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Just got a 3D printer and was curious what the best practice was for generating objects in code and then outputting to a printer. Thanks for sharing!
by alexpotato 10mo ago
Just got a 3D printer and was curious what the best practice was for generating objects in code and then outputting to a printer.
Thanks for sharing!
- dgroshev 10mo agoAnother, arguably even more powerful, alternative is Rhino + Grasshopper. Grasshopper is often used for generative designs, but can include arbitrary Python nodes and can even be used for "parametrically" designed functional parts. Grasshopper can also output gcode directly [1], enabling pretty wild things like [2]. [1]: https://interactivetextbooks.tudelft.nl/rhino-grasshopper/Grasshopper_Rhino_course/2_Knowledge_base/Digital_fabrication/3D_Printing/%21index.html https://interactivetextbooks.tudelft.nl/rhino-grasshopper/Gr... [2]: https://www.instagram.com/medium_things/ https://www.instagram.com/medium_things/