Questions tagged [3d-models]
Use this tag for questions about 3D models.
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Blender add-on "3D Print Toolbox" and MeshLab
Blender software has a nice mesh analysis add-on called ”3D Print Toolbox". It is making us give it a second look for our 3D printing workflow.
On the other hand, MeshLab is very nice to have ...
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Best way to make a new model for custom part printing?
Looking to print a new part for a home appliance. There's going to need to be a new model created with the customizations made, but the model (after printing) will have to fit where the old part was. ...
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Method to easily connect objects that are slightly spatially separate in .obj file
I am interested in printing a brain that contains 696 parcels (i.e., chunks that break up the total brain).
The .obj file was created such that each of these parcels are spatially separate. Do you ...
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Not printing the holes
I am new at this and maybe my model is not the best, I adapted it for another one actually. Can you tell me why I can't get the holes printed? I already checked the faces and they are all in the ...
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Which 3D printing material is best for floating designs?
I am trying to print a shape (e.g. square container) using clear resin. However, I am facing the problem of the design sinking when I put it water. I am right now trying to make it hollow from the ...
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Best practices for handling units for 3D printing with Blender
I've been trying to learn Blender as an additional tool for 3D printing (to prepare more organic or freeform models that don't lend themselves to a CAD style workflow I'm more used to), and one point ...
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Obtaining a smooth solid .stl from voxel data
I have a (preferably in matlab) 3D array of Booleans describing a voxel structure. I want to turn this into an .stl file but I don't want the final result to have the jagged cubes.
I have tried ...
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Little help on this Cura slicing or model error?
The left part of the first picture is giving an inverted circle when lying flat, but the right part of the first picture is how it should be. Same STL for both slice orientations. I tried toggling ...
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Deep ridges in all of my prints
I'm using an Elegoo Mars 3 printer.
For some reason, all of my prints are now getting these deep ridges. each layer I can hear it peel away from the vat before it lowers again for the next layer.
I've ...
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API for checking manufacturability of 3D models
I am wondering if there is an API that can check for some basic (hopefully configurable) design rules such as manifolds, hanging edges, overhang lengths etc. for a given 3D model (say, in STL format).
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Can 3D printed bottle caps make a perfect seal?
I am using a Formlabs 3 resin printer and I am would like to create a bottle design with a cap. my objective is for the cap to completely prevent any liquid from going in or out of the bottle (even it ...
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Can you have a perfect seal to maintain moisture?
I would like to create a water chamber (Box) that maintains moisture. My main idea right to use a snap-fit model (Two faces). However, I feel that the areas where the two face snap-fit will allow air ...
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Can you snap fit 3D resin printed parts?
I would like to create something like a treasure box model. I want to print two parts: one is the base and the other one is the lid. However, I want them to snap fit together like LEGO pieces when ...
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How can I create a geometrical texture on a section of an STL file?
I have an already existing STL file of a car headlight but I want to add a specific raised geometrical texture, not just a PNG image but an actual texture that can be felt when it is 3-D printed. ...
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How to fill big holes that Meshmixer couldn't inspect?
How to fill these holes in mandibular jaw in order to 3d print it?
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Meshmixer or Blender thickness feature
I ran the thickness gave these errors. Now what should I do to fix the errors with Blender or Meshmixer?
Blender thickness analysis:
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With meahmixer:
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Fluid resin gets trapped inside my prints
I have been printing a few props for tabletop gaming: a statue, some walls, wine barrels... and I've noticed that resin gets trapped inside. If it stayed firmly inside I wouldn't care too much, but a ...
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Editing stl files for unwanted multiple parts [duplicate]
I have a Creality CR-10S5 and am printing a large ocean liner model in sections. The problem I am coming up against is that when the person built the model, the 100's of portholes extend into the ...
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3D printing using only binary tensors representing parts
I need to 3D print several composites. The constituent materials are photopolymer resins. The composites are very similar to a Rubik's cube. Considering it that way, each voxel (every small piece of ...
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Model looks differently on one leg, has holes [duplicate]
I am currently trying to let someone print a 3D-model of mine for school. The model was made in blender.
Everything works fine until the guy imports my model via ...
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Can PLA be reshaped after printing if it is heated?
I want to make an anime-style figurine in Blender with long strands of wavy hair coming down from pigtails, similar to sailor moon, but more so.
They are going to be extremely challenging to print in ...
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QR code 3D printing
Is it possible to 3D print a QR code? or to engrave it using a 3D printer? I tried to convert it to individual boxes but that takes too long and is very inaccurate. Is there a better way?
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How can I convert a mathematically defined shape into a 3D printable G-code file?
Suppose I have the X, Y, and Z coordinates (either in a list or a function z = f(x,y)) that defines a shape as the one provided and I want to 3D print it with a solid bottom, is there an easy way to ...
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Can Fusion 360 optimize topology using only struts and triangles?
I want to make a light titanium part which will be very visible and 3D printed. Can I force Fusion to use only struts like this?
I realize it will limit the performance but in this application ...
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What are the best DICOM files to print 3D hearts?
I am working on a project to 3D print (models from) human hearts. I want to know if anyone has done it before using DICOM files.
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Low quality printing on tall 3D models
I have the FlashForge Dreamer NX which prints with good quality on small models. However, when the model is taller than 2 cm or 2.5 cm (around 0.8 or 1 inch), it really loses quality.
Here there is a ...
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Can I build a 3D image of a warrior type character if I only have one image of that character from one frontal view
Ok I’m so new at Blender. Half the time it’s knowing what question you have to ask to get the answer you need...
I want to make a 3D printable warrior type action figure but I only have one very ...
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My 3D printer shows inbuilt designs, but my designs are invisible
My designs are invisible on 3D printer LCD screen, i.e. the name of my design is showing up, but the part is missing and if I slice it with the software given by the 3D-printer company it works, but ...
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How can I print a backlit keycap?
Using 3D printing I'd like to create a text oversized keycap that uses several strong LEDs to make the text light as red or green, depending on status. It's quite similar to what are called ...
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How to 3D view an OBJ or STL object given its URL?
I have OBJ and STL files generated by reality capture software and stored on a website.
I'd like to send our users web links that will take them to a 3D object web viewer loaded with the corresponding ...
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Bottom layer exposure for prints placed directly on the bed (resin printer)?
I have an Elegoo Saturn Mono resin printer.
If I make a 3D model that has a "sacrificial layer" on the bottom, and I place it flat on the bed, will the area in contact with e bed ...
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How thick should I make my walls for stable 3D printing on an Elegoo Saturn?
If I'm printing buildings that are about 2-3 inches high as scenery on my Elegoo Saturn, how thick should I make the walls? We're talking square boxy-type buildings with basic surface details.
I don't ...
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Determine screw size needed from 3MF file(s)
I have a set of 3MF files to enclose a MacroPad. They have openings for screws that go through top then PCB then into bottom, but I've been unable to figure out the dimensions of the screws needed and ...
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Does it matter where I place my models on my Resin printer build plate?
I have a resin 3D printer, so I can print multiple models of a similar size without the overall build time increasing very much. So long as I stay within a set height range.
Presuming that my build ...
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How can I fill in the gap in this model without this tessellation/deformation occurring?
To start off my apologies if this question seems somewhat unclear. For context I am attaching the images of the model and the modified version in TinkerCAD. My issue is that I cannot fill in the gap ...
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How to print Lego bricks?
How can I print Lego bricks in order to make them attach?
I need them to be standalone pieces. I use resin to print. My model is Elegoo Mars 3. What resolution should I use?
Also, how should I color ...
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Converting a 2D black and white image to a 3D model for printing on Linux
Windows has its 3D Builder software which upon importing an image, converts it to a heightmap of the image, aka turning it to a 3D model that can be saved as an stl.
Does Linux have software with ...
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How do you adjust for elevation and layers not sticking together?
My printer was working fine two weeks ago, I traveled cross country with it (making sure it was secure while moving) to a place of significantly lower elevation. Nothing has printed well since I got ...
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Laptop keycaps for Asus UX31A
I broke 2 keys (i.e. left ctrl, enter) on my Asus UX31A laptop and it seems that this model is too old to find replacement keys.
Is there any way I can find a 3D model of the needed keys to have them ...
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I am getting bubbles and a bulge at the bottom layer of my 3D print
I am printing ABS on an Ender 3 printer at a temperature of 240 °C on the nozzle and 110 °C on the bed. I am getting the following result:
Is there any way I can fix this?
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Fill hollow part of body in the 3D model
Sorry, I'm new in 3D printing and modeling and I need help.
I bought a 3D model with a hollow part of the body that doesn't print on my printer normally (with very high resolution (layer is 0.12 mm, ...
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Creating a 3D modelled "mold over" an imported object
Let's say I've made a 3D scan of my face and managed to get that into FreeCAD. How might I then create an object (it's a mask, okay?) that conforms to the shape of my face, with a given thickness, ...
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Manual Color Changing
Ive been experimenting will multiple color filament but the colors a more or less blended. Is there are filament that goes from one color directly to another without having transition color ex. red to ...
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OpenSCAD render (F6) fails with "ERROR: CGAL error in CGAL_Nef_polyhedron3()"
I built a model and it previewed correctly. When rendering for STL export (F6), I got an assertion error:
ERROR: CGAL error in CGAL_Nef_polyhedron3(): CGAL ERROR: assertion
violation! Expr: e->...
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Can 3D printer models be used in video game engines and vs versa?
If someone creates a 3D model of a character for 3D printing can I import that model into Unreal engine or Unity 3D for use in a video game? Also is the inverse true? Can I get 3D model of Mario and ...
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File too big to open in Tinkercad. How can I shrink it?
I need to shrink an STL file below the 25 MB threshold, so I can open it in TinkerCad. I don't care about quality, I just need it shrunk.
How can I do this?
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Wrong calculation of E-parameter values
Hello dear Community,
I am trying to print my first Box and I have a problem with the skin of the bottom layers.
After finishing the slicing and while looking into the generated G-code I was wondering ...
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Considerations for placing STL on build plate
Being new to 3D printing, I have started printing different files from Thingiverse to better my experience. I have noticed on some YouTube videos that certain items/models/STLs should be oriented a ...
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How to fill these squares easily
I have an array with holes that I have to fill with different materials. My question is there is an easy way to fill them directly? I tried array, array draft and it is annoying to adjust them. In ...
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3D model with errors when exporting to Cura
I 3D modeled a cartoon car using Blender, mostly using add and subtract with boolean tools. When I export to Ultimaker Cura, I get these cuts along the model. Does anyone know why this is happening? ...
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