Just downloaded blender, no idea how to use it (please no tips) and am competing with my friend who started abt a week ago! Does anyone know if you can move a blender project into a 3d printing software? Wish me luck!


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    My advice: Only buy a 3d printer if you do it for the fun - you won‘t save any time or money (3d printers are way too expensive for that) with one. If you just want custom plastic parts, PCBway is the way to go. However, if you like being creative and tinkering around, 3d printing is a great hobby. There‘s a ton to learn about tons of topics, and if you enjoy learning (actual cool and useful stuff, not just what school tries/tried to hammer into your head) you‘ll have a lot of fun with a 3d printer

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    6,328 Livingg017

    @Zazo your welcome, if you try it tell me how good the quality is, i might want to try it myself

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    835 Zazo

    @Livingg017 thanks! That would be better since i don't really have the space!

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    6,328 Livingg017

    @Zazo you actually do not need to buy a 3d printer unless you re going to print a lot of big things. if thats not the case, you can send your 3D files to a webpage called PCBway and buy the printed result, you can even choose metal pieces or other cool materials. I havent tried it personally but people seems to get quite great results. As for the 3D print software you wont need any as they allow standard 3d files because they have different printers that dont work with the same coding. in case you need the software, i think there are some ones for free

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    2,666 JAdynamics

    @Livingg017 yes

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    @Zazo I know a bit (but really just a bit) about 3d printing, so if you have any questions, you can always ask me

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    835 Zazo

    @TheVizzyLucky no the extra info is good! Thanks because I might save up for one, so understanding it beforehand is super helpful!

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    6,328 Livingg017

    @JAdynamics CAD refers to any 3D design software. The word stands for Computer Assisted Design

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    Yes, that’s possible. I hope that’s not too much of a tip (otherwise just don‘t read the rest), but I assume just “Yes“ doesn‘t really help you, so I should probably explain what your software even needs:
    3d printing (mostly, there are some others) has 3 file types: stl, 3mf and gcode. gcode is what tells your printer what to do (like, “move 5 mm to the left, start extruding, move 3 mm back, …“). 3mf is what your slicer uses, with models and settings. stl is just the 3d models, exactly what you need here. In Blender (in the “file“ tab I think), find the “export“ button. There, you‘ll find a ton of options, you‘ll need “stl“. You can then create a project in your printing software (by which I assume you mean your slicer) and add your file. E.g. in OrcaSlicer in the editor there‘s a big cube with a plus at the top for that.

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    2,666 JAdynamics

    @Livingg017 and CAD

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    6,328 Livingg017

    yeah you can use any 3D software such as Cura (i think its written like that)

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    2,204 TranediHQ

    Dude that sounds crazy blender projects? 😦

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    835 Zazo

    @TranediHQ I'm building the SXZ-11A Spear!

    one month ago

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