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| === Introduction === | | === Introduction === |
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− | This is a page in progress to describe [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/3D_Modeling 3D modeling.] | + | This is a page in progress to describe [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/3D_Modeling 3D modeling], with the intent of printing the model on a [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Category:CNC#3D_Printing 3D printer] - '''not''' for CNC fabrication, though models are used for CNC fab. |
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| In order to make things from either 3D printers (or CNC routers/mills that have 3 or more degrees of movement), you need a 3D model. | | In order to make things from either 3D printers (or CNC routers/mills that have 3 or more degrees of movement), you need a 3D model. |
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| While your first experience with one of these machines may use an existing test model or one you've downloaded from a site like Thingiverse, eventually you may want to create things of your own. | | While your first experience with one of these machines may use an existing test model or one you've downloaded from a site like Thingiverse, eventually you may want to create things of your own. |
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− | The general workflow for 3D modeling and printing is: first, model the part, second, turn it into instructions suitable for the machine you're using to make the part, then third, feed the instructions to the machine and fabricate the part. | + | The general workflow for 3D modeling and printing is: |
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| + | 1. Model the part |
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| + | 2. Turn the model into instructions suitable for the machine (printer) to print it. |
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| + | 3. Send the instructions to the machine and fabricate the part. |
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| This page will only deal with the first step; how to model a part, and it will not cover how to use specific software. | | This page will only deal with the first step; how to model a part, and it will not cover how to use specific software. |
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− | This page deals with 3D modeling with the intent of printing the part on a 3D printer like our LulzBot and Makerbot Replicator printers, and not 3D modeling for CNC fabrication.
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| === Machine Requirements === | | === Machine Requirements === |
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| === Non-free 3D Modeling Software === | | === Non-free 3D Modeling Software === |
− | | + | AutoDesk Fusion 360 is not open source but is essentially free to makers and education users. To get the free copy: download trial, when trial is up and it asks for license number there is a checkbox to say you will not make money on the products you make. (citation: personal experience) You can buy a single-user license for Fusion 360 pretty cheap too, or wait for sales that have been up to 90% off. Generally though, the free download covers almost everything. Expect to see paid extensions and features in the future, I bet. There are meetups at PS1 to support Fusion 360. http://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview |
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| AutoDesk Inventor may be available as an educational trial, for members of PS1. (cite?) | | AutoDesk Inventor may be available as an educational trial, for members of PS1. (cite?) |
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