9.2 In what program you can create your own models?
To create a 3D
model
yourself, you need a dedicated program. The easiest way to quickly
create a
model
is
TinkerCad
(
www.
tinkercad
.com
) an
online
editor (no installation needed)
you create your 3D
model
directly in the browser window. It is free, is easy to operate and
you will find even basic video tutorials, so after a few minutes nothing prevents you to create
your first 3D object.
Other popular tool for creating
models
is 123D
Design
(
http://www.123dapp.com/
design
) for
PC, Mac and iPad. Website provides a quick guide
along
with
detailed
video tutorials so it’s
a very good choice for novice enthusiasts.
There is a great deal of 3D programs free or paid your choice depends more on your
personal taste and preferences. The following is a list of other programs used for making 3D
models
: OpenScad, DesignSpark
Mechanical
, Fusion 360°, Blender, Maya, 3DS Max,
Autocad and many more…
9.3 Slic3r
A 3D
printer
can
almost
anything. Whether you’ve downloaded 3D
models
from the
Internet
or created your own
models
, you will need to
convert the .obj or .stl format into a
.gcode file
. Gcode is a file format readable by a 3D
printer
. The file contains information for
nozzle
movement and the amount of
filament
to extrude. The right tool for this task and for
many more is the Slic3r program.
You set the
printing
material
,
quality and the
speed
in Slic3r. You can manipulate
the object here, varying the placement on the printbed, resize it, etc.
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