tdtdt/pages/ressources.md

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title: RESSOURCES 
author: zvevqx
published: 2023-11-22
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## coding 

### learning


**![](pages/ressources/python.png)**

**Dive into python**

- reference historique 
- tres complet 
- disponible en plusieurs langue

[https://diveintopython3.net/](https://diveintopython3.net/)





**lear X in Y minutes**

- touts les languages sous forme d'une page *help*
- bon moyen de comprendre 
- support aide memoire 

[https://learnxinyminutes.com/](https://learnxinyminutes.com/)




**CodingBat**

- `python` et `java`
- suites d'exercices corrige 
- console python integre au site 

[https://codingbat.com/python](https://codingbat.com/python)





**CodeCademy**

- formation a `python2` gratuite
- multiple parcours d'apprentissage 

<mark> Service payant apres une periode de test et suivant les formations </mark>

[https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-python](https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-python)



### language 


*![](pages/ressources/arduino.jpg)*
**Arduino**

![](pages/ressources/arduino.png)

- easy to learn 
- grande communautee 
- enormement de ressources et aide en ligne 

programation `hardware` sur des cartes de developpement du mm nom 

**![](pages/ressources/arduino_brd.jpeg)**

[https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/ArduinoUno](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/ArduinoUno)

 


*![](pages/ressources/processing_ico.png)*
**processing**

![](pages/ressources/processing.png)

> Processing is a flexible software sketchbook and a language for learning how to code within the context of the visual arts.

- base sur Java  
- beaucoup de librairie et d'integration possible (ex : `arduino` via `firmata`)   
- enormement de ressources et aide en ligne 

[https://processing.org/](https://processing.org/)  
[getting started](https://processing.org/tutorials/)


 


*![](pages/ressources/pd_logo.jpg)*
**PureData**

![](pages/ressources/pd.png)

- programation visuel / nodal 
- grande communautee 
- traiment image / video 
- creation musicale

pendant `open-source` de `max-msp` 

[https://puredata.info/](https://puredata.info/)

 

### IDE 

#### python 



*![](pages/ressources/python.png)*
**Thonny**

![thonny](pages/ressources/thonny.png)

- `I.D.E` pour debutant 
- multi OS ( `linux`, `osx`, `win`)
- interface graphique pour `pip` 

[https://thonny.org/](https://thonny.org/)






*![](pages/ressources/python.png)*
**idle**

![iddle](pages/ressources/iddle.png)

- ide pour et par `python`
- console `python` 

[https://docs.python.org/3/library/idle.html](https://docs.python.org/3/library/idle.html)





*![programiz](pages/ressources/programiz.png)*
**programiz Online compiler**

![programiz](pages/ressources/programizIde.png)

- ide pour et par `python`
- console `python` 

[https://docs.python.org/3/library/idle.html](https://docs.python.org/3/library/idle.html)


## software ressource 

### 2D drawing / plan / edition 



*![](pages/ressources/inskape_ico.png)* **INKSCAPE**
 
![](pages/ressources/inkscape.jpg) 

*licence*  : free / opensource 
*os* : linux / osx / win  

*use* vector graphic design software - illustrator like  

>
- illustration / logo / plan for cnc and laser cut  
- could be use as gcode generator with **plugin**
- lots of avialable plugin (box / gear / puzzle creation ) 
- import `.ai` from illustrator

[inkscape web site ](https://inkscape.org/en/)  
[getting started ](https://inkscape.org/en/learn/)





*![](pages/ressources/librecad_ico.png)* **libreCad**

![](pages/ressources/libreCad.png) 

*licence* free / opensource 
*os* linux / osx / win  

*use*:  Cad drawing / techinical  - autocad like 

>
- create multiple `DXF` version to export  

[libreCad web site ](https://librecad.org/)  
[getting started ](https://wiki.librecad.org/index.php?title=Main_Page)





*![](pages/ressources/qcad_ico.jpeg)* **Qcad**

![](pages/ressources/qcad.jpg) 

*licence*  opensource / not Free (*free version avialable*)
*os* linux / osx / win  

*use* Cad drawing / technical drawing ) - autocad like 

>
- import / export `dwg`
- isometric tools 
- active developpement and plugin 
- `CAM` plugin for Gcode generation 

[Qcad web site ](https://www.qcad.org/en/)  
[getting started ](https://www.qcad.org/doc/qcad/latest/reference/en/)





*![](pages/ressources/gimp_ico.jpeg)* **Gimp**

![](pages/ressources/gimo.png) 

*licence* free / opensource 
*os* linux / osx / win  

*use* image manipulation / pixel drawing - photoshop like 

>
- layer and mask 
- actively devellope

[gimp web site ](https://www.gimp.org/)  
[getting started ](https://www.gimp.org/tutorials/)





*![](pages/ressources/krita.png)* **krita**

![](pages/ressources/krita_ss.png) 

*licence* free / opensource 
*os* linux / osx / win  

*use*: Dessin / annimation / illustration 

>
- gestion de palette graphique 
- systeme d'animation frame par frame 

[libreCad web site ](https://krita.org/en/)  
[getting started ](https://wiki.librecad.org/index.php?title=Main_Page)




*![](pages/ressources/scribus_ico.jpeg)* **Scibus**

![](pages/ressources/scribus2.png) 

*licence* free / opensource 
*os* linux / osx / win  

*use* print and book making / edition sofware - inDesign like 

> 
- prepress tool 
- gabarit 

[scribus website ](https://www.scribus.net/)  
[getting started ](https://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/Help:TOC)



### 3d software 



*![](pages/ressources/blender_ico.png)* **Blender**

![](pages/ressources/blender.png) 

*licence* free / opensource 
*os* linux / osx / win  

*use* 3d Modeling / animation / image creation.

>
- light and powerfull
- lots of ressources online 
- news 3d printing pannel 
- all include (modeling texturing rendrering )
- can bu use to generate 3d gcode with `blenderCam` <mark>only' on specific blender version</mark>

[blender website ](https://www.blender.org/)  
[getting started ](https://www.blender.org/support/tutorials/)





*![](pages/ressources/openscad_ico.jpeg)* **OpenScad**

![](pages/ressources/openscad.jpeg) 

*licence* free / opensource 
*os* linux / osx / win  

*use* 3d Modeling / part creation /

<mark>code generated drawing</mark>

>
- light and powerfull
- parametric solid modeling 

[openscad website ](http://www.openscad.org/)  
[getting started ](http://www.openscad.org/documentation.html)





*![](pages/ressources/freecad_ico.jpeg)* **FreeCad**

![](pages/ressources/freecad.jpeg) 

*licence* free / opensource 
*os* linux / osx / win  

*use* 3d drawing / parametric design / part creation

>
- 2d / 3d software included
- parametric solid modeling 
- new `path` workbench for Gcode creation (cnc)

[freecad website ](https://www.freecadweb.org/)  
[getting started ](https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/Getting_started)





*![](pages/ressources/fusion_ico.jpeg)* **fusion360 autodesk**

![](pages/ressources/fusion.jpeg) 

*licence*  mountly plan  / close source / *student free version* 
*os* ~~linux~~ / osx / win  

no plan for a `linux` version. 

*use* 3d Modeling / part creation / parametric

>
- powerfull
- parametric solid modeling 
- widely used 
- `CAM` module include 

[autodesk Fusion360 website ](https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/students-teachers-educators) 





*![](pages/ressources/tinker_ico.png)* **tinkerCad**

![](pages/ressources/tinkercad.jpg) 

*licence* free / plan
*os* Web Browser based 

*use* 3d Modeling / part creation /

>
- online / no installation require 
- parametric solid modeling 

[tinkercad web site ](https://www.tinkercad.com/)  
[getting started ](https://www.tinkercad.com/learn/)



### CAM / machine control 

#### CNC / Laser 



*![](pages/ressources/laserweb_ico.png)* **LaserWeb4**

![](pages/ressources/laserweb.png) 

*licence* free / opensource 
*os* linux / osx / win  

*use* Cnc / laser gcode creation & machine control (GBRL 1.1f min)

>
- light and powerfull
- All include 
- easy to use 
- control both *CNC* and *Laser* (`GRBL` based)

[laserWeb4 gitHub page ](https://github.com/LaserWeb/LaserWeb4)  





**MakerCAM**

![](pages/ressources/makercam-profile.png) 

*licence* free 
*os* webBrowser app

*use* CNC 2.5D gcode generator

<mark>need FLASH to operate</mark>

>
- simple and easy to use 
- may cause problem in mm due to too much decimal. can be fix with python script [truncate](https://github.com/jhessig/metric-gcode-truncator)  

[makercam website ](http://makercam.com)  





*![](pages/ressources/bcnc_ico.JPG)* **Bcnc**

![](pages/ressources/bCNC.png) 

*licence* free / openSource 
*os*  linux / osx / windows 

*use* CNC 2.5D gcode generator

base on `python` 

>
- lot of feature (bed leveling /gcode editor / gcode generator / various tools ) 
- grbl Based machine (`1.1f` min)

[Bcnc gitHub Page ](https://github.com/vlachoudis/bCNC)  



#### 3D print



*![](pages/ressources/cura.png)* **Cura**

![](pages/ressources/cura.jpg) 

*licence* free / openSource 
*os*  linux / osx / windows 

*use* Generate 3d printer gcode file and control 

>
- lots of predefine printer parametre 
- lots of users 

[ultimaker Cura website ](https://ultimaker.com/en/products/ultimaker-cura-software) 





*![](pages/ressources/sllicer_ico.jpeg)* **Slic3r**

![](pages/ressources/slicer.jpg) 

*licence* free / openSource 
*os*  linux / osx / windows 

*use* Generate 3d printer gcode file and control 

>
- offert full control on parameter  
- lots of users and documentation 
- really good new feature in the prusa edition 

<mark>the new version is now from Prusa research</mark>

[Slic3r Official website ](http://slic3r.org) 
[Slic3r Prusa edition website ](https://www.prusa3d.com/slic3r-prusa-edition/) 





*![](pages/ressources/octoprint_ico.png)* **Octoprint**

![](pages/ressources/octo-main.png) 

*licence* free / openSource 
*os*  linux / osx / windows 

*use* Print server for 3d printer / printer control / gcode creation from server (cura 1.5 || slicer )

>
- full printer monitoring  
- pugin to add functionality 
- run on a `raspberryPi` and doest require a laptop or sd cad to operate machine (all can be done via local network)

[octoprint website](https://octoprint.org/) 



## objet ressource and download 

### 3dprint / cnc / laser files 



**thingiverse**

- 3d files (stl) objet and part 
- laser and cnc objet and part 
- some parametric model (*openScad*)

[thingiverse](https://www.thingiverse.com/) 

**youimagine**

- 3d files (stl) objet and part 
- laser and cnc objet and part 

[youimagine](https://www.youmagine.com/) 

**myminifactory**

- 3d files ready to print 

[myminifactory](https://www.myminifactory.com/) 



### Tutorial / howto 



**instructable**

- all the tutorial you can think of 
- arduino 
- diy 
- robot ... 

[instructable ](https://www.instructables.com/) 



### VARIOUS ONLINE RESSOURCES 

`Posted by u/morphfiend`               

#### Fusion360
 
- Lars Christensen - [https://www.youtube.com/user/cadcamstuff/playlists](https://www.youtube.com/user/cadcamstuff/playlists)
- Start with the basics - [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmA_xUT-8UlLmTvSAketheHaNQWxNA5yT](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmA_xUT-8UlLmTvSAketheHaNQWxNA5yT)
- Quick Tips &amp; Best practices - [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmA_xUT-8UlIh4hHJDCEDLPi3wQiMrPRY](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmA_xUT-8UlIh4hHJDCEDLPi3wQiMrPRY)
- Fusion 360 in 90 minutes - [https://academy.autodesk.com/course/129267/introduction-cad-learn-fusion-360-90-minutes](https://academy.autodesk.com/course/129267/introduction-cad-learn-fusion-360-90-minutes)
- Autodesk Academy - [https://academy.autodesk.com/software/fusion-360](https://academy.autodesk.com/software/fusion-360)
- Fusion 360 Parameters - [http://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-76272551-3275-46C4-AE4D-10D58B408C20](http://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-76272551-3275-46C4-AE4D-10D58B408C20)
 
#### OnShape
 
- OnShape Tutorials - [https://www.onshape.com/videos/topic/tutorials](https://www.onshape.com/videos/topic/tutorials)
- OnShape Tech Tips - [https://www.onshape.com/videos/topic/tech-tips](https://www.onshape.com/videos/topic/tech-tips)
- CADSessions - [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVkrWFAz_F9mYhs3Q1V7ahA/video](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVkrWFAz_F9mYhs3Q1V7ahA/video)
 
#### OpenSCAD
 
- Cheat sheet - [http://www.openscad.org/documentation.html](http://www.openscad.org/documentation.html)
- Paul Randall (does OpenSCAD and freecad) - [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnxMaGMCrWAQgwF61ISRpGw/](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnxMaGMCrWAQgwF61ISRpGw/)
- OpenSCAD beginners tutorial - [http://edutechwiki.unige.ch/en/OpenScad_beginners_tutorial](http://edutechwiki.unige.ch/en/OpenScad_beginners_tutorial)
 
#### Rhino 3D
 
- Basics - [http://www.rhino3d.com/getting-started](http://www.rhino3d.com/getting-started)
- Preparing for 3D Printing - [https://wiki.mcneel.com/rhino/3dprinting](https://wiki.mcneel.com/rhino/3dprinting)
- Prepare your model for 3D Printing with Rhinoceros - [https://www.sculpteo.com/en/tutorial/prepare-your-model-3d-printing-rhinoceros/](https://www.sculpteo.com/en/tutorial/prepare-your-model-3d-printing-rhinoceros/)
- Advanced Rhino and Grasshopper recorded college classes - [https://www.youtube.com/user/nsenske/playlists](https://www.youtube.com/user/nsenske/playlists)
 
#### FreeCAD
 
- FreeCAD tutorials - [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/Category:Tutorials](https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/Category:Tutorials)
- cad1919 (It is in a different language but uses graphics to help )- [https://www.youtube.com/user/cad1919/playlists](https://www.youtube.com/user/cad1919/playlists)
- Invent Box Tutorials - [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2935W76vRNFvUGefQr3q9P9eezJZyj-u](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2935W76vRNFvUGefQr3q9P9eezJZyj-u)
 
### 3D Modeling

#### Blender 2.7
 
- BlenderGuru - [https://www.blenderguru.com](https://www.blenderguru.com)
- Blendtuts - [https://www.blendtuts.com/tutorials/](https://www.blendtuts.com/tutorials/)
- CGCookies Blender Basics - [https://cgcookie.com/course/blender-basics](https://cgcookie.com/course/blender-basics)
- GameDevTV Complete Blender Course(Paid)- [https://www.udemy.com/blendertutorial/](https://www.udemy.com/blendertutorial/)
- Blender Tutorial - [https://www.blender.org/support/tutorials/](https://www.blender.org/support/tutorials/)
- Blender Fundamentals - [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa1F2ddGya_8V90Kd5eC5PeBjySbXWGK1](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa1F2ddGya_8V90Kd5eC5PeBjySbXWGK1)
 
#### Blender 2.8
 
- YanSculpts - [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvPwLecDlWRD_VK_2INC1VQ18dZdpDwLi](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvPwLecDlWRD_VK_2INC1VQ18dZdpDwLi)
- BlenderGuru 2.8 - [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjEaoINr3zgH1JI7FtPX_Q9OGFhP-HCUV](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjEaoINr3zgH1JI7FtPX_Q9OGFhP-HCUV)
- CG Masters (Paid) - [https://cgmasters.net/training-courses/hard-surface-modeling-in-blender/](https://cgmasters.net/training-courses/hard-surface-modeling-in-blender/)
 
#### 3ds Max
 
- TopHATTwaffle - [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-454Fe3dQH1WKJEL96bzelfn_2pxYjgf](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-454Fe3dQH1WKJEL96bzelfn_2pxYjgf)
- Autodesk 3ds max learning channel - [https://www.youtube.com/user/3dsMaxHowTos/playlists](https://www.youtube.com/user/3dsMaxHowTos/playlists)
- Autodesk getting started in 3ds Max - [https://area.autodesk.com/tutorials/series/getting-started-in-3ds-max-2018/](https://area.autodesk.com/tutorials/series/getting-started-in-3ds-max-2018/)
- Edge3Dcgi - [https://youtu.be/Q_Ks3QdmfvA](https://youtu.be/Q_Ks3QdmfvA)
- Arrimus 3d - [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxt9ZAGPLIpeB8TcHrpzxvEI4Ve3SfZBC](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxt9ZAGPLIpeB8TcHrpzxvEI4Ve3SfZBC)
 
#### 3D Sculpting
Blender Sculpting
 
- Grant Abbitt - [https://youtu.be/L3XtAFUWNuk](https://youtu.be/L3XtAFUWNuk)
- YanSculpts - [https://youtu.be/N4D6F7mhi4I](https://youtu.be/N4D6F7mhi4I)
 
#### Sculptrius
 
- pixologic (near the bottome of the page) - [http://pixologic.com/sculptris/](http://pixologic.com/sculptris/)
- Mr.Brooks - [https://vimeo.com/61128359](https://vimeo.com/61128359)
- Sculptris cheat sheet - [http://members.casema.nl/jw.v.dronkelaar/sculptris_cheat_sheet.pdf](http://members.casema.nl/jw.v.dronkelaar/sculptris_cheat_sheet.pdf)
 
#### 3DCoat
 
- alienminefield - [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL17Z03Lf1lyKZsHLvg27ZP0kzVR_mvLpX](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL17Z03Lf1lyKZsHLvg27ZP0kzVR_mvLpX)
- 3dcoat learn - [https://3dcoat.com/learn/](https://3dcoat.com/learn/)
- gamedev the pipline - [https://youtu.be/_Mw3yv3hk38](https://youtu.be/_Mw3yv3hk38)
- Pluralsight (Paid) - [https://www.pluralsight.com/courses/3d-coat-getting-started-2487](https://www.pluralsight.com/courses/3d-coat-getting-started-2487)
 
#### zBrush
 
- ZClassroom - [https://pixologic.com/zclassroom/](https://pixologic.com/zclassroom/)
- Zbrushtuts - [http://zbrushtuts.com/](http://zbrushtuts.com/)
- Zbrush for beginners - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PO--0h8XHiw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PO--0h8XHiw)
- Edge-CGI 3D tutorials - [https://www.youtube.com/user/Edge3Dcgi/playlists](https://www.youtube.com/user/Edge3Dcgi/playlists)
- Twitch for Pixologic - [https://www.twitch.tv/pixologic](https://www.twitch.tv/pixologic)
- flippednormals - [https://youtu.be/_yKGfcp2z3k](https://youtu.be/_yKGfcp2z3k)
 
#### Covers multiple pieces of software
 
- Gnomon workshop (Paid) - [https://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/](https://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/)
 
#### Special caseMeshmixer
 
- Maker's Muse - [https://youtu.be/C9VDKb3W4qA](https://youtu.be/C9VDKb3W4qA)
- Teaching Tech - [https://youtu.be/3GGnwDCFfv0](https://youtu.be/3GGnwDCFfv0)
- Sculpteo - [https://youtu.be/WwIM4Fp2SgA](https://youtu.be/WwIM4Fp2SgA)