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Blender 3D Printing by Example

By : Vicky Somma
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Book Image

Blender 3D Printing by Example

5 (1)
By: Vicky Somma

Overview of this book

Blender is an open-source modeling and animation program popular in the 3D printing community. 3D printing brings along different considerations than animation and virtual reality. This book walks you through four projects to learn using Blender for 3D Printing, giving you information that you need to know to create high-quality 3D printed objects. The book starts with two jewelry projects-- a pendant of a silhouette and a bracelet with custom text. We then explore architectural modeling as you learn to makes a figurine from photos of a home. The final project, a human hand, illustrates how Blender can be used for organic models and how colors can be added to the design. You will learn modeling for 3D printing with the help of these projects. Whether you plan to print at-home or use a service bureau, you’ll start by understanding design requirements. The book begins with simple projects to get you started with 3D modeling basics and the tools available in Blender. As the book progresses, you’ll get exposed to more robust mesh modeling techniques, modifiers, and Blender shortcuts. By the time you reach your final project, you’ll be ready for organic modeling and learning how to add colors. In the final section, you’ll learn how to check for and correct common modeling issues to ensure the 3D printer can make your idea a reality!
Table of Contents (16 chapters)

Placing the hole and preserving wall thicknesses

The new small cylinder is centered within its larger predecessor. For aesthetics, and to make sure we have more space for our custom text, we'll want to move that new cylinder along the X axis and place it closer to the edge of our piece. For the most part, you can go with what looks good to the eye. The only stipulation is you will want to make sure you meet the minimum wall thickness of your printing process.

For Service Bureau Printing, I would consider leaving at least 1mm. For at-home printing, I would be more comfortable with 2mm:

You will want to keep minimum wall thickness in mind when positioning the new cylinder

Positioning with subtraction

We can determine the...