Questions tagged [3d-printing]
3D printing is the process of making a three-dimensional solid object of virtually any shape from a digital model.
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Flattening a bottom sculpted edge
Hey there I have this model and realised the bottom wasn't flat after sculpting (see red arrows).
Now I could boolean it out with a cube but it would lose it's nice rough edging and go back to it's ...
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How can I make these channels bigger to fit my wire?
I am recreating Malt Whiskey's LED cube and using slightly bigger wire than he used (.8mm vs the .65mm he used). He has a 3d printed jig to solder the LEDs and there are "channels" for the ...
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Blender STL/OBJ Export not working after boolean modifier (difference)
I am working on a project in blender using the Sverchok-Nodes. After solidifying the structure I want to cut off the sides by using the boolean modifier (difference, exact).
The cutting is working, ...
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Make other shapes from one cookie cutter
Is there a simple way to get other shapes of this cookie cutter (for example a heart or mitten), or would I have to start from scratch?
I only need to change the shape of the top part of the cutter.
I ...
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Difficulties with slicing a 3D model
I have created a 3D model in Blender and when I put it through a slicer (anycubic/Cura) etc, it does not follow the model and adds a top face in the preview.
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Creating a 3d printable object using geometry nodes
Looking to create a 3d printable container with perforated sides for airflow. The ideal design would be evenly spaced diamonds (not squares with sides parallel to the bottom). In 3d printing anything ...
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Lithophane goes flat when in edit mode - Please Help!
I am in the process of earning how to create Lithophanes AND I'm very new to Blender.
With all that said, last night I was able to play with the model in edit mode, this morning everything is flat in ...
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3D model print is fading out towards the sides
I'm still new to Blender 3D and 3D printing in general, so don't judge me too hard if my issues is easily fixed :)
I've made curved model as you see below (left object), where I have a depth of 2.2 ...
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Blender 3d printing solid objects instead of infilled objects [closed]
When I go to print an object out of Blender to my Ender 2 V2 (my slicer is ultimaker cura 5.2.1), the void inside an object prints solid. For example, if I were to print a cube, it prints completely ...
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3d print toolbox
something strange has happened to the 3D print toolbox tool in ONE of my models. the addon is installed and activated, the tab shows on the side toolbar, but the tool will not slide open. it was ...
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Cant figure out how to flip normals on this Space suit Helmet
I downloaded this space suit helmet here https://www.cgtrader.com/items/3165630/download-page and I was planning on 3D printing it. I cannot cut it into sections without converting the normals using ...
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Making different size sieve meshes using Geometry Nodes
I'm trying to create stackable sieves for 3D printing with different mesh hole sizes.
Example:
One grid unit (the hole size) equals 0.250 mm to 1.5 mm. How can I calculate / create the grid units (...
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Setting up a 3d print character in multiple poses issue
Hey there I’m going back to basics on this simple character.
It will need to be 3d printed with multiple models in different poses.
In another post others said to sculpt it low poly first in it’s ...
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Bend extruded text
New try (10/24, 3PM):
Hello! I set both the shape and curve origins to the World Origin (0,0), but I'm not sure if that's the right spot for both. When I try to animate the 'Follow Path' constraint, ...
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Automating minimum scale (of volume for said part) for fine detailed objects are going to be 3d printed
I am working on a project in Blender which is fairly simple, using sappling tree gen, solidify and bevel to create a printable 3d sculpture.
One thing I'm unable to solve using the above features is ...
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How to get Subdivision Surface Modifier to high levels without Blender crashing?
Recently gotten into 3D printing and I've been getting models from games that have no official figure merchandise so I can make them a reality.
The problem is that, as is with most games, a lot of ...
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How set the default scaling factor for importing and exporting to be equivalent to real world scale? How to change the defaults?
Ok, this doesn't seem to be a new problem, but I am looking for a new solution. I use blender for both printing in the real world and visualizing and simulating. For a long time I did like everyone ...
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Need help with smoothing sharp edges
I have been looking around the internet for a solution, but nothing seems to work for me. I have got this model that I am going to 3d print, but at the scale that I am printing the edges are too ...
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Boolean or remesh sharp either does not create a single object or simple destroys my object
I've created a design of a fence panel which has a company name and contact info I want to 3D print. Problem I’m having is remeshing or combining all the parts. Boolean or remesh sharp just seems to ...
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Remove the windscreen and make a watertight model for 3d printing
I have a STL truck imported, I have removed the side windows by deleting the glass faces and selecting edge loops and bridging. Works fine.
Now I want to remove the windscreen. Is it possible?
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texture displacement messed up with extrusion
I'm 3d-printing a hedge maze and I'd like to print a hedge texture. I've made the hedges by copying and pasting a base rectangular prism and then extruding the end face to make the hedges longer. I'm ...
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Controlling the angle / sharpness at which edges are joined using geometry nodes
Controlling the angle / sharpness at which edges are joined using geometry nodes
How can I reduce the amount of saw-tooth teeth but control the sharpness of the teeth at the end?
Sharpness of teeth at ...
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How can I fix these intersecting faces?
New to 3d printing and really want to get some of my models to work, could someone please explain in a "newbie" way on how I can go about fixing these intersecting faces? I watched a video ...
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Extrude flat surface to curved surface for 3D printing
I'm still new to Blender so I don't know all of the terminology and can't seem to phrase my question properly. But I am learning every day to model for 3D printing. Mainly custom PVC fittings to build ...
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Importing an .fbx file and exporting as .stl results in a blocky model (3d printing)
Trying to make some models into .stl so that I can 3d print, but when I export my .fbx as an .stl, the model ends up looking blocky in a way.
Assuming anyone understands what I mean by blocky, what ...
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Exporting a tank track belt as an .stl for 3D printing
I'm trying to make a 3D printable tank model, and have made a set of tracks for it using this tutorial. Unfortunately I can't seem to work out how to export the track links as an .stl so I can easily ...
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I designed my product but when I try to print it there are holes and mistakes in the surface, which I don't see in blender itself. How can I fix it?
I designed my product but when I try to print it there are holes and mistakes in the surface, which I don't see in blender itself. I have exported it in STL but in the pictures you can see what it ...
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Help trimming extruded faces at intersection going through seperate object
I'm new to blender. I'm having a problem removing a couple parts of a MakeHuman model. I am trying to remove the mouth cavity and eye sockets. Then I want to close up the holes. I'm starting with the ...
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How to wrap a 2D shape and Knife Project toward a cylinder axis?
I'm trying to make a technical drawing of an air compressor nozzle for 3d printing.
Drawing the cylinder is trivial, but I cannot figure how to implement the cutout, or at least how to do it ...
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Can't Split STL using an N-gon made from Plane (Boolean Intersect/Difference)
So I have this STL I want to split up and since I want to slice it along existing geometry. I added a plane and many loop cuts, then fill the top and bottom to get the image you see.
However, every ...
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Merging overlaid meshes
I am a novice to Blender and 3D-Printing. My Kids love Paw-Patrol and I found a bunch of pretty detailed models that I could print for my them. The issue is that the designer overlaid a bunch of ...
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Particle Board Procedural Texture
I'm trying to make a particle board type texture procedurally for 3d printing and am wondering how to go about it. I attempted to make it with displacement but it turned out too lumpy. Thank you so ...
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Geometry Nodes: Set Curve Line end at Global Z=0 (Blender 3.5.1)
I'm trying to use geometry nodes to create a support system for 3D printing with a thin wall as the connection point:
What I want to do is have columns going from the B points down to the floor at ...
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3d print add_ "zero Faces" on default cube on all faces
Anyone know why the default cube is showing "Zero Faces" on the entire cube in the 3d print add on. Collapse by distance does not fix it.
This is just a test and I can export it and fix it ...
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How can I make a complex object hollow inside?
I've been modeling GT wing for a car to 3D print and I want to model the inner structure in order to print in 4 separate pieces(since it is too large to print in one go).
And I've been trying to make ...
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Skin to verticies
I am a novice to blender and 3D printing. Recently I discovered how to use the solidify modifier and can already see how versatile and useful it will be. My issue is that when I convert the object to ...
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Thick parts along curved edge
I'm making a 3d dish and I'm trying to get these thicker parts that will follow the edge on the outside and the inside. The purpose is for 3d printing, so it needs to be manifold.
File:
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Changing inner-radius of tube-like object
I imported a microscope adapter .stl file into Blender. The adapter has a tube like shape and I need to shorten the inner-radius of the adapter to suit my microscope, keeping the cuboid positions the ...
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blender video input
I've been trying to input a video in a cubes on blender 3d software, somehow it seems right way but never worked out for me. please check the image below, i have few evidences for it.
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Flattening out base of object using geometry nodes
Flattening out base of object using geometry nodes.
I have an object.
And would like the base to be flattened out using geometry nodes without having to type in each face index manually.
I know I can ...
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Calculating and aligning the angles needed to create different corner connectors to join / create various polyhedrons using geometry nodes
Calculating and aligning the angles needed to create different corner connectors to join / create various polyhedrons using geometry nodes.
I'm trying to create / 3D print different corner connectors ...
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How do I fill in a 3d mesh?
I want to 3d print a model I made using mineways. The print fails because the model is hollow though and I need to fill it. There is a post asking for something similar to what I am asking but I want ...
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Subdivision Modifier doesn't make geometry smoother
I have this problem with this model.
When I tried to make it more smooth by adding Subdivision Modifier, almost nothing happened. I do not know what to do.
I don't just want it smooth shaded, because ...
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How to create perfect overlapping scales on awkwardly shaped meshes
I have several projects that require a seamless overlay of sculpted scales, like a snake or a shark, the end goal of having them 3D printed, where the scales stay in line across the entire body. What ...
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Wall thickness for 3d print
Okay guys, I need to model this jug to be resin 3d printed in smaller scales - 1:6 and 1:12.
Wall thickness should be 1.2mm for 1:6 and 1mm for 1:12.
How would you model it?
I am starting with a mesh (...
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I am not able to hollow out this object (newbie)
This should be very easy but I am not able to get this to work. I have mainly used Solidworks in the past & I am new to Blender.
I'm trying to 3D print the planets from the NASA data. For example, ...
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Divide a model into 4 equal pieces in blender?
I have a 3d model that i need to print using a 3d printer but the 3d printer i have is too small for the model i have. I need to split the model into 4 equal parts so that i can print them ...
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How to hollow complicated inner surface?
I am conducting research on salivary gland bioprinting. I have developed a solid structure of a 3D model representing the salivary gland, and now I need to create a hollow inner lumen within this ...
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whats the process to break a full character model into multiple parts?
ok, im trying to take a full model and turn them into action figures like the following picture. i am not sure and cant find out how to remove the arms, legs and ect...is there a step or process im ...
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Creating knurl on certain faces using geometry nodes
Creating knurl on certain faces using geometry nodes for 3D printing.
I know I can create a knurl in "normal" Blender.
Easy way to model spiral engraving (knurling) that is usually used on ...
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