3D Models - what is recommended way to make them?

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I’m using KiCad 6.0.11 on Windows 10 but getting ready to upgrade KiCad.

I’d like to be able to make my own 3D models for parts. I looked through the docs but can’t seem to find info on how to made 3D models. I’m assuming there’s some external tool I’d need to learn, and I found that VRML formats are used, but I couldn’t find anything that said “you should use tool X, make the body meet these rules, and export using format Y and your model will work.”

Can anyone point me in the right direction? Links to examples or tutorials would be great.

Thanks,
Lloyd

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This should be simple for you :grinning: try ’ Freecad’ as this has facilities to get you started and Kicad and Freecad are best friends (Mostly) and you will find in Freecad a section called ‘Step up’ don’t quote me ! :grinning:
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Thanks guys, I appreciate the help.
Lloyd

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In case you want some step-by-step details on running the tools