
If your kid isn’t ready for regular sized LEGOs, they’re not ready for your home made 3D creations. A lot of toys I’ve seen online have small parts or easily broken pieces. Please remember that most files you’ll find online were created by other 3D enthusiasts, not professional toy makers. Make Sure You Print Toys for Your Child’s Age

You don’t need to know how to design 3D prints to start making toys and gadgets! Many designers share their creations for free on sites like Thingiverse, MyMiniFactory, Cults…and even NASA!īut if you are ready to tackle design, start with Tinkercad! It’s a free online program developed for students by the pros at AutoCad.

Sure, it requires a bit of adult supervision, but so does teaching your kid to cook or use a Dremel on their Pinewood Derby car. 3D printing is the perfect hobby your whole family can enjoy. Our recommendation is to start by exporting STLs with the following parameters: - In binary STL format (smaller file size than ASCII) - Chordal tolerance/.
