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'''STL, OBJ, and Gcode files''' | |||
There are, basically, 3 types of files you will be using when it comes to 3D printing, an STL file, and OBJ file and finally, the Gcode file. in simple terms the stl and obj files are ways of storing an object in a 3 dimensional form digitally. and the gcode file is what tells the 3D printer how to turn that digital object into a physical item. | |||
'STL file:' | |||
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'''Decal Vinyl - Signage''' | '''Decal Vinyl - Signage''' | ||
Revision as of 11:38, 8 March 2022
Machines
Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ 3D printer
Resources and guides: [1]
Software
PrusaSlicer
To manipulate models/STL files and create Gcode file(3d printable file)
Tinkercad
used to create simple 3d models for printing, can also be used to modify existing models.
Thingiverse
open source, free website/database of 3d models for 3d printing.
Getting an stl file
STL, OBJ, and Gcode files
There are, basically, 3 types of files you will be using when it comes to 3D printing, an STL file, and OBJ file and finally, the Gcode file. in simple terms the stl and obj files are ways of storing an object in a 3 dimensional form digitally. and the gcode file is what tells the 3D printer how to turn that digital object into a physical item.
'STL file:'
Thingiverse
Decal Vinyl - Signage
Creating a 3d model
Tinkercad