@unknownuser said:

@unknownuser said:

Where did you find these SU images of the 3D printed castle??

Look at the 10 and 12 images under the video 😉

Nice 1, thanks 👍

The running chair! ☀

@joncobreti said:

( just i was wondering.....what do you think about use meshlab for simplify the mesh adn late use basic netfabb for fix the error......??)
and is better try to create a single mesh like a skin....or print the base for one side and all the buildind box for another...?

Thank you

Antonio, how big will the final model be?

If larger than your printer, you need more than one mesh - either you make a single mesh and cut it up, or you model the pieces separately from the beginning.

If the entire model will fit on your printer, then you can use a single mesh.

Regarding Meshlab and Netfabb...you need to get the model a little better before those programs will help you. The Google Earth terrain is probably has no thickness, so you need to work on that first. Then I recommend cloud.netfabb.com for fixing the file - if it doesn't work, then you'll have to go back to Sketchup and do some fixing up.

Hey! Thanks, I put my fingers in the thermistor and change the value. Now, i am sure the thermistor is ok. I think it's going to be a software problem.

take a glance to Kito Raupp for some creative methods! 😉

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT5r3AQZBnw

@solo said:

That online solution was the monkeys balls, worked like a charm.

Excellent! Glad to hear that, Pete 👍

keknor, did dukejazz's suggestions help you? You may have to type the file extension [.stl] at the end of the filename after you export it, since the exporter doesn't always do that automatically.

Cheers, glad that helped 👍

He not done is he?
Look like he needs to make four more for the set of five in the frame picture.

And again he could make them life size too.

Thanks Rich! 👍

I'm happy to answer any questions you all have about the book in this thread.

3D Printing is for Housewares!

These mini keg shotglasses are 3D printed in ceramic powder, then glazed and fired in a kiln.
3D Printed in Ceramic
Sketchup model

This is a tea candle holder that I made as a gift for my sister in 2010. She still uses it almost every day! Printed in SLS nylon.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5025/5605152809_5f66e5bfa9_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5182/5605155479_9f2971a74d_b.jpg

A lamp also made in SLS nylon. Its fun to pick up and play with, and also throws a neat pattern when lit.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6808937065_5c6ed69f5d_b.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6826296941_1fcf991ca6_b.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6826296503_c2a3f38c54_b.jpg

On that tv show "The Profit" the guy said he bought a 3D printer for $250,000. It was for toy prototyping.

When I loaded this model SU said it had problems. Fixing problems made the hulls unsolid. So I chose not to fix. Like you the solids did not make a solid when combined. Solidsolver could not solve it. Starting back with the three separate components: Solid inspector found one tiny tiny hole in the hull at the inside gunnel. I fixed this and made it a component and placed the hull mirrored on the opposite side. Combining the solids again failed to make a solid. Solid inspector showed numerous errors in the resulting group. Too much to work out. I scaled the model up 1000 times before using outer shell. That worked and scaled down OK to be solid.

Prime Gray (yes it's SLA) and Form 1 prints should be very similar. Prime gray also has those little bumps from the support structures.

In your case, I'd look up someone with good reviews on 3DHubs or MakeXYZ with a Formlabs printer and have them make some parts for you to see if they're good enough for what you need, and go from there. Might turn out to be your best option!

I was going to ask TIG about this, but he's already done it!

Scale by volume plugin! 😄 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=493763#p493763

You picked a good one, Ken! 👍

Here's a photo of a part, I think the one being made the video above:

http://i.imgur.com/2Ff5t0x.jpg

There are more photos of the machine here: http://imgur.com/a/Knog5

Dukejazz, I have heard the value of the machine is over $1 million, and the raw titanium powder used in the machine is ~$500/kg. 😲

@Ellipser

You are right ,everything must be solid, but that is Rule no.0 😄

Mcor has a very interesting printer. Here's one of my models made in paper on their machine. Feels almost like wood.

They are expanding their presence like you mention, but as yet there are few services that offer Mcor printing to the public.

Paper Mcor part

Look good to me
I see it now in the new wire today - dukejazz

Autodesk unveils 3D printer as it aims to become industry's AndroidBy | BBC News Leo Kelion

http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/74854000/jpg/_74854674_3d_prints-02.jpg

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"What happens when the Autodesk CEO isn't feeling so good about the present 3D printing scenario? Well, he build one of his own"

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"Autodesk has announced an open software platform for 3D printing called Spark, which will be open and freely licensable to manufacturers and others"

Autodesk is making a 3D printer to showcase its new software platform | Engadget
"The 3D printing process frustrates Autodesk CEO Carl Bass, so his company is looking to ease headaches with its new software project. Spark is an ..."

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AutoDesk Announces Their Own 3D Printer and the 'Android' of 3D Printing | 3dprintboard.com
"Pretty huge news coming out of AutoDesk today. They have just announced that they will be manufacturing 3D printers. They have also announced a ..."

Autodesk debuts Spark open-source 3D printing initiative | Electronista
"Autodesk -- best known for software such as AutoCAD and 3ds Max -- has announced a new open-source initiative for 3D printing, dubbed Spark."

news alert
"Autodesk's printer uses a laser to harden liquid plastic to create the objects" -BBC
When some big event happen it lights up the neww wirers - dukejazz

DMLS is usually used to make parts for rockets and high end cars where the cost can be justified, but they wanted to show on a smaller set of intricate parts what the capabilities are. Guns have to be manufactured to high tolerances, and those parts came out of the printer ready to use - no hand finishing required! To me, that really shows the power of 3D printing.

I'd love to see what you get printed. 👍