Random TinkerCAD Trivia
3D Printers and 3D Pens
CAD
Terminology
TinkerCAD Tools
TinkerCAD
Shortcuts
100
In TinkerCAD, what is the flat surface you build on called?

Workplane

100

Are 3D pens dangerous?

Yes, it can be! But if you use them properly, they are safe

100

What is a Primitive?

A simple shape

100

How much does TinkerCAD cost?

It's free

100

What does 'G' do?

Groups objects

200

What tool do you use when you want to line something up in TinkerCAD?

Align tool

200

True or False: 3D pens are just as good as 3D printers

False: although some people may be very good with a 3D pen, it's hard to replicate many of the same models at once and thus is not as powerful as a 3D printer

200

What is 'Scale'

Resizing objects

200

What does the Snap Grid do?

Move objects by increments

200

What does 'H' do?

Turns the selected objects into a hole

300

What happens if you flip an object 180 degrees?

It flips upside-down

300

What are 3D pens usually compared to?

Hot glue gun

300

What is the point of the coordinates?

To determine where things are in a 3D space

300

What tool do you use to create symmetrical objects?

Mirror

300

What key do you press to pan the camera?

Shift + Right Click

400

What happens when you group transparent objects in TinkerCAD?

They turn opaque (or solid)

400

What do 3D pens and 3D printers print with?

Filament

400

What does CAD stand for?

Computer Aided Design

400

Where do you get shapes from?

The Shapes Panel

400

What is the shortcut to zoom in?

+ or the mouse wheel

500

What do astronauts use 3D printers for in space?

They 3D print spare parts and tools
500

What is the benefit of an expensive 3D printer?

Higher-end 3D printers allow you to print in multiple colours and can print higher quality models at a faster speed. They are also more advanced and can print larger objects
500

What is a 'Union' Boolean?

Combine two objects together

500

What does the 'Sketch' shape do?

Allows you to create custom shapes

500

What is the Boolean Shortcut?

G