks for sharing

[@HLModTech]

My pleasure! Thanks for the note. 💯👍

[@waterfaII]

thank you so much

[@HLModTech]

My pleasure. 👍

[@michaelj3971]

Excellent video for learning Tinkercad. I use Fusion 360, but my grandson wants to learn to design things too. I really was not sure where to start with Tinkercad until I saw this video, so thank you!. I also saw your video on creating a youth login, which will be very handy. I have subscribed to your channel so I can learn more. When my grandson is ready, I will have him subscribe also.

[@HLModTech]

Makes my day to hear that. I have a ton of fun using Tinkercad. Feel free to reach out if you are hunting for ideas for the youngsters creations. =)

[@michaelj3971]

@@HLModTech Thank you! This all started when he (7 yr old) wanted to make something to go with an existing wood toy from Home Depot. I showed him how we need to first measure the existing toy using a digital calipers. The next morning he had everything measured and drawn on paper by the time I got up! I don't know where this will go, but I will try to keep challenging him. So we may need your creation ideas!

[@HLModTech]

I believe Tinkercad allows designing for fun as much as functionality. =) Check out this jet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eInZgYuJl6qog7c

[@cdlord80]

I love tinkercad, I've done a lot in it. I do lack knowledge of these keyboard shortcuts though.

[@HLModTech]

Thanks @cdlord80 for the feedback! 👍 The shortcuts are a favorite of mine. Designing with 2 hands makes creation so much more efficient.

[@Hiii959]

Thank you I just got tinkercad and learned some stuff

[@HLModTech]

Makes my day to hear that! Thanks @Printed_things. 💯👍

[@Hiii959]

@@HLModTech I’m also wondering what should I design in tinkercad

[@HLModTech]

Any lessons in this playlist are great for brand-new Tinkercad users. kzbin.info/aero/PLRXLS33csRK7qasevs577eQMloptAVVm_ This video shows how to search my channel for a single term, like car or plane. bit.ly/findhl

[@HLModTech]

If you are stuck, you are welcome to ask too. I have like 4700 videos up there... I likely have something that will be useful to you. =)

[@Hiii959]

@@HLModTech alr thanks

[@user-xe5fk9ez7o]

Worthy of a subscribe

[@HLModTech]

💯🔥 thank you!

[@jonathanbowman5012]

Brilliant :)

[@HLModTech]

Appreciate that. =) Have a great week!

[@mrashford7927]

great video

[@HLModTech]

Makes my day to hear that! Thanks @mrashford7927. 💯👍

[@user-cx4ll4rj1t]

v good - thanks

[@HLModTech]

Thanks @user-cx4ll4rj1t for the feedback! 👍

[@tylerbaldwin1633]

awesome video man! you helped me a lot designing my first thing in cad. i have a question though im working on something that needs precise holes for mounting a light into. its a simple design just a flat square with 4 holes in each corners for screws and a large circular hole in the center for the wires to come through it but i need 2 holes on each side of the larger hole perfectly spaced so the light will mount to it.

[@HLModTech]

Thanks for the kudos! Sounds like the ruler tool is what will assist you most. I usually skip it and use nudge. As a math teacher I just do the math for the location... I will see if I can whip up a video to add precise holes this morning.

[@tylerbaldwin1633]

@@HLModTech wow thanks man! I'm looking forward to seeing it. Your how to videos are the best I've seen on tinkercad I've learned more from a few of your videos that I have from 30+ minute long videos from others.

[@HLModTech]

Thanks! I am always trying to squeeze as much in the shortest time possible. Teaching middle schoolers has me always trying to hit the sweet spot for their attention spans. =)

[@torque6389]

Nice!

[@HLModTech]

My pleasure torque. Thank you for the feedback! 👍💯

[@chrishewlet5471]

This is exactly what I was looking for! It's like you read my mind a couple of years ago! 😂

[@HLModTech]

Makes my day to hear that @chrishewlet5471 👍 Thinking back, it was user suggested... which is one of my favorite ways to create content. Thanks for the note!

[@chrishewlet5471]

@@HLModTech That was some excellent suggestion back then. This video shows anyone out there how to fab ub anything you could possibly need in just a few minutes.

[@HLModTech]

Sure was! Thinking back, I made that in a hotel room on vacation. Is it good karma that my most popular video was created when I should have been chilling. 🤔

[@chrishewlet5471]

@@HLModTech Haha, I suppose so. It does seem like you have put a ton of work in your channel, you've got videos to cover pretty much anything. For me this one video is what has made me dust off my printers again and now I'll start designing some much needed parts. I bought my first 3D printer (Anet A8) back in 2016, added an Ultimaker 6 months later and an SLA printer after that. They have all been collecting dust in a shed since I have been busy with other interests. But it's time to blow new life into them. Thanks again.

[@techwithyuvi3067]

Thank you Mario

[@HLModTech]

LOL! I do hear that a bit. =)

[@robertohernandez1642]

Thank you

[@HLModTech]

My pleasure Roberto Hernandez. Thank you for the feedback! 👍💯

[@carlinlemon5884]

Wow - just found your channel after getting my first 3d printer and I learned so much. Thank you! Is there a place I could download this design that you made?

[@HLModTech]

Welcome aboard. There is not a place to download it, but that vid shows you how to make in about 10 minutes. That way it will fit what you really are using it for. Since you are just starting out, lessons in this playlist are great for brand-new Tinkercad users. kzbin.info/aero/PLRXLS33csRK7qasevs577eQMloptAVVm_

[@Est.1993]

Thanks a lot

[@HLModTech]

My pleasure. Thanks for the note!

[@Est.1993]

@@HLModTech Always an honour Sir

[@pandabear682]

Great instructional video! A question regarding outer wall thickness: I designed in Tinkercad and printed, essentially, a funnel to replace the original poor flowing one on my aquarium gravel vacuum tube. It's sort of 3 pieces grouped together. I made the walls 2mm thick for strength and made them 2mm in the slicer. Yet the first one, when I dropped it, it came apart at the joins. I ended up putting 4mm rings at the joins to ensure that didn't happen again. Is 2mm about right? Is it common for such things to be weak at the joints? I used PETG - 235' nozzle, bed 70'

[@HLModTech]

Thank you. The 2mm in the slicer will not grow your model to achieve that thickness. What it does it take a part that is solid in your design and print it with 2mm walls. A great question. I think I ought to make a video about it. Thanks for the nudge. Adding the rings in those areas is pretty slick. It is like adding a fillet for strength. 👍 Thanks again for the reaching out.

[@Ionevenknow361]

This is easier for me than fusion 360 😂😂😂😂 thank you friend 🙌🏾

[@HLModTech]

100% agree! Thanks for the note. I have a blast with Tinkercad. This fun sign has been really popular lately. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKnCnneEmqimoq8

[@answerguy]

This is a great video. I have two changes to this exact item but don't know how to do it. How do I make the base into an arc so that I can attach it to the side of a bucket? How do I rotate or slant the tube portion of this so when I connect an inlet hose to the bucket, it creates a centrifuge to rotate the dust on the way in from the vacuum...(bucket dust collector attachment is what I'm trying to make). Any help you can provide would be great. Thank you.

[@HLModTech]

Thank you for the kudos. If you are willing, shoot me some images of the setup. You can reach me at hlmodtech gmail. It will help me give a better strategy for creating your part.

[@tropical3060]

yoo thanks man! I gotta make a house for my french project.

[@HLModTech]

I have several types of house tutorials. Did you track one down?

[@tropical3060]

@@HLModTech Yup!

[@HLModTech]

Well done. Feel free to reach out if you have questions.

[@jdizzforyou]

This was a great quick tinkercad tutorial! I have a question which is about as complex as the related model. I modeled a koi, complete with scales. Each scale shaped and angled slightly differently to curve along the body and fit perfectly, random yet symmetrical. It is easily a 200+ part model that frequently fails in processing when grouping. Is there any special order I should group things to ease this? Example being when grouping scales should I group 2, add 1 and group, repeating until all are grouped or select them all and do one big grouping of dozens of shapes for part of one side of the body? The large groupings are especially prone to failure but the smaller ones do as well. I've tried copying then pasting to a new blank design to group and then copy/pasting back. It's pretty much complete as I've managed to work through the failures although I did give up for a while... Am I skating the limits of tinkercading?

[@HLModTech]

That is a fantastic project and question. Groups of Groups of Groups really kick the systems tail. I group sections, but try to leave all the sections separate. Another slick move is parts. I think I made a tutorial about it... I will do some looking quick.

[@HLModTech]

Cannot find what I was thinking of, but I will create something for tomorrow morning. Thanks for the nudge and have a great day!

[@jdizzforyou]

I look forward to finding out if you mean a fish project and if so how you go about it. Or whatever it is, you are my goto for tinkercad tips, tricks, and suggestions!

[@HLModTech]

Thank you and I think it will apply. If not I will give it another go as I dig this type of project.

[@HLModTech]

@@jdizzforyou The video has posted. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYGahYiXl7yHp9k When you see the treads for the stairs, I am picturing you making a "set" of 6 scales that can be saved as a part and reused. I think that would make the fishy render faster.

[@jfilm7466]

Liked and subscribed

[@HLModTech]

Greatly appreciated. 👍 Feel free to reach out if you ever have questions.

[@apocraphontripp4728]

Im getting into 3d printing and tried fusion 360....what a mess to learn. I was expecting something more like this. Looks so much more intuitive. Thanks for the vid

[@HLModTech]

Awesome Apocraphon tripp! If you ever have questions, let me know. 👍

[@AdilAaronAkhtar]

Fusion 360 and TinkerCAD are owned by the same company and the controls are effectively the same, but Fusion360 is a much more powerful tool

[@robertravena]

Hi,, I have a question; what do I do to make an object scalable? What I mean is if I want to design something that I want to make in different scales , do I draw or design it full size or do I have to do separate drawings in each scale?

[@HLModTech]

I would make the design for the first scale. Then make a copy of the project and simple shift stretch the copy to fit the 2nd scale. This video has a similar idea I believe. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2fOiaZ8rNajftU

[@burstfireno1617]

Thanx 👍 subbed

[@HLModTech]

My pleasure @burstfireno1617. Thank you for the note! 👍💯

[@eastcoasthaunters2489]

I'm new to tinkercad I was wondering if you could show or if you already have a video that you can point me to how to put pointed gears in the end of a cylinder thanks in advance looking forward for your response

[@HLModTech]

When you say pointed gears... do you mean like this? kzbin.infooT7NcxX3pHg Sorry for the delay too. No idea why I did not spot this earlier.

[@stuffoflardohfortheloveof]

Brill! 👍

[@HLModTech]

First time I have heard that comment! 💯🥰 Thanks. Sure am hoping it is short for brilliant... 😜

[@stuffoflardohfortheloveof]

@@HLModTech it is! Just got my first 3d printer and having a good historical knowledge/understanding of Autocad and SketchUp thought it would be a relatively simple step up....I'm only a dabbler and so now only use the free version of SketchUp for modelling onscreen. I've only just discovered that what is, and looks like, a perfectly solid group is actually not (SketchUp) and that to locate and rectify was, for me, impossible. Also I then discover that the ability to save/export an stl file has be removed and placed within the paid version which is way above what I need and could justify paying. Having previously used Tinkercad to teach a young child basic electronic circuits I then, very briefly, tried the modelling tools and immediately thought it was way too simple/basic for what I needed (I wrongly believed Tinkercad was a school tool for youngsters because I hadn't given sufficient time to look around the GUI). I was left thinking I would now have to learn Blender from scratch which deflated the hell out of me.....whilst browsing for relevant YT blender vids one of your 'titles' grabbed my attention and, well, here we are.....just goes to show how easy it is to completely miss the value of something because of the absence of a simple introduction or guide. Thank you so much! 👍😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@willcervenka2164]

I have a quick question for you. Do you know how to make a pool adapter for a summer wave above ground pool to fit an intex pool vacuum? I believe the hoses are 1.25 inches to 1.50 inches. I also have a picture of what I want to replicate if you need a reference.

[@HLModTech]

I can help you get that created. The picture would help a ton. If you will, shoot me a note hlmodtech gmail.

[@willcervenka2164]

@@HLModTech I sent an email to you with the pictures of the part

[@Printed_Visionz3D]

Nice Stache

[@HLModTech]

lol. Thanks for stopping by!

[@user-tz8hu7xv6g]

Thankyou mario

[@HLModTech]

The perfect way to start my day @user-tz8hu7xv6g. Thank you and have a wonderful weekend!

[@user-tz8hu7xv6g]

@@HLModTech welcome sir

[@TPPreview]

Mod tech how do you make gears??? ⚙️ I’m interested to know

[@HLModTech]

For fun, or accurate for 3D printing?

[@race2winss]

is there any options to bevel a part once you have it all grouped together just so soften the edges? thanks for the great videos!

[@HLModTech]

Tinkercad does not have that feature. Some shapes have their own bevel, but there is no way to "soften" something you have grouped. The programs that do have that feature cost $$$ and have a bit of a learning curve.

[@race2winss]

@@HLModTech thanks for your reply

[@ShopDogProductions13]

Can you do mechanical parts, like hinge joints? Thanks!

[@HLModTech]

It is possible, but I do not have a hinge tutorial yet. It is really just a matter of having gaps in place while you print. This silly fidget spinner is a good intro for creating print in place designs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGbInZaDhbFsgtE

[@madixj]

Thanks for the tutorial! I just got a 3d printer, and learning new design programs is tough! Especially since I only have a chromebook to work on and can't get cad or fusion 360. (P.s. Are you the guy that did voice-overs for Sketchup for Schools tutorials because your voice sounds just like it!)

[@HLModTech]

Yes, that is me in the Sketchup videos. I have them here on this channel as well. Glad you are digging the tutorials. I reccomend having some fun with TInkercad, then moving on to creating thigns for printing. I sneak a ton of basic skills in this car tutorial. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHqqfmeDfLF-e5o

[@HLModTech]

You are welcome to reach out if you ever have request or questions.

[@user-zf2ie8mq8m]

I'd have suggest caliper measurements of the screw holes and distance from the end lol cause yours are in 2 seperate places but the rest perfect .. Measure twice reprint only 10x that way

[@HLModTech]

Good eye! I think I heard that from my shop teacher back in the day as well. 😜

[@user-ty9fi5ql8v]

Great video that's helped me massively but I'm still stuck. I'm trying to create a duct reducer for my laser engraver to extract fumes more efficiently. My problem is going from a round 80mm duct down to a low profile rectangular duct approx 15-20mm high. I've tried Free Cad and On shape but I think they're a bit to advance for a newbie like me. Is something like this possible ? With a 5mm intake slot on the front of the rectangular shape.

[@HLModTech]

It should be possible. See if this vid helps. I made it for my laser. kzbin.info/www/bejne/moDFkoaigKZ3qJI You can reach me at hlmodtech gmail. It is easier to send images to describe the project that way.

[@HLModTech]

I am trying to picture a 5mm intake slot. That is crazy thin from a 80mm start.

[@user-ty9fi5ql8v]

It doesn't need to be 5mm just something low to draw the fumes away from the workpiece. I will send a picture of something. Thanks again similar@@HLModTech

[@alexv8847]

@hl modteck how do you set the inner diameter of a cylinder when using circle array? I’ve tried using the size selector within the shape but the actual diameter is off when printed.

[@HLModTech]

First, are you sure your printer is calibrated to print perfectly? None of mine are... so I use a bit of Kentucky windage when I am making a part. Secondly, make sure you avoid the handles while using parameters. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKvFZox_adqpd6c

[@HLModTech]

Would you like to send a share link so I can see inside it? Here's how kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpangp2eh7Brosk You can reach me at hlmodtech gmail.

[@__Michal]

Great video. Friend :D

[@HLModTech]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@clegfreyd]

Thanks Mario.

[@HLModTech]

Lol. :-) Heard that a bit back when I was teaching middle school too.