Anyone use Shapesmith?
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I came across this today while reading up on 3D Printing...
Shapesmith.net
Shapesmith is a parametric, open-source 3d modeling application in your browser
(shapesmith.net)
Does anyone else here have experience with it?
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I've never seen it, but reminds me of 3D Tin and Tinkercad. Browser based 3D modeling is really in its infancy, so I just stick with Sketchup.
BTW, in another thread Gai mentioned that you have a 3D printer...what kind is it? Have you made anything worth showing off with it yet?
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I was hoping you'd see this.
I've the UP! Printer. As an introduction to 3D printing it is impressive. Various printing options for speed and quality and a really nice interface.
So far I've printed various puzzle pieces TIG sent models of and some simple click fit tests.
This week I'm planning some Xmas decorations
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That's great, I can imagine how much fun you have with it
I've used the commercial 3D print bureaus, so the design process is a bit different since you don't have to think too much about support material like you do in some cases with the smaller printers.
Back on topic, I can see browser-based programs like Shapesmith becoming a good alternative to downloadable software like Sketchup in the next few years. All the same benefits(and drawbacks, to be fair) as other programs that live in the cloud apply: no need to worry about program updates, installation issues, and so on.
Here's a short writeup about Shapesmith from Fabbaloo.
Tinkercad recently snagged a USD $1M investment, so the interest is definitely there, but for now, Sketchup and this community still makes the most sense for me.
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