
Robot Magic: Beginner Robotics for the Maker and Magician 41
A digital caliper is a great tool for precisely measuring
objects you’d like to hack or replicate digitally or for
creating something to fit something perfectly. Replicating
simple objects is also a fantastic way to become proficient
in 3D designing. Find something handheld in your home
that has a simple shape, like a die or a coin. Measure the
dimensions and slowly replicate the shape on Tinkercad.
Also, check out www.thingiverse.com, the universe of
things! It’s an online hub for sharing 3D designs. If you
have an idea for an object you’d like to make, you can
use Thingiverse to ...