Tinkerplay is a new kid-friendly app from Autodesk that helps make creating and printing 3D creations easier and quicker. It doesn't matter if one has no experience in designing or lacks some basic technological know-how. The app allows one to design and experiment with little or even no assistance needed.
There is absolutely no limit in the type and number of designs that one can make. With Tinkerplay, users can choose from a wide array of various 3D character templates such as a ninja or a scorpion. There's also an opportunity to mix and combine templates in order to create a customized 3D object such as a scorpion ninja that has the skin of a dinosaur or a ninja dinosaur that has the tail of a scorpion.
Using the interface is a no-brainer. One can simply drag the different parts around and see how the 3D created character will look like when posed at different angles. The individual pieces can be rotated or modified using different textures. Moreover, the interface supports multitouch gestures, making it easy for one to rotate, pan, and zoom objects.
When one feels ready to print his creation, Tinkerplay will show the number of print runs needed and the approximate time the whole process will take. There's no need to worry when a 3D printer is not available at home since there are a number of companies that can provide 3D printing services. However, if there are kids in the house, it may be a better idea to have one's own 3D printer for added convenience.
The app also allows one to envision the movements that one's creation is capable of doing when everything has been printed and has been placed together. After the needed pieces are built and assembled into a 3D model, one can notice that the joints and parts can move in a way that is similar to a printed version. With this feature, creative users can have a better idea of putting the right pieces together. Since the app is also free to use, users who simply want to bring out their creative side may find the app a useful, easy, and even fun way to discover and try out new things.
The app is available on both iOS and Android devices. It is also available on Windows devices that have at least 1GB RAM and Windows 8.1 PCs and tablets.
