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= 3D Models = | |||
We love open-source and use open-source 3D modelling software (mostly Blender) to create everything from spare parts to be 3D printed to virtual reality utopias featuring walkable streets in Oakland to cool museum exhibits on science targeting adults. | |||
= 3D Models for 3D-Printing = | |||
This page is about creating models for 3D-printing. At Sudoroom we have a [[Type_A_Machine|Type-A Machine]] 3D printer, and a [[TAZ_4|TAZ 4]] 3D printer, but models can be made by anyone anywhere, just like word documents don't have to be made on a machine attached to a 2D printer. | |||
[[File:Taz4-3d-printer.jpg|thumb|left|link=TAZ_4]] | |||
[[File:Type-A-Machines-series-1-3d-printer.png|thumb|link=Type_A_Machine]] | |||
== STL Models == | == STL Models == | ||
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=== Use other modeling software === | === Use other modeling software === | ||
* [http://blender.org Blender] is open-source and popular, and Sudoroom members have been offering workshops on how to use it! | |||
* Google Sketchup is exceptionally easy to use because they profit when you map buildings for them. | * Google Sketchup is exceptionally easy to use because they profit when you map buildings for them. | ||
* [http://tinkercad.com Tinkercad] (in Google Chrome) | * [http://tinkercad.com Tinkercad] (in Google Chrome) | ||
=== Download them === | === Download them === | ||
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* On the [smb://space/sudoroom%20public%20data/Projects/3DPrinting local file server] | * On the [smb://space/sudoroom%20public%20data/Projects/3DPrinting local file server] | ||
* On sudoroom's [https://github.com/sudoroom github] ([https://github.com/sudoroom/magnets magnets], [https://github.com/sudoroom/sudo-blocks blocks], etc) | * On sudoroom's [https://github.com/sudoroom github] ([https://github.com/sudoroom/magnets magnets], [https://github.com/sudoroom/sudo-blocks blocks], etc) | ||
* [https://grabcad.com/ GrabCAD] is requires a login but has interesting stuff | |||
== Slicing == | == Slicing == | ||
3D Printers don't understand OpenSCAD or STL. They understand an extension of gcode, which is a decades-old language which sends direct instructions such as "heat to 100 degrees, move here, do this, move there, do that, cool down". In order to print a model you have to turn it into a series of 2D layers or "slices", using a program called a "slicer". Slicers output gcode. They need to be configured for a particular printer, with settings such as melting tempurature, bed size, fill style, overhang compensation, etc. Examples of slicing software: | 3D Printers don't understand OpenSCAD or STL. They understand an extension of gcode, which is a decades-old language which sends direct instructions such as "heat to 100 degrees, move here, do this, move there, do that, cool down". In order to print a model you have to turn it into a series of 2D layers or "slices", using a program called a "slicer". Slicers output gcode. They need to be configured for a particular printer, with settings such as melting tempurature, bed size, fill style, overhang compensation, etc. Examples of slicing software: | ||
* Ultimaker Cura (installed on the [[Wasp.local|Sudoroom 3d printing desktop computer]] | |||
* Slic3r | * Slic3r | ||
* KISSlicer | * KISSlicer | ||