Free, Privacy-First Digital Fabrication Tools for STEM Learning

🎓 Zero Barriers to Entry

No software installations, no licenses to purchase, no accounts to manage. Students simply open a browser and start creating.

🔒 Privacy Protected

All student work stays on their device. No data collection, no cloud uploads, no privacy concerns. COPPA and FERPA friendly.

💰 Always Free

No per-seat licensing, no subscription fees, no "educational discounts" that expire. Free forever for everyone.

🌐 Works Everywhere

Chromebooks, tablets, old computers, new computers. Windows, Mac, Linux. If it runs a modern browser, it runs Grid.Space.

📚 Self-Paced Learning

Students work at their own pace. No internet dropouts causing lost work. Tools work offline after initial load.

🔧 Real-World Skills

Industry-standard workflows for 3D printing, CNC machining, and laser cutting. Skills transfer directly to professional tools.

Perfect for Every Learning Environment

K-12 Classrooms

Introduce students to digital fabrication without IT headaches. Works on existing school computers and Chromebooks.

Makerspaces

Unified toolchain for all your equipment. Students learn once, work with multiple machines.

University Labs

Professional-grade CAM and slicing without enterprise licensing costs. Open-source means customizable for research.

Libraries

No software to install or maintain. Patrons use public computers without admin access needed.

Homeschool

Full-featured fabrication tools on family computers. No subscription fees eating into budgets.

After-School Programs

Students continue projects at home on any device. No license restrictions or software gaps.

What Students Can Learn

3D Printing (FDM/SLA)

Model slicing, support generation, print settings optimization, multi-material printing, and troubleshooting failed prints.

CNC Machining

CAM toolpath generation, feeds and speeds, tool selection, roughing and finishing strategies, and machine setup.

Laser Cutting

2D design preparation, power and speed settings, material considerations, layer stacking, and engraving techniques.

3D Modeling

Mesh editing, boolean operations, model repair, geometry analysis, and preparing models for fabrication.

Design Thinking

Iterative design, prototyping, material constraints, manufacturing limitations, and optimization strategies.

Problem Solving

Troubleshooting failed operations, understanding machine limitations, and finding creative solutions to constraints.

How Grid.Space Compares

Feature Grid.Space Typical Commercial Software
Cost ✓ Free Forever Subscription or per-seat licensing
Installation ✓ None Required Admin rights, IT approval needed
Updates ✓ Automatic Manual updates, version conflicts
Platform Support ✓ All OS, Chromebooks Windows/Mac only (usually)
Privacy ✓ 100% Local Processing Cloud uploads, accounts required
Home Access ✓ Full Access Limited or requires home licenses
Offline Use ✓ After Initial Load Varies, often cloud-dependent
Source Code ✓ Open Source (MIT) Proprietary, locked down

Getting Started is Easy

For Teachers & Educators:

  1. No Setup Required: Simply bookmark grid.space and share with students
  2. Review Documentation: Visit docs.grid.space for tutorials and guides
  3. Watch Video Tutorials: Check our YouTube channel for walkthroughs
  4. Join the Community: Get teaching tips and share lesson plans on our forums
  5. Start Creating: Have students open Kiri:Moto or Mesh:Tool and begin exploring

For Students:

  1. Open your web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari)
  2. Visit grid.space/kiri for 3D printing and CNC, or grid.space/mesh for 3D modeling
  3. Load a 3D model (drag and drop, or use File menu)
  4. Explore the settings and options
  5. Generate output for your machine
  6. Save your work locally (your device, not the cloud)

Curriculum Integration

STEM Standards Alignment

Grid.Space tools support learning objectives across multiple subject areas

Technology & Engineering

  • CAD/CAM workflows
  • Additive manufacturing
  • Subtractive manufacturing
  • Design for manufacturing

Science

  • Material properties
  • Physical processes
  • Prototyping for experiments
  • Data visualization models

Art & Design

  • Digital fabrication techniques
  • Form and function balance
  • Iterative design process
  • Material exploration

Ready to Get Started?

No sign-ups, no approvals, no waiting.

Questions? Email us at admin@grid.space