http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php Shapeways: Bring your creativity to life in 3D http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68376&th=14349#msg_68376 http://www.shapeways.com/model/187765/d32-sphere-dice.html

As it says in the description, the walls are only 1.5mm thick, but it is full of support material to keep it heavy. Could a similar approach be used on my design?

As for the fact that the numbers do not line up with the faces, that is actually intentional. Once the die has stopped rolling, a single number will be facing directly up, even though it may not be flat. This one works quite well: http://www.shapeways.com/model/250377/d15-sphere-dice.html

I'm very curious to see if this new Thingiverse model works just as well and rolls just as fairly ]]> td3379 2013-05-20T19:33:01-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68347&th=14349#msg_68347 Quote:
... you might also want to hollow out the model and create a very small escape hole to fool the software, you should advise the service team of your intentional trapping of the material, i don't know if it will still be allowed though.


I believe this is allowed with FD/FUD but not other materials.
]]> AmLachDesigns 2013-05-20T12:10:01-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68345&th=14349#msg_68345
peace
Marco]]> HenryAlfredo 2013-05-20T10:56:40-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68341&th=14349#msg_68341 Quote:
I guess this is more a technical issue, how much distance do I need to keep from the different parts of a model so they won't fuse together when 3D printed?


In theory you are correct. But what do we call a hollow object that's full of the same stuff as the shell is made of? Solid.

In practice if you upload a hollow shell with no holes then the SW software will treat your object as solid.

Wrt your specific model you could make many holes and make them a feature. I also note that in the render the numbers do not line up with the faces - is this not a problem? Also, how do you read the number that the die is showing?]]> AmLachDesigns 2013-05-20T07:43:02-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68336&th=14353#msg_68336
http://www.shapeways.com/model/860231/100mm-woven-cup-2-test .html
http://www.shapeways.com/model/742354/iphone-5-quot-sweater- quot-case.html

Thanks! - if its done well i am willing to PAY for your effort!

]]> FranciscoHo 2013-05-20T03:52:57-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68335&th=14352#msg_68335
http://www.shapeways.com/model/860231/100mm-woven-cup-2-test .html
http://www.shapeways.com/model/742354/iphone-5-quot-sweater- quot-case.html

Thanks! - if its done well i am willing to PAY for your effort!

]]> FranciscoHo 2013-05-20T03:51:40-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68332&th=14349#msg_68332 td3379 2013-05-19T23:05:00-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68331&th=14349#msg_68331 Keymaker 2013-05-19T22:59:39-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68328&th=14349#msg_68328 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:58408
It's wonderfully customizable, allegedly allowing anyone to tweak it to design any sided-die they wish!
Only problem is, the model is solid, and as I discovered when I uploaded my model to Shapeways, it'd cost over $30 in alumide.

Can anyone hollow it out? I assume this would be a simple process? I wouldn't even know where to begin.

Anyway, here's my D37 (37-sided die) model: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:83281

And here's a rendering of it:


I'd love a hollowed STL file of my file. (After that, I'd be more than happy to upload it to my "store" with no price markup, since I can't take credit for creating the base model).

37 seemed like a wonderful random prime number to test it out... I'm curious to discover how it rolls!]]> td3379 2013-05-19T19:02:35-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68311&th=14310#msg_68311 ForgottenPrime 2013-05-19T05:36:47-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68308&th=14344#msg_68308
thanks for the quick reply and for the files. I took a look at it in netfabb and it looks fine.
Great work!!

I do realize that the file is too big to print currently. I'll rescale it.

I have 2 other files but I am going to try to get this one (rescaled) printed out first.

Thanks for helping me out.

kind regards

Michel Claes
ARMI]]> lannesbe 2013-05-18T21:33:04-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68306&th=14344#msg_68306 There are issues with the minimum wall thickness.
Some of them can be increased as in the 0.51mm to 2.71mm wall.
I think this model will be rejected.
]]> JACANT 2013-05-18T19:50:40-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68305&th=14344#msg_68305 Took me a bit longer, because the end of the Barrel is only 0.47 mm thick. So I deleted the inside, then closed the holes at each end to make it solid.]]> JACANT 2013-05-18T19:29:08-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68292&th=14344#msg_68292 The turret is very large and thick.. it's going to cost $$ to print.
I'm also not sure that I got only the section of the barrel that you're interested in.

But again.. very easy in Netfabb. use the "Select Shells" operator and it's easy.]]> stonysmith 2013-05-18T13:56:18-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68288&th=14327#msg_68288 kennygee_66 2013-05-18T13:00:45-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68287&th=14327#msg_68287




Ken]]> kennygee_66 2013-05-18T12:57:23-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68286&th=14344#msg_68286
I am looking for someons who can repair the attached STL file so that it can be printed on a 3D printer.

In addition to repairing the file 2 other things would need to be done:

1. Seperating the file into 2 files. 1 file containing the barrel and the other file containing the turret.

2. Remove all the track links from both sides of the turret.

FYI: I've received estimates from 2 different sources, telling me that it would take about 1 hour to 1,5 hours maximum for an experienced designer to carry out the work. The company that gave me the quote cannot do the repair because their company policy does not allow them to work on weapons or military vehicles. So basically I am looking for a fee between 20 € - to 30 €.

This is the first of a set of files I plan to get repaired. Possibly more in the future if the parts print out nicely.

Who would be able to do this form me?

kind regards

Michel Claes
ARMI

PS. I've tried to use netfabb but wthout success]]> lannesbe 2013-05-18T12:44:20-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68266&th=14329#msg_68266 contact@designanything3d.com with your idea and we will get you a quote.

We look forward to creating this for you

Josh
designanything3d.com]]> designanything3d 2013-05-17T17:54:59-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68265&th=14329#msg_68265 V1c3r0y 2013-05-17T17:52:48-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68263&th=14329#msg_68263 wassymj89@gmail.com]]> gafsadesign 2013-05-17T17:38:17-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68227&th=14329#msg_68227
I'm happy to discuss with you what sounds to be a very exciting project. please email to me at guido.salimbeni@gmail.com

Kind regards

Guido Salimbeni]]> guidosalimbeni 2013-05-17T12:57:45-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68226&th=14330#msg_68226
Our company is looking for a 3D Designer with any experience. We will be presenting an award in July with our top Client. It will be a simple award with 2 logos on a base. Our team would like to speak in more detail about this great opportunity!]]> abuehler 2013-05-17T12:53:27-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68224&th=14329#msg_68224
Our company is looking for a 3D Designer with any experience. We will be presenting an award in July with our top Client. It will be a simple award with 2 logos on a base. Our team would like to speak in more detail about this great opportunity!]]> abuehler 2013-05-17T12:49:06-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68212&th=14327#msg_68212
I can help you out with the propellors.

Something similar (wind turbine blade) I created a while back.
GOE222 50x375mm with twist - http://shpws.me/nQpJ

I'll send you a PM.

Cheers,
Paul
]]> stop4stuff 2013-05-17T06:25:13-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68211&th=14327#msg_68211



Ken Guerrero



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