Project
TinkerCAD 3d Modeling Game Element
Date Created
April 24, 2026
Author
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tinkercad
[CoF] Careers of the Future
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction
Launch Lab Connection
Cardboard Architects
Competency
STEAM Agency
Status
Complete
This is a potential game element students can create in Tinkercad for the Cardboard Architects Launch Lab. The focus is moving, sizing, and grouping shapes. 3d modeling is applicable for careers in advanced manufacturing and construction. The competency focus is STEAM Agency.
Step 1: Spinner Base
Shape bank
For this step you will need 2 cylinders 1 solid 1 hole.
- Make your solid cylinder 1 1/2 x 1 1/2
- Make your hole cylinder 1 1/4 x 1 1/4

- Align the solid and hole using the alignment tool.
- Select solid and hole and combine into one shape using the union tool.
Step 2: Spinner Blades
Shape bank
For this step you will need 2 long skinny rectangles.
- Make 2 long skinny rectangles.
- Rotate one rectangle 90° to make an “X”.
- Copy your whole X then rotate it to make an “*”.
- Select everything and combine together using the union button


Step 3: Align & Combine

- Select both your spinner base and spinner blades
- Align pieces using the alignment tool.
- Once everything is selected click the union button to combine it