RECOMMENDED SOFTWARE

Adobe Illustrator

Abilene Christian University is an Adobe Creative Campus. ACU students, faculty and staff have full access to Adobe’s industry-leading creative tools for web, media and design, all free of charge.

 

TinkerCad

Easy way to get started with 3D modelling. No software to download and install, just create and account and work in your browser. Models can be exported as .STL files for 3D printing. Did we mention it was free to use?

 

SketchUp

Another free, browser-based tool to build 3D models. No software to download and install, just create and account and work in your browser. Models can be exported as .STL files for 3D printing.

 

Cura

Cura is slicing software used for preparing models to print in our Ultimaker 2+ printer. This is a free download.

 

Preform

Preform is slicing software used for preparing models to print in our FormLabs printers. This is a free download.

 

Arduino Create

Arduino Create an integrated online platform that enables Makers and Professional Developers to write code, access content, configure boards, and share projects. The web editor is easy to access and use.