Useful Software Markdown CAD / 3D design Fusion 360 ( as with all Autodesk software free for students for 3 years ) libreCAD openSCAD QCAD ( suggested drawing tool for KiCad footprints + schematics ) PCB design Eagle ( free student+lecturer version ) Fritzing KiCad 3D engines / 3D modelling Blender Cinema 4D ( free student+lecturer version ) Maya 3dsMax Unity Unreal Engine