- Software for creating models.
- Mastercam
- Autodesk
- AutoCAD
- Inventor
- Fusion 360
- Revit
- Tinkercad: in browser simple modeling program
- Solidworks
- Sketchup: in browser modeling program with many features
- Software for slicing models (creating g-code to send to printer).
- Slic3r
- Slic3r for Prusa: easy download to prepare models specifically for Prusa prints
- 3D Printer OS: Cloud based slicing program
- G-Code In Browser viewer: double checks file info quickly!
- Websites for downloading ready made models (stl files).
- Thingiverse: plethora of user made items
- McMaster Carr: machine parts
- Grainger: machine parts
- Vex: pieces for Vex robotics