- West Contra Costa Unified School District
- Resources and Tutorials
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Here are a few websites, videos, and other resources you may find helpful in preparation for your visit to, and use of, the FabLab.
3D Design Programs:
Tinkercad
- website: www.Tinkercad.com
- Tinkercad boat video tutorial (one of many tutorials on YouTube).
- Tinkercad basics printable tutorial
Cura
- website: https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software
- overview video tutorial
2D Design Programs (Laser Cutter/Vinyl Cutter/CNC)
CorelDRAW*
- website: www.CorelDRAW.com
- CorelDRAW general overview video
*All computers at the WCCUSD FabLab are outfitted with the CorelDRAW software. However, you may also use other programs such as Adobe Illustrator, or Inkscape (a free web download shown below).
Inkscape (free web download)
- website: www.Inkscape.org
- tutorial video modules
Adobe Illustrator (Licensed through District)
- website : https://www.adobe.com
- tutorial : basic & advanced
Additional Resources:
Epilog Laser Cutter
- website: www.epiloglaser.com
- overview video tutorial
Thingiverse.com - An online repository of 3D objects that can be downloaded and built by 3d printers.
Instructables.com - A DYI site where you can learn how to make anything. Easy to follow step-by-step instructions, online classes, and a vibrant maker community.
Grabcad.com - One of the largest online repositories of CAD files. A robust community of professional designers, engineers, manufacturers, and student contributors.
Are you a teacher or district staff and need something fabricated?? Please contact Alex Fleming to get your project started