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Regardless of what modeling software the model you use, there are a few considerations you must make:
Regardless of what modeling software the model you use, there are a few considerations you must make:


Minimum size. The part may not be larger than the printable area of the printer you are using. Larger items can be made by dividing your object into components that are assembled after printing.
Maximum size. The part may not be larger than the printable area of the printer you are using. Larger items can be made by dividing your object into components that are assembled after printing. For example, the LulzBot at PS1 has a usable print area of 200mm x 190mm x 100mm (7.9in x 7.5in x 3.9in)


Minimum size. Parts must be large enough to resolve, large enough for the print-head to extrude something that holds together.  
Minimum size. Parts must be large enough to resolve, large enough for the print-head to extrude something that holds together.