There are plenty of software out there, both commercial and open-source ones.
If you are new to 3D modeling, we suggest starting from one of the below software, which have friendly interface and are capable to build simple models quickly.
1. Voxel builder http://voxelbuilder.com/
2. Autodesk 123D Design http://www.123dapp.com/
3. TinkerCAD https://www.tinkercad.com/
And trust me, after you are more familiar with the tools, you will definitely want more tools to play with. At the moment, jump to more professional software.
1. Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor and Creo Parametric (Pro/E) are often used by
engineers for product design and can provide accurate modeling.
2. Zbrush, Blender, SculptGL are popular among artists, and are capable of producing
more fluid 3D design.
3. OpenSCAD is a code-based CAD software, which offers a different interacting way
from above software.
There are more software that we don't have the chance to introduce in this article. Try them and look for the one that fits your requirement most!
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Here's a tutorial for DesignSpark Mechanical that I recorded. It's a quite powerful, yet easy to learn CAD program that I've had very good luck with. It's also free, and can link with some PCB design tools and other useful things.
Form Z Free is another good 3d modeling software, plus it's free.
The question I have related to 3D software is, which software can I use to print from?
The only option that I see available is importing the 3D to the Flux Studio. I have not seen any other option to be able to print directly to the printer.
Is Flux Studio the only option?
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