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There are many ways to create or find a 3D model. If you want to browse through a library, [https://www.thingiverse.com/ Thingiverse] or [https://www.youmagine.com/ Youmagine]. These sites are a great way to inspire yourself. If you are more of a do it yourself type of person there are several programs you can try.

There are many ways to create or find a 3D model. If you want to browse through a library, [https://www.thingiverse.com/ Thingiverse] or [https://www.youmagine.com/ Youmagine]. These sites are a great way to inspire yourself. If you are more of a do it yourself type of person there are several programs you can try.

If you are a beginner, try [https://www.tinkercad.com/ Tinkercad]. This is a browser based 3D design application that is very simple to learn. For more information check out [[Digital technologies/3D printing/3D modeling- Beginner|this handy guide]]. If you need something a little more advanced, you can use Solidworks, AutoCAD, Fusion360 or any other 3D modeling software.

If you are a beginner, try [https://www.tinkercad.com/ Tinkercad]. This is a browser based 3D design application that is very simple to learn. For more information check out [[Digital technologies/3D printing/3D modeling- Beginner|this handy guide]]. If you need something a little more advanced, you can use Solidworks, AutoCAD, Fusion360 or any other 3D modeling software. If you have your own components you would like to reverse engineer, you may also [[Digital technologies/3D printing/3D modeling- Advanced/3D Scanning|3D scan them]] in the Makerspace!

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