 We (I) need badges... and no stinking badges... [message #63821] Mon, 11 March 2013 18:21 UTC |
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Need assistance in transitioning a Sketchup model in the Shapeway system... I upload the file but not all of the "pieces" came with it.
The design is for a badge/logo for the company I am trying to start up and this 3D printing idea seems innovative and a fun way to make my own custom "works"... So anyone with some Sketchup knowhow... please lend me your skills. I've included the Sketchup file for those who are up to the challenge... I am a novice user and uberly new to the 3D printing world.
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| Re: We (I) need badges... and no stinking badges... [message #63840 is a reply to message #63821 ] Mon, 11 March 2013 23:20 UTC |
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Your model is too big to be made by Shapeways
At that size 1'6" x 1'6" x 1.5" = 457.2mm x 457.2mm x 37.5mm would be about 6500 cm3
Check out the maximum sizes here
http://www.shapeways.com/materials/material-options
When you create a model in Sketchup you only need the Outer Skin all internal lines are not required. They create extra faces. They are in effect confusing Shapeways software were the model has faces on top off faces so the software does not know what is inside or outside. See Xray image, the one on the left is your original model the one on the right is my attempt to fix it the way you want plus the way Shapeways would accept it . By moving some of the walls 1/16" = 1.5875mm
I will send the fixed file by PM
jacantdesign@gmail.com
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| Re: We (I) need badges... and no stinking badges... [message #64074 is a reply to message #63840 ] Thu, 14 March 2013 13:15 UTC |
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I tried your version and even trying to submit it in pieces to be assembled post-print, but the transfer doesn't copy over the borders and text.
Through Shapeways, I am only seeking to develop my design into smaller items such as badges, emblems, and things similar in size relation to a guitar pick or at largest the size of a cup coaster. Scaling it down isn't a problem, just getting it to upload accurately.
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| Re: We (I) need badges... and no stinking badges... [message #64171 is a reply to message #64080 ] Fri, 15 March 2013 15:11 UTC |
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Yea... I'm just a novice Sketchup user and I know transitions between one software format to another has elements that don't transfer 100% and I'm just in rough draft stages so cost is a medium issue. So I will give you my target idea and hopeful what you forge will be awesome enough to go straight to print.
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The primary goal is to have a "cad" file that I can use to establish my "brand logo"... having the design stuck in virtual e-world is hard to guess the onscreen image color versus the color of the actual in hand product.
Color:
I'm aiming for the black glossy base color (onyx-type feel), with a red/dark red inner background, trimmed in gunmetal/silver and the VP logo to be in a gold tint. In designing it, I felt drawn to the Iron Man type feel. So the target idea is something that feels like it's about to transform into something else, if that makes any sense.
Size: my target size would be roughly compact disc sized.
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So if you wish to take on this project then I'm sure we can make the needed arrangements for compensation for your efforts.
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| Re: We (I) need badges... and no stinking badges... [message #64245 is a reply to message #63821 ] Sat, 16 March 2013 09:28 UTC |
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Please feel free to use.
jacantdesign@gmail.com
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| Re: We (I) need badges... and no stinking badges... [message #64253 is a reply to message #63821 ] Sat, 16 March 2013 13:22 UTC |
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I'm juggling this file through the apps, but the color doesn't go with it... is there a setting I'm missing?
[Updated on: Sat, 16 March 2013 16:41 UTC]
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| Re: We (I) need badges... and no stinking badges... [message #64259 is a reply to message #63821 ] Sat, 16 March 2013 17:30 UTC |
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Unfortunately, NetFabb doesn't do colour, it is basically for model integrity checking. (Colour models are viewable though)
And the STL file format doesn't support colour either 
So, what I did was to open JACANT's file in Sketchup, exported it as a DAE,
opened the DAE in MeshLab - the colour info was not on the model -
exported the model from MeshLab as an STL, imported the STL into Accutrans3D,
exported that as IOB, coloured the faces in Imagine (using the colour data in the Sketchup model),
saved, imported back into Accutrans, rescaled to 3mm thick and saved as a VRML 
http://shpws.me/nuFS 
Paul
[Updated on: Sat, 16 March 2013 17:31 UTC]
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| Re: We (I) need badges... and no stinking badges... [message #64261 is a reply to message #64259 ] Sat, 16 March 2013 18:10 UTC |
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Thanks for that Paul and thanks for the compliment UniverseBecoming.
One day I will try to figure out VRML.
[Updated on: Sat, 16 March 2013 18:14 UTC]
jacantdesign@gmail.com
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| Re: We (I) need badges... and no stinking badges... [message #64265 is a reply to message #64262 ] Sat, 16 March 2013 19:43 UTC |
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I noticed, it looks good.
I scaled it down uniformly to fit a 120mm inscribed circle. 'CD size'
jacantdesign@gmail.com
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| Re: We (I) need badges... and no stinking badges... [message #64270 is a reply to message #64265 ] Sat, 16 March 2013 21:58 UTC |
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Wow amazing.... such software mazes are mind boggling. Thanks to all of you for grinding on this for me, 
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| Re: We (I) need badges... and no stinking badges... [message #64701 is a reply to message #64270 ] Sat, 23 March 2013 05:20 UTC |
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What is the production time usually on a model? Was my model too big?
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| Re: We (I) need badges... and no stinking badges... [message #64705 is a reply to message #64701 ] Sat, 23 March 2013 11:19 UTC |
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According to the Materials Page, Full Color Sandstone will ship in 8 business days.
120mm is a very reasonable size.
This model is 100mm, and the prints turned out VERY nice.
Patience, Persistance, Politeness - the 3Ps will help us get us to Perfect Printed Products
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| Re: We (I) need badges... and no stinking badges... [message #65352 is a reply to message #64705 ] Tue, 02 April 2013 14:53 UTC |
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Just received my model yesterday. Everything looks great except the text of the model didn't come out clear. I was aiming for a 3D raised text look and it's too small to print the letters clearly.. How do I make my model larger(without getting too expensive) and modular? I don't mind if some assembly is required.
I am trying for something the size of a CD about 5" x 5", this model came out small, looking at the file I submitted, I don't know how to submit a resized model (WRL file).
[Updated on: Tue, 02 April 2013 15:19 UTC]
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