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    • Rich O BrienR Offline
      Rich O Brien Moderator
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      I came across this today while reading up on 3D Printing...

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      Shapesmith.net

      Shapesmith is a parametric, open-source 3d modeling application in your browser

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      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?

        3D Printing with SketchUp Book
        http://goo.gl/f7ooYh

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        • Rich O BrienR Offline
          Rich O Brien Moderator
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          I was hoping you'd see this. πŸ˜‰

          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 πŸ˜’

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            d12dozr
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            That's great, I can imagine how much fun you have with it πŸ‘

            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.

            3D Printing with SketchUp Book
            http://goo.gl/f7ooYh

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