Before you can star listening to me, on my recomendations, rants and etc, I need to explain to you why my voice matters. Even though I am not very active as before on this space, I started handling 3D printers at my University, where I got a job as Intern in the FabLAB. When I started, the manager said: "You need to learn to use well at least 3 machines: The Laser cutter, the Vinyl cutter and one another of your choice, we have the printers, the precision CNC router and the big CNC router."
While I was learning the cutters, I also started looking into those machines. (Note: This was in my first semester in University, and I was already a Mechatronic Technician, so, I had some knowledge). All the machines looked so interesting to me because, I already used some for my Technician Conclusion Project. But now I was inside. I started seeing that some people with large Ego where positioning themselves as entitles to one machine. So, when I started looking into the 3D printers, the Fab Gurus treated as a paper printer, and there was no one specialized in it. Not only that, but I started researching on Additive Manufacturing and my eyes glew.
In six months working, I became the whole University reference on AM (Additive Manufacturing), coaching and making parts for the Engineering teams (like formula cars), for the University partners (companies that request us to print parts for them). I started teaching other students and members of the community that wanted to learn from the basics. Then I started offering more extensive courses, with more technical details, specially on materials.
After the 2 years of internship in my University, I got an internship in a startup. Sadly at that time (before COVID), it was not well structured. My job was to research news, stuff in general and make videos about
Online based tools:
Online based tools:
Filibrary by The Next Layer - This tool from the Israeli Youtuber is good to help you understand different types of filaments, how they behave printing, after printing, etc
3d Filament Profile - a huge database for profiles on specifics of materials by brands.
EasyPrint - Prusa took their Slicer, simplified it, putted many profiles from other brands printers, put in the server so would run in your browser. Bam! Browser based slicer, not in your computer? No problem!!
BumpMesh by CNC Kitchen - In the old days I would use the IdeaMaker slicer to insert a texture into the parts. Nowwith this tool from the German Youtuber you can do it on your browser easier.
Prime3D by 3D Revolution - I do not endorse colorful prints (except for education purposes), but if you need to paint the 3D model, this tool makes it easier.
Offline based tools:
Plasticity - I cannot endorsed enough, great CAD for middle ground between Engineering and artistics!!
Meshmixer - I one of the best tools from the past for handling meshes with a easier interface. I will put a link to my proton drive so you can download the EXE, because Autodesk in its wisdom discontinued and integrated into the mash potatoes of the Fusion360. If you need to use on linux, don't worry it works pretty well with wine!
Meshroom - Really hard to learn! But very rewarding. It can help you digitalize the world using photogametry (what I used for).
Meshlab - The best mesh fixing tool you can find! Kinda hard to be proficient.
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Thank you God, my friends and family
