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NB: I have already commented on that post a couple of days earlier, I just had a new question - it's about the new flexi-material.]]> peterhguk 2012-01-23T15:56:56-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=42604&th=7942#msg_42604
When did this happens, and what's your browser and computer info?

]]> ana 2012-01-23T22:27:49-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=42617&th=7942#msg_42617
I'm running Chrome on Windows Vista Home Premium SP2.]]> peterhguk 2012-01-23T23:58:51-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=42662&th=7942#msg_42662
Sorry, just kidding...


Welcome to Shapeways!

Hope your problem wil be solved quickly...]]> Magic 2012-01-24T18:48:43-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=42674&th=7942#msg_42674

My question was to do with the new "squishy" material. Here is my question!

I asked a question about making a suction cup on the YouTube post, and got a reply saying this material was airtight, but you mentioned here that the surface is slightly rough.

It would be great (for me!) if you could design and print a suction cup and report back on adhesion to a smooth surface. Or, if there's a problem, some ideas on a workaround or further development.
]]> peterhguk 2012-01-24T21:58:46-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=42681&th=7942#msg_42681
However, I just submitted the first sample batch for testing, so you'll have to wait a few more weeks before we send in the second batch. If you're still interested, shoot me the sample file.

Thanks!]]> nancyliang 2012-01-24T23:38:14-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=42682&th=7942#msg_42682
In the meantime, I created an item for this in Uservoice. You may want to sign up and vote on this issue to help get it handled by our dev team.

http://feedback.shapeways.com/forums/111989-shapeways-feedba ck/filters/new

Thanks


]]> ana 2012-01-24T23:40:01-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=42687&th=7942#msg_42687
Well, I've already had a look at Sketchup, so now I'll have to download the software and maybe get the STL-export upgrade.

And then see how it goes! Good thing I have a few weeks...
]]> peterhguk 2012-01-25T00:37:31-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=42940&th=7942#msg_42940 minimaker 2012-01-27T23:52:26-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=42945&th=7942#msg_42945 ]]> peterhguk 2012-01-28T00:28:23-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=43002&th=7942#msg_43002
By the way, for the design of the suction cup you can also consider https://www.123dapp.com/. I find it easier for more mechanical parts.]]> minimaker 2012-01-28T23:06:36-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=43007&th=7942#msg_43007

Paul]]> stop4stuff 2012-01-29T00:24:44-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=43033&th=7942#msg_43033
I'm using a free plugin to Google SketchUp. It's definitely not an ASCII file. Fast work though ]]> peterhguk 2012-01-29T14:12:17-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=43034&th=7942#msg_43034 ]]> peterhguk 2012-01-29T14:15:25-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=43035&th=7942#msg_43035 NetFabb Basic (free) for viewing, scaling, etc - NetFabb is also an invaluable tool for checking measuring and repairing meshes.

Paul]]> stop4stuff 2012-01-29T14:19:58-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=43045&th=7942#msg_43045
The various wire-frame views look as they should and NetFabb reports no errors. Here are the expected dimensions:

Cup diam: 3cm (er, if I remember)
Cup depth: 3mm

...that's what I set in SketchUp, of course you should double-check! Plus there's a handle on the top. I hope it's acceptable to you, please let me know
]]> peterhguk 2012-01-29T17:49:45-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=43069&th=7942#msg_43069 peterhguk 2012-01-29T23:00:18-00:00