Off On A Tangent: Autodesk's 123D App plus Makerbot is the new Creepy Crawlers Thing Maker

View the story "Autodesk's 123D App plus Makerbot is the new Creepy Crawlers Thing Maker " on StorifyAutodesk's 123D App plus Makerbot is the new Creepy Crawlers Thing Maker Over at the South by Southwest CREATE tent, I saw Autodesk's 123D app. Kids can use it to make creatures. Is very powerful, with the ready simple user interface.Storified by Steve Garfield· Thu, Mar 14 2013 11:18:51These iPads were on tables and people could use the 123D software to make their own creatures. I was making my creature and these little kids across the when I was done the little boy looked up and said if you push this button you can print it out and so I did. And then he told me if I made another copy they hang it on the wall. So much fun.Autodesk 123D - Free 3D Modeling Software, 3D Models, DIY Projects, Personal Fabrication ToolsFor people who want to make things themselves, Autodesk 123D is free 3D modeling software integrated with content and fabrication services.Autodesk 123D App at #sxswstevegarfield Here's what I made. It's very basic as I only used it for little time. But I can see how this can teach kids so much.My Monster. Autodesk 123D App at #sxswstevegarfield Across the way were the maker bought replicators. The cool thing about the app is that when you're done you can send your final design to be printed by a 3-D printer. Of course, you could also buy your own MakerBot. Disclosure, I am in investor in MakerBot.MakerBot IndustriesReplacement foot for propping up a computer keyboard. Made this for a co-worker of mine who broke one of the feet on his keyboard.MakerBot 123D Creature http://123dapp.com/creaturestevegarfieldCreaturestevegarfieldAutodesk 123D - Personal Fabrication, 3D Printing, and Making Products and ServicesZebra Imaging's holographic technology represents a leap forward in three-dimensional imaging. Our prints create a compelling 3D visual e... After seeing this I thought, wow, this is just like a Mattel Creepy Crawlers Thing Maker!VintagetoysVintage Creepy Crawlers Thingmaker commercialsynthetrixCreepy Crawlers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaA Thingmaker toy consists of a series of die-cast metal molds resembling various bug-like creatures, into which is poured a liquid chemic...The Journal of Antiques & Collectibles - Playing Around with Chuck MillerDuring the 1960s, the Mattel Toy Company created a special "molding toy," which allowed children to pour a plasticized polymer into a spe...

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Autodesk's 123D App plus Makerbot is the new Creepy Crawlers Thing Maker

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