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How extensible will the 3d files be? Can we convert them to DXF and modify them in AutoCAD now, or will that be added in later? Even if not, people will still
by stephengillie 14y ago
How extensible will the 3d files be? Can we convert them to DXF and modify them in AutoCAD now, or will that be added in later?
Even if not, people will still scan and upload scans of common objects, such as the battery cover to a remote control or controller or wiimote. Someone (Google? Make?) will host the Youtube/Github of 3d image scans, where people will freely upload their scans.
And there are all kinds of other prototyping situations where this could be used -- make a model out of clay or balsa or your favorite malleable material, scan it, then print it from the 3d printer.
Which leads to fast physical prototyping -- 3d-print a model, modify it with hand or power tools (box knife, file, dremel), scan, modify the shape file in AutoCAD, 3d-print, modify by hand, scan, modify in AutoCAD, etc.
- MBCook 14y agoI'd imagine that the software produces STL files. Unfortunately Makerbot only announced this product will exist, they didn't provide any pictures or details yet. The github style site exists, it's called Thingiverse[1]. People post some amazing stuff. Watching Thingiverse was a big part of why I bought my 3D printer. I agree that the ability to make something in a medium you're familiar with and take that as a base for 3D modeling seems great. I think some people have tried that using the 3D capture programs that use a series of photographs, but this would certainly work better. 1. http://www.thingiverse.com http://www.thingiverse.com