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Build it Scotland – ‘How to’ guides
Printable guides to help you get started, whether you’re using Minecraft, SketchUp or Tinkercad. From installation and setup, through to building simple structures, and saving and submitting your building. And our video tutorials will help you get a handle on using the software.
Minecraft
Basic gameplay in Minecraft
Basic gameplay in Minecraft
A beginners guide to Minecraft- buttons, controls and moving around.
Get started with SketchUp #1
Get started with SketchUp Pt.1
The first of two videos which will help you begin to get to grips with SketchUp.
Get started with SketchUp #2
Get started with SketchUp Pt.2
The second of two videos which will help you begin to get to grips with SketchUp.
Top tips for Tinkercad
Top tips for Tinkercad
Start to get familiar with designing in Tinkercad by following our short tutorial.
Helpful links
- MinecraftEDU Resources
Support, ideas and discussion - Getting started with Minecraft Pi
Raspberry Pi learning resources with some great pointers - SketchUp video tutorials
Step by step videos and links to the official forum - Tinkercad tutorials and how-to’s
Simple lessons, template builds and all sorts of other good stuff
