CubeTeam is a free online 3D modelling program that allows ‘players’ to collaborate with friends on expansive 3D environments or create simple 3D objects that can then be 3D printed. Essentially it’s Minecraft smushed together with a simple CAD program.
When using CubeTeam, you get an empty landscape to fill up with cubes of various sizes in any configuration or colour that you can dream up. On the surface it may look as if CubeTeam is trying to sell itself as a Minecraft alternative, but after only a few minutes playing around with the program it becomes pretty obvious that they really aren’t trying to make a video game at all. CubeTeam is a very simple 3D modelling and 3D painting program and seems ideal for easing young people and newcomers into the world of 3D printing. The program is free and fully interactive.
You can also download your 3D models and either 3D print them at home, or CubeTeam can simply print and ship them to you via Shapeways, in any of their available materials.
CubeTeam also allows you to create custom brushes, including 2D pictures and you can upload existing 3D models and the program will automatically convert them into cubed models.
If you want to learn more about CubeTeam, just jump right in and start making your own cube items.
