3D Modeling: Difference between revisions
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=== Introduction === | === Introduction === | ||
This is a page in progress to describe [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/3D_Modeling 3D modeling.] | This is a page in progress to describe [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/3D_Modeling 3D modeling], with the intent of printing the model on a [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Category:CNC#3D_Printing 3D printer] - '''not''' for CNC fabrication. | ||
In order to make things from either 3D printers (or CNC routers/mills that have 3 or more degrees of movement), you need a 3D model. | In order to make things from either 3D printers (or CNC routers/mills that have 3 or more degrees of movement), you need a 3D model. | ||
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While your first experience with one of these machines may use an existing test model or one you've downloaded from a site like Thingiverse, eventually you may want to create things of your own. | While your first experience with one of these machines may use an existing test model or one you've downloaded from a site like Thingiverse, eventually you may want to create things of your own. | ||
The general workflow for 3D modeling and printing is: | The general workflow for 3D modeling and printing is: | ||
1. Model the part | |||
2. Turn the model into instructions suitable for the machine (printer) to print it. | |||
3. Send the instructions to the machine and fabricate the part. | |||
This page will only deal with the first step; how to model a part, and it will not cover how to use specific software. | This page will only deal with the first step; how to model a part, and it will not cover how to use specific software. | ||
=== Machine Requirements === | === Machine Requirements === | ||
