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 +  * [[https://www.blender.org/download/|Blender]] excels in artistic 3D modeling rather than traditional engineering CAD.
   * [[https://www.freecadweb.org/|FreeCAD]] is a free and open source 3D parametric modeler with CAM, FEA and more.   * [[https://www.freecadweb.org/|FreeCAD]] is a free and open source 3D parametric modeler with CAM, FEA and more.
   * [[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/personal|Fusion360]] for personal use is free. The paid version has additional features. ([[https://youtu.be/XNh3dEfYCX4|Walk-through]] on how to get free version)   * [[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/personal|Fusion360]] for personal use is free. The paid version has additional features. ([[https://youtu.be/XNh3dEfYCX4|Walk-through]] on how to get free version)
   * [[https://librecad.org/|LibreCAD]] is a free open source 2D drawing program.   * [[https://librecad.org/|LibreCAD]] is a free open source 2D drawing program.
   * [[https://www.onshape.com/en/products/free|OnShape]] has a free version for non-commercial use (all documents/designs publically available). It was developed by former SolidWorks staff, and operates similarly.   * [[https://www.onshape.com/en/products/free|OnShape]] has a free version for non-commercial use (all documents/designs publically available). It was developed by former SolidWorks staff, and operates similarly.
 +  * [[http://www.openscad.org/downloads.html|OpenSCAD]] makes CAD models from scripts/programs.
   * [[https://www.sketchup.com/plans-and-pricing/sketchup-free|SketchUp online]] (browser based) has a free option.   * [[https://www.sketchup.com/plans-and-pricing/sketchup-free|SketchUp online]] (browser based) has a free option.
   * [[https://www.solidworks.com/solution/solidworks-makers/|SolidWorks]] is a widely-used professional CAD package with a <$50/year license for makers.   * [[https://www.solidworks.com/solution/solidworks-makers/|SolidWorks]] is a widely-used professional CAD package with a <$50/year license for makers.
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