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Lymen
Super n00b software question
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Super n00b software question
by Lymen » 2013-Jul-Fri-11-Jul
Hello everyone, I am a new super n00b to 3D printing. The question I have is what software do you use to create the 3D objects? I have never done any 3D modeling before and have no clue where to start. I do have access to all the Adobe Creative Cloud software, but not sure if this will help. Can someone point me to the right area to getting started on 3D software?
Thanks,
Lymen
Thanks,
Lymen
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Re: Super n00b software question
by RetireeJay » 2013-Jul-Fri-12-Jul
Try this thread: viewtopic.php?f=26&t=150#p875
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Brass threaded rods (5/16" X 18) & nuts for Z axis
GT2 belts & pulleys
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E3D V5 Hot End, 0.4mm nozzle, also 0.8 and 0.25 in use occasionally
PB fan mount + 40mm fan -- using printed mount adapter, not the E3D supplied fan
Injection molded extruder gears
Optical Z "endstop" (custom designed and built)
Have used many pounds of T-Glase filament. Now also doing some work with Ninjaflex SemiFlex
Print on glass with Scotch Craft Stick or other glue stick
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Brass threaded rods (5/16" X 18) & nuts for Z axis
GT2 belts & pulleys
Cable chain to reduce probability of fatigue failure in wires
E3D V5 Hot End, 0.4mm nozzle, also 0.8 and 0.25 in use occasionally
PB fan mount + 40mm fan -- using printed mount adapter, not the E3D supplied fan
Injection molded extruder gears
Optical Z "endstop" (custom designed and built)
Have used many pounds of T-Glase filament. Now also doing some work with Ninjaflex SemiFlex
Print on glass with Scotch Craft Stick or other glue stick
"My next printer is..." Prusa i3 MK3, upgraded to MK3S
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Re: Super n00b software question
by Mochaboy » 2013-Jul-Fri-12-Jul
I specifically like this poster's response
viewtopic.php?f=26&t=150#p887
I went down that exact route only to end up at Sketchup...it's just too easy to use and readily accessible. When I'm ready for sculpting I can move on to a more industrial strength system, but for just getting up and going and versed in the ecosystem - Sketchup plus their 3 beginning video tutorials will have you modeling in less than a day.
viewtopic.php?f=26&t=150#p887
I went down that exact route only to end up at Sketchup...it's just too easy to use and readily accessible. When I'm ready for sculpting I can move on to a more industrial strength system, but for just getting up and going and versed in the ecosystem - Sketchup plus their 3 beginning video tutorials will have you modeling in less than a day.
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Printrbot Jr born 6/13
Brass M8 Threaded Z Rod
Tool less belt tensioners
Aluminum print plate
GT2 Timing Belt and 20T aluminum pulleys
Build log & Mods
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Re: Super n00b software question
by Lymen » 2013-Jul-Fri-19-Jul
Thanks for the replies. I found 3Dtin(dot)com and really like it. 
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Re: Super n00b software question
by Tdeagan » 2013-Jul-Fri-22-Jul
I hated everything I tried until I started using OpenSCAD. It's a lot easier to learn than it seems at first and you can do real work with only a few lines of code.
Try it, you'll like it!
Try it, you'll like it!
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bed stabilizers, bed levelers, Y & X belt tensioners,
50mm fan mount, LED ring light, Z-axis screw Isolators,
Z-shaft stabilizers,optional Bowden conversion, GT2 belts/pulleys,
M8x1.25 Z Screws, Flex. Z-couplers,
RAMPS 1.4 w/ LCD,
Quick Change Extruders:
Option 1- Dual hybrid geared Wade's/Bowden w/ 3mm & 1.75mm Ubis,
Option 2 - Dual direct geared Wade's w/ 3mm & 1.75mm Ubis
Option 3 - Single geared Wade's w/ 3mm or 1.75mm Ubis
Option 4 - Single belt drive Wade's w/ E3D
MIC-6 metal bed
Thingiverse Profile: http://www.thingiverse.com/tdeagan/designs
KC5QFG
(optional Dual Extrusion) Printrbot Plus V1 [3/2013]
bed stabilizers, bed levelers, Y & X belt tensioners,
50mm fan mount, LED ring light, Z-axis screw Isolators,
Z-shaft stabilizers,optional Bowden conversion, GT2 belts/pulleys,
M8x1.25 Z Screws, Flex. Z-couplers,
RAMPS 1.4 w/ LCD,
Quick Change Extruders:
Option 1- Dual hybrid geared Wade's/Bowden w/ 3mm & 1.75mm Ubis,
Option 2 - Dual direct geared Wade's w/ 3mm & 1.75mm Ubis
Option 3 - Single geared Wade's w/ 3mm or 1.75mm Ubis
Option 4 - Single belt drive Wade's w/ E3D
MIC-6 metal bed
Thingiverse Profile: http://www.thingiverse.com/tdeagan/designs
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Re: Super n00b software question
by Lymen » 2013-Jul-Sun-02-Jul
I tried OpenCAD. Didn't like it. Found Blender and really digging it.
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