Tools

Welcome!

This page will be updated as we go. This will be the medium to help provide information that might help you equip yourself on the learning journey.

Software

Download AutoCAD | Instructions and link where you can download AutoCAD for free
Draftsight | 2D CAD software
DWG TrueView | Helps you view, edit and share DWG file
NanoCAD | Free easy-to-use CAD application,  Offers the possibility to implement C++/C# API
Octave | Free Matlab alternative for Students

Homework Help

Chegg Study | Only $14.95/month, step by step solutions to any textbook problem

Apps

Wolfram Alpha | Good for a calculus problem
WabbitEmu | Good graphing calculator
Converter | Engineering unit conversions
ElectroDroid | Powerful collection of electronics tools and references.
iStudiez Pro | Great student’s planner app
Lecturenotes | Note-taking by handwriting on the screen. Edit pdfs
Desmos | Graphing utility that lets you overlay multiple graphs on polar or Cartesian planes
iCircuit | Easy to use electronic circuit simulator and designer
Scanner Pro | Turns your phone into a portable scanner
AutoCAD360 | Easy-to-use drawing and drafting mobile application

Pencils

Pentel Sharp | Inexpensive pencil that lasts forever
Pentel GraphGear 500 | Great for the budget
rOtring 600 | Very high quality for a great price
Staedtler Mechanical Pencil | Durable for an okay price

Calculators

Casio FX-115ES PLUS Engineering/Scientific Calculator | Calculator for under $20
TI-36X Pro Engineering/Scientific Calculator | Graphing calculator for a low price
TI Nspire CX CAS Graphing Calculator | Interchangeable keypads, color display
HP 33S Scientific Calculator (F2216A) | Scientific Calculator, good for high-end calculations
HP 50g Graphing Calculator | An alternate to Texas Instruments

Websites

AutoDesk forum | Find a community of CAD users
AutoCAD resources by AutoDesk | Video tutorials from AutoDesk
patrickjmt.com | FREE Math video tutorials
mst.edu | Interactive Mechanics-of-Materials learning system
thingiverse.com | Digital Designs for physical objects
2LearnCAD | Teaches beginners how to use AutoCAD. Includes free blocks, symbols, tips…

Books

AutoCAD 2014 for Dummies | Great Book for beginners
Beginning AutoCAD 2020 Exercise Workbook | Long and detailed set of tutorial
Mastering AutoCAD 2019 and AutoCAD LT 2019 | Advanced tutorials from AutoDesk official press