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Ask HN: As a programmer, would you want a 3D Printable Modeling for programmers?
Lately, with the advent of 3D printing, I get lots of questions about how to make the 3D models for 3D printers. Coming from a programming background, this can seem overwhelming.
As a programmer or an engineer, would you like to read a primer to learn how to make 3D models using programming-based modeling CAD like OpenSCAD? Or would you find it easier to learn how to use an interactive CAD, like Blender, TinkerCAD, or Sketchup?
- deadfall 13y agoI was overwhelmed when I first started. I took a class in High School about CAD and 3D modelling but forgot most of it. I used Sketchup to mess around. I had a project I wanted to build and learn on my own. I just found it a little too time consuming. I followed some Sketchup video tutorials that help learning how to switch tools quickly and talks about the tools that are best for certain shapes. From what I have noticed 3D modelling is a lot of trial and error.