You have had your 3d printer a while now and printed off a few models from Thingiverse and Yeggi, maybe even some miniatures… But there are things that you want to print that there are no models for…what now… This is where 3d cad comes into play…Atom3d is one of those programs that once you…
What is 3d printing workflow How do you get from the concept to something in your hand with an fdm printer…. What is 3d printing workflow: 3d printing workflow is the method of taking a concept of what you want and turning it into a finished model that does what it is intended to do. Let’s…
Which Free 3d Printing Modeling Software is Right for You? Once you have owned a 3d printer for a few months and got to know it. Downloading the latest part off Thingiverse or youmagine gets limiting, you want to explore what you can do with your printer. So you start think ‘what 3d printing modeling…
There are four main file formats for 3d printers .stl .amf .dae and .obj Philrestoreb3dp.stan-tech.com
What are things to make with a 3d printer? I keep coming up with things to make with a 3d printer and thought it was time to chart some of my trials and successes with my printer. I have now had a 3d printer for a little over a year. What have I got? I…
Lithophanes: what are they? Probably being inspired by the early Chinese Ming vases, the Europeans started to produce pictures in translucent porcelain. These could only be viewed clearly when lit from the back. The word itself comes from a combination of two Greek words ‘lithos’ meaning stone or rock and ‘ phainen’ meaning to cause…
When designing for 3d printing what do you need to take into account? Overhangs All additive 3d printing material will have a limit to its self support. Typically angles under 45 degrees will require support. Overhangs printed away from the build platform will need support. This can lead to a lot of cleanup if the…
Another post in the 3d printer project ideas series. This one gives you a walk through for the Autodesk 123design software. To create a stand for an Apple Mac power block. Background My partner has an Apple Macbook Pro. The power supply for this unit is an external unit with mains input and dc output….
This is the Second installment in the 3d printer project ideas: Salt Grinder repair project, if you missed the first part then click here. So the first section dealt with the fact that the salt cellar had broken and I need to fix it – or buy another one. I was also looking at learning…
While looking around for 3d printer project ideas, I had said to myself that I would make, as far as possible, useful bits! So I am starting a series of ‘how to design’ repair parts, how to think the problem through. How to use the software to get the desired results. This may be what…
