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02-16-2014, 08:42 AM #1
MeshMixer 3D software? An Feedback?
Does anyone here have any experience using Meshmixer 3D software? Had a question today from a friend and couldn't answer it. He's looking for a solid free 3d modelling software. I heard about Meshmixer before, but couldn't really give him it as a suggestion since I never worked with it. I know it's available for both PC and Mac.
http://www.meshmixer.com/ is the website.
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03-04-2014, 09:37 AM #2
Update here. Meshmixer has updated its software in order to cater more towards 3D Printing enthusiasts. The Meshmixer update includes the following new features:
- Generate an integrated 3D Print Preview with model analysis.
- Automatically “make solid,” converting multiple shells into a single solid.
- Automatically repair or hollow out models to prep it for 3D printing.
- Analysis tool will look at the strength, stability and slicing of any model before you print it
More details on this update here: http://blog.123dapp.com/2014/02/top-...nting-features
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03-05-2014, 05:24 PM #3
I've never used it, but I have heard really good things about it.
Automatically repair or hollow out models to prep it for 3D printing
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07-31-2014, 10:20 PM #4
I'm just starting to experiment with it. If anyone has printed to a Makerfarm I'd like to know your configuration in Meshmixer for that. I like the support system that Meshmixer has. I've only done one test so far and I exported the .stl and used Cura to print it. I'll post some results later.
Bambu P1S/AMS
NVision4D http://nvision4d.com
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08-01-2014, 02:50 AM #5
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I used Mashmixer to create support (much better than the actual Slicer one) but I missed the possibility to edit the support like I want so I changed now to Simplify3D.
The othe funktions I have never tried.
BR
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08-01-2014, 10:56 AM #6
I'll give Simplify3D a look too.
Here is my first test of Meshmixer. I printed it with Cura. I tried to throw it some curve balls and maybe I was a bit aggressive. I used the Max teapot and added some challenges. The model was 3.5" wide so it was almost 1/2 my build area. It's not huge but not tiny either. The support were left at the default 2mm. I think I need to bump that up to 4mm first thing.
My first print it not spectacular. I have alot of retraction settings to address if I want to clean this up. I see that as the problem. With all the tiny support columns, there is a lot of retraction and destringing going on. Also, everytime the head leaves a column and comes back to the shell, you get a blob. So the outer shell is not perfect. In theory, I like the idea but in practice it may be hard to control and get good surfaces.
MeshMixer_Teapot_Test_01.jpgBambu P1S/AMS
NVision4D http://nvision4d.com
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08-01-2014, 01:50 PM #7
Here's my second attempt. It's not perfect at all but it's getting better. I printed this with KissSlicer. I've always gotten the cleanest prints I've ever made with it. I had to adjust the retraction settings alot but this looks much better than the previous test. I also increased the supports from the default 2mm to 4mm. So, in conclusion, it think Meshmixer is an interesting and viable contender in the slicer wars.
MeshMixer_03.jpgBambu P1S/AMS
NVision4D http://nvision4d.com
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08-01-2014, 02:14 PM #8
Did you get a chance to have it fix flawed .STL files? Supposedly, its one click and it can fix most problems.
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08-01-2014, 02:40 PM #9
I do that in Max by using STL Check. Once I have zero errors I write my .stl. So the issues you see are not model related. They are print configuration related. I just need to tweak and test more. But really, all I wanted to do was test Meshmixer. I think it could be a useful tool in the kit.
Bambu P1S/AMS
NVision4D http://nvision4d.com
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08-02-2014, 11:58 PM #10
I dont get it, how Many programa you need to print a piece? From start to end???
Ender 3v2 poor printing quality
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