3D printer design software

[rickjames]

Hi diddly ho,

 

We've just recently installed a Makerbot Replicator at school and our ICT Head is pretty keen to get things going with regards to getting kids making things, a potential one being Christmas decorations. We're trying to find some software that's super easy for kids (aged 5-8) to use and also isn't a nightmare for us to install.

 

Any pointers? FANX.

Edited November 10, 2014 by rickjames

[pete]

Hmm, the one that comes to mind is: Printcraft

 

Does require a minecraft account.

[rickjames]

Could we have the kids log in to one Minecraft account and all do it simultaneously?

[Arthur]

We're trying to find some software that's super easy for kids (aged 5-8) to use and also isn't a nightmare for us to install.

SketchUp?

[rickjames]

We have Sketchup here and that was my initial thought, but our ICT Head thinks there's no way they'll be able to get the hang of it; having sat in with the Year 1s all term doing basic mouse/typing stuff I'm inclined to agree with him.