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Line 46: − + − − 3D models for printing should be saved in the STL format (binary or ascii). Your model should be "watertight" (the mesh has a mathematically determinable interior), correct normals, and a manifold topology. Shapeways has a nice [http://www.shapeways.com/tutorials/things-to-keep-in-mind tutorial] explaining this. − − All software suggestions in this section are open source, and are available for free. − − *For individuals new to 3D modeling software, [http://www.blender.org/ Blender] is a good tool for designing models for 3D printing, as well as for debugging fussy models (Blender can highlight the parts of a model which make it non-manifold). Blender recently had a total overhaul of its codebase and user interface, and has become quite user friendly. Additionally, the Blender foundation produces and sells [http://www.blender3d.org/e-shop/default_dvds.php video tutorials]. The video tutorials are distributed on dvd data disks, but are creative commons licensed, and so you may legally download them for free online. The videos are created by artists, and cover a wide array of topics from basic usage of the program, modeling techniques, and the more advanced capabilities of Blender. − − *[http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/ Meshlab] is an open source tool for repairing 3D models. − − *[http://sourceforge.net/projects/free-cad/ FreeCad] is a general purpose feature-based, parametric 3D modeler for CAD, MCAD, CAx, CAE and PLM, aimed directly at mechanical engineering and product design but also fits a wider range of uses in engineering, such as architecture or other engineering specialties. − − *[http://www.openscad.org/ OpenSCAD] is a different take to 3D modeling. OpenSCAD is a programming language that generates parametric 3D models.
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=== Designing 3D Models ===
=== Designing 3D Models ===
Page in progress to describe [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/3D_Modeling 3D modeling.]
Page in progress to describe [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/3D_Modeling 3D modeling.]
== List of Currently Certified Users ==
== List of Currently Certified Users ==