Hi Bill,
> Sounds interesting. Blender3d looks more like an art rendering program
> rather than CAD design.
I'm not so much into it... perhaps...
> Was it hard to use?
It needs some time, but then it was very flexible and good (including
python programming). It's cross-plattform and open sourc
Hi, I did a rapid prototyping of a sundial here at university a year
ago. The software I used was blender3d (and python) and then I
exported it into .stl. If you need any
help/hints/files/sample-pictures, let me know.
thomas
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I want to thank all contributors for their ideas/recommendations. I
have looked a bit into Google Sketch-up, but do not see that it can
export a .stl file for rapid prototyping. At present I am going to try
Alibre, which has a free version which seems powerful enough to do all I
need. The fu
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Assunto: Re: Rapid Prototyping for sundial parts
> Dear Bill,
> I'
rototyping and even for finished products where the customer doesn't insist
on using natural materials.
Hope this helps
Chris
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Bill Gottesman wrote:
>But I now wonder if there is a decent, more affordable program that lets
>hobbyists and small businesses design 3-D models, and allows you to
>export them in a file format suitable for rapid prototyping?
Bill,
I have not used this service but plan to. www.emachineshop.
I am hoping the sundial mailing list may be able to give me suggestions
on affordable software for design and rapid-prototyping. I want to be
able to design and rapid-prototype small sundial models or parts.
I was about take a university course in Solidworks, because for $100 you
can buy a 2 y
