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03-25-2023, 08:28 AMNow that I'm awake, I used Fusion 360 to import both meshes, used Mesh/Modify/Combine and created the attached file. It passes Meshmixer's Inspector....3 replies | 319 view(s)
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03-24-2023, 07:34 PMOkay, that was WRONG. You're asking for the difference and I did a combine. Sheesh. I'll get back on it in the morning.3 replies | 319 view(s)
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03-24-2023, 07:33 PMI selected the Queen component, then performed a plane cut and aligned the cutting plane to the monolith. On execution, I selected both components...3 replies | 319 view(s)
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03-22-2023, 09:53 AMfred_dot_u replied to a thread Trying to make letters of the Alphabet in General 3D Printing DiscussionRather than firing up F360 again, I loaded the full STL into Meshmixer and did a "separate shells" then exported each letter to its own file,...5 replies | 629 view(s)
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03-22-2023, 09:16 AMfred_dot_u replied to a thread Trying to make letters of the Alphabet in General 3D Printing DiscussionI confirmed that I have Microgramma D Bold Extended typeface installed in my computer. I then started Fusion 360 and started a new sketch on the x/y...5 replies | 629 view(s)
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03-17-2023, 10:02 AMMontana chalk spray (and others) are on Amazon with various colors from which to choose. White is the most common selection, for best reflectivity....4 replies | 595 view(s)
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03-17-2023, 03:53 AMTGFT, (may I call you TGFT?), without a clear analysis of the failure mode, one can only make a guess. The photos of the character exhibit specular...4 replies | 595 view(s)
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03-17-2023, 03:52 AMWithout a clear analysis of the failure mode, one can only make a guess. The photos of the character exhibit specular reflections. The bright dots on...4 replies | 595 view(s)
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03-16-2023, 12:31 PMfred_dot_u replied to a thread Please help. I don't understand what I am doing wrong in Tips, Tricks and Tech HelpFirst point, one hundred percent infill isn't going to make the part stronger than a lower value. One can have as low as 20 to 25 percent infill and...2 replies | 961 view(s)
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03-01-2023, 03:20 AMfred_dot_u replied to a thread Newbie who needs guidance how to print cassette player gears and idlers in 3D Printers (Hardware)yes, the printer will work only with g-code. What Cura does is convert a 3D model from OBJ or STL or 3MF to g-code, which you transfer to the...42 replies | 5255 view(s)
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02-28-2023, 12:18 PMfred_dot_u replied to a thread Newbie who needs guidance how to print cassette player gears and idlers in 3D Printers (Hardware)You'll probably find that it's more effective to copy the sliced file (g-code) to the memory card and print from that. When you use USB, you're tying...42 replies | 5255 view(s)
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02-28-2023, 09:59 AMfred_dot_u replied to a thread Newbie who needs guidance how to print cassette player gears and idlers in 3D Printers (Hardware)I've been contending with some personal issues and have mostly lost track of the three project assistance projects in which I'm involved. This means...42 replies | 5255 view(s)
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02-26-2023, 04:36 PMfred_dot_u replied to a thread Where to hire someone for my simple 3D design and print project? in General 3D Printing DiscussionThis forum is a good place to start. I'd be willing to take on the project if you can provide additional information, either in a private message or...1 replies | 838 view(s)
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02-26-2023, 03:46 PMfred_dot_u replied to a thread Newbie who needs guidance how to print cassette player gears and idlers in 3D Printers (Hardware)If you have Cura with your printer, it will work, but find out if you can get a printer profile for PrusaSlicer to match your printer. What...42 replies | 5255 view(s)
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02-26-2023, 12:14 PMfred_dot_u replied to a thread Newbie who needs guidance how to print cassette player gears and idlers in 3D Printers (Hardware)Yeah, I figured that they would be too small to measure, but not too small to calculate. If you can provide an accurate outside diameter and a tooth...42 replies | 5255 view(s)
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02-26-2023, 05:02 AMfred_dot_u replied to a thread Newbie who needs guidance how to print cassette player gears and idlers in 3D Printers (Hardware)Just for the experience, tell me the diameter of the gear in the photo and the number of ridges and if possible the depth of the grooves between the...42 replies | 5255 view(s)
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Trying to make letters of the...
03-22-2023, 09:57 AM in General 3D Printing Discussion