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I saw a banner ad for this thread, and now I'm considering visiting the makerbot store. Thanks to whoever made the banner ad.
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So apparently I might be able to access to a Thing-O-Matic in my area. I'd like to make a really simple object with it, but the problem is I know almost nothing about 3D modeling. The OP seems to suggest that I'll need to make an STL file. The object is simple enough that I could probably write down triangle vertices by hand, except I have no idea what orientation the object should have, or what scale the coordinates should use, or anything about how STL files are used by the Thing-O-Matic. Is there a program that makes this easy to do or something?
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May 2, 2011 05:22
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helopticor posted:So apparently I might be able to access to a Thing-O-Matic in my area. I'd like to make a really simple object with it, but the problem is I know almost nothing about 3D modeling. Thanks Doc Hawkins and techknight for your other suggestions, but OpenSCAD, which Videodrome mentioned, was exactly what I was looking for. I just wrote down coordinates of vertices and calculated which triples of vertices correspond to triangle and then I got my STL file which I can then send to the people with the Makerbot.
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May 17, 2011 22:34
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MakerBot Industries also has a cool eggbot that can draw things on eggs, ping pong balls, etc. It's a lot cheaper than most (all?) regular 3D printers.
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Aug 23, 2011 14:48
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Mister Sinewave posted:I don't know about anyone else, but lack of an additional extruder ain't the reason I'm not printing more or different things than I already am. Actually, I just printed my first couple of things on the makerbot someone I know has, and the shapes I wanted got a bit messed up due to lack of support. I'm definitely not wasting any more money on making things until real support is a possibility.
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