Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Learn how to use Tinkercad for 3D printing in this step-by-step beginner tutorial! I’ll show you how to design a simple project, export it as an STL, slice it, and print it on the Robo E4 3D Printer.

🔗 Try Tinkercad (free): tinkercad.com
🔗 Check out the Robo E4 3D Printer I used: robo3d.com/products/robo-e4

In this video you’ll learn:

🔸What Tinkercad is and why it’s perfect for beginners
🔸How to design a simple 3D model (great for classrooms or hobbyists)
🔸How to export your design for 3D printing (STL file)
🔸How to use slicing software to prepare your print
🔸Printing the project

Whether you’re a teacher, student, or just getting into 3D printing, this beginner-friendly tutorial will help you go from design to real-world print in minutes.

📌 Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:55 What is Tinkercad?
1:31 Create a 3D design in Tinkercad
2:26 Working with a shape(s) on the workplane
3:32 Adjusting shape prosperities
6:32 Scribble shapes
7:17 Adding text
7:35 Workplane settings
8:11 Using Ruler and workplane tool
10:17 Grouping shapes
11:52 Subtracting a shape from another shape
12:31 File naming and Dashboard
13:15 Creating a keychain to export to 3D print
15:34 Exporting to STL
16:25 Loading STL file to slicer
17:30 Slicing for 3D printing
18:03 Sending to 3D print