Unanswered Questions
25 questions with no upvoted or accepted answers
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Interlocking and joints for 3D printed structure, tips&types
I'm a student and I need to 3D print a structure for a research. I know nothing about mechanic parts, joints and interlocking so I hope someone could help.
The diameter of the whole structure is ...
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Print copy of real life object, starting with .mpo file or files
I want to make a 3D printed copy of a real object. I have access to a Nintendo 3DS which is capable of making 3D .mpo files. Is there a straight-forward method to convert these into a 3D printable ...
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Surface gaps in 3D print
The print needs to be 1 layer thick as it is a plane part. Even with supports, layer gaps like in image appear. It would be nice to have supports for it but the software is treating the object as if ...
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How to 3D view an OBJ or STL object given its URL?
I have OBJ and STL files generated by reality capture software and stored on a website.
I'd like to send our users web links that will take them to a 3D object web viewer loaded with the corresponding ...
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Prusa MK3S Nylon&ABS print failures
I'm using Prusa i3 MK3S and every time I want to create a durable, impact resistant part, I use ABS/Nylon. The problem is, however, that when I print something small (of less than 1 cm width for ...
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CR10S Pro Pausing the print at a certain layer height
Im printing on a CR10S Pro and I can't find a way to pause the print at a certain height, to insert magnets into my print. Is there a way I can do this?
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Mesh modeling - remove parts of a mesh using a uv map
Any idea which software they use to get the honeycomb pattern?
I just read a nice article about the “Design of a Patient Specific, 3D printed Arm Cast”. (https://knepublishing.com/index.php/KnE-...
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How thick should I make my walls for stable 3D printing on an Elegoo Saturn?
If I'm printing buildings that are about 2-3 inches high as scenery on my Elegoo Saturn, how thick should I make the walls? We're talking square boxy-type buildings with basic surface details.
I don't ...
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Emboss STL from SVG
I'm new to Fusion 360 (have basic experience with modeling software) and really struggling with what I thought would be a simple task.
I'm trying to remix this STL to emboss it with this SVG.
Steps I'...
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How to find the weakest point of a model?
I would like to use some kind of simulation software to test my model and find the weakest points for example when pressed or stretches from different angles or positions. Under different loads or ...
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Why Cura refuse to slice this object?
I downloaded this SpaceNavErgoStand_for Space Navigator NB USB from Thingiverse. But Cura 5.3.1 refuses to slice it:
I'm aware I can file a bug report, but before I'm kindly asking here if there is ...
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How can I create a geometrical texture on a section of an STL file?
I have an already existing STL file of a car headlight but I want to add a specific raised geometrical texture, not just a PNG image but an actual texture that can be felt when it is 3-D printed. ...
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Can Fusion 360 optimize topology using only struts and triangles?
I want to make a light titanium part which will be very visible and 3D printed. Can I force Fusion to use only struts like this?
I realize it will limit the performance but in this application ...
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How can I fill in the gap in this model without this tessellation/deformation occurring?
To start off my apologies if this question seems somewhat unclear. For context I am attaching the images of the model and the modified version in TinkerCAD. My issue is that I cannot fill in the gap ...
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How do you adjust for elevation and layers not sticking together?
My printer was working fine two weeks ago, I traveled cross country with it (making sure it was secure while moving) to a place of significantly lower elevation. Nothing has printed well since I got ...
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