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  • Reducing Polygon Count Tips and Tricks
    Show and tell
    Aug 7, '18

    Reducing polycount on your designs We’ve all been there, we had a model that needed some nice smooth curves or very fine detail so we’ve upped the amount of poly’s in the model by running the smooth modifier once or twice, or maybe 10 times. Doing this can result in a 3D model with a filesize of h…
  • Get your Ultimaker Test Prints
    3D Printers
    Aug 7, '18

    If you’re thinking about buying a 3D printer but you’re not quite sure which one you should pick, as sample can really help out a great deal. We’ve just launched a dedicated page for getting sample prints practically free. Let us know how you like your sample prints! [Get-a-sample-3D-Print.jpg]
  • Marvin Lamp
    Show and tell
    Aug 7, '18

    I’m kind of Marvin crazy. I wanted to share a Marvin lamp I came up with. I printed it on my Lulzbot TAZ 5…I wanted quality, so it took 40 hours! Tell me what you think. I’m thinking of making some out of porcelain if anyone wants one. Very glowy and cool. [1479241736644.jpeg] http://www.marvinat…
  • Feedback request for upcoming FDM Quality Guidelines
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    Aug 7, '18

    Hi everyone! Misaligned expectations between a Hub and their customer is one of the biggest pain points for FDM 3D printing. In order to set the expectations of customers, standardized quality expectations need to be set and communicated upfront. With the help of some of our most active users we’ve…
  • The 2017 3D Printer Guide is Out!
    3D Printers
    Aug 7, '18

    [3d_printer_guide_2017_banner2x.jpg.jpg] Hello fellow Hubs, Another year, an even bigger guide. This year 8,624 reviews, 915 hours of writing, 4,982 years of experience and 1.14 million 3D prints led to the 2017 3D Printer Guide. A big thank you is in order to all of you that helped make the guid…
  • LokBuild, we just launched on Kickstarter
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    Aug 7, '18

    Hello all, As a member of the 3D Hubs community I thought I would share our most recent project with you as some of you might find it useful. I have been using LokBuild in prototype form for my Hub prints for a few months now and it has some great advantages over other solutions. One of the bigge…
  • The CAP (Computer Aided Pets) Project
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    Aug 7, '18

    Greetings! My name is Jim Song and I am a part of a group called The CAP Project. We are a group of passionate volunteers who use the power of 3D Printing to help pets and animals who are in need. Think of us as being similar to E-Nable, only for pets instead. We have just launched our site and are…
  • 3D Printed and Painted Kayle the Judicator
    3D Printers
    Aug 7, '18

    Kayle 3D model, printed in PLA material on Ultimaker 2 3D printer. It is painted with acrylic paint, using brush painting technique. [23.png] [24.png] [25.png] [26.png] [28.png] [27.png] [29.png] [31.png] [Painted Kayle 3D model.png] [2_13.png] [11_2.png]
  • Newbie to Professional
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    Aug 7, '18

    From Newbie to Professional in just about 8 months! I couldn’t be happier, just crossed the 100 orders border :-). Thanks for this awesome community 3DHubs! On what time period did you guys managed to get to Professional? I’m curious :smiley: Greetings from Belgium, Christophe
  • Z-Banding on Ultimaker Systems
    3D Printers
    Aug 7, '18

    [IMG_9971.JPG] Hello Hubbers, Just want to share something that helped me this morning. Referring to the picture of Marvins above, the first one was when I noticed the line right in the middle of the ear area. It was pretty consistent and appeared on other parts at the same height as well. That’s…
  • My Ultimaker 2 Go acted really weirdly in perhaps concerning way
    3D Printers
    Aug 7, '18

    I had some Z-arteifacts on my Ultimaker so I decided to clean my Z-screw. You know, strip the grease and reapply. This process requires unplugging the Z-motor and removing it along with the screw. I did that, cleaned the screw and put it back in. When I switched it on, I think I saw a small spark u…
  • Advice on a 3D printer for manufacturing limbs
    3D Printers
    Aug 7, '18

    Hi, I’m new to 3D printing and am a volunteer in an amputee charity in Bolivia. We currently have had an Evolution 2nd Gen 3Dstuffmaker bought for our clinic with the aim to be able to make prosthetic hands for low income amputees in Bolivia. However…this printer is not really functioning as well as…
  • Why 3D Printing is the ultimate prototyping tool
    3D Printing
    Aug 7, '18

    Last week I asked you to list some good visual prototyping questions and received some insightful responses. I’d like to expand a bit upon that thread and figure out what the common research questions are for four prototyping stages: Proof of principle prototypes: To test technical aspects of the p…
  • Unable to upload Hub's Header Picture
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    Aug 7, '18

    Hi everyone! I’m new on 3d hubs platform. In order to complete my hub profile, i’m trying to upload a header picture. Indipendently from size or picture dimension that i trying to upload, the system reply with the same message every time: Picture is too small. I’ve tryed to find some solution on…
  • Additive Manufacturing Infographic
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    Aug 7, '18

    Hello fellow Hubs, Ever been lost in the midst of all the different 3D printing technologies? Well, I have. A lot. To help add clarity to it all, we’ve done some research and created an overview of the most widely used 3D printing technologies to serve as a useful guide. Additive-Manufacturing-In…
  • RZR MKR™ Competition Winners Announced
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    Aug 7, '18

    The RZR MKR™ competition has been awesome and we’ve seen some amazing 3D printed razor handles created by people all over the country. We’re delighted to announce the winning designs that will be on display in the RZR MKR™ shop in BOXPARK, Shoreditch the 9th – 14th of August. We hope you and your fr…
  • Newbie Filament Questions
    Materials
    Aug 7, '18

    Hi, Just purchased a Monoprice mini 3D and I have some questions: 1. Can I use any filament? 2. What is the differance in the 1.75 and 3 (besides the obvious)? 3. What are the differences in the materials used? Any other tips are much appreciated. Thanks!
  • BioNick Needs Your Help!
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    Aug 7, '18

    Hello everyone! I am part of a group called BioNick. We have been working hard creating a myoelectric prosthesis for $100. We have finally done it and now have launched an Indiegogo campaign to help us raise enough costs to create as many as possible for the people of India. We are currently strugg…
  • 3D printing stepper control, Temperature measurement and control without RAMPS.
    3D Printing
    Aug 7, '18

    Hi, I’ve been building a 3d printer for sometime now, and I’m ONLY using an arduino mega and repetier host. What I want to try is to control my 3d printer the way a ramps board would and creating similar ways of controlling the appliances (since i already have them all) the way the ramps board woul…
  • What are Ramps pins on my arduino mega pins
    3D Printing
    Aug 7, '18

    Hi, I’ve been working on a 3d printer and i’ve come to the last step, which is wiring it all up. the 3d printer I’m making is ONLY with the arduino mega. No ramps. If I need to get ramps later , I will, but for now, can someone please help me understand which of the ramps pin goes with which ardui…
  • Manufacturing, decentralised
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    Aug 7, '18

    Announcing a $7M Series B investment to accelerate a future of decentralized manufacturing Three years ago we started 3D Hubs and wrote our manifesto for achieving a distributed manufacturing future by connecting 3D printers from around the world into one online platform. Thanks to overwhelming su…
  • How to create an object to wrap around another?
    Cad software
    Aug 7, '18

    Hi, I am trying to think how in SolidWorks, I would create an object to “wrap around” another. Let’s make a concrete example to explain what I’m saying. If I have to draw a phone will there be a quick way to use SolidWorks in order to automatically construct the case? The object in question is n…
  • [Solved] UM2Go Unheated Build Surfaces
    3D Printers
    Aug 7, '18

    Edit: Here are some pictures of the UM2Go printing Colorfabb XT-CF20 after upgrading to the Olson Block with a 0.5 mm hardened steel nozzle with heated build plate and 40W nozzle heater. Tinkergnome’s firmware which runs the heated bed is not a compromise but actually an upgrade. Highly recommended. …
  • GIANT 4 metre long 3d printed Titanic
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    Aug 7, '18

    Hi all. This is my 1/72nd Titanic that I am working on. Just like my Armidale Patrol Boat, she will be fully remote controlled with two working 3d printed steam tugs to help her 140kg concrete ballast around. Currently finished the big parts, shes fully functional, and ready for detailing. Hope to l…
  • The 3D Hubs Student Ambassador Program
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    Aug 7, '18

    Hey guys, My name is Kiera and I am so glad to announce I’m going to be working with many of you guys hand by hand! I’m going to collaborate with a huge part of this community on 3D Hubs educational programs to boost the awareness and knowledge of 3D printing in schools. [200.gif] So what does 3D…
  • Exporting an STL file in Solidworks
    Cad software
    Aug 7, '18

    Hi guys, I just finished my model in SolidWorks but when I upload it to the website, the size is way off! I think it might have to do with the settings I used in exporting the file. I basically used these steps: File > Save As STL > Options Resolution > Fine Save I must be missing something but…
  • How to get activated and listed ?
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    Aug 7, '18

    I’ve already submitted Marvin sample and the order shows Completed as well. Been waiting for a Review that was promised about 2 weeks ago. When I tried searching at my location, I dont see myself listed at all. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
  • CNC vs 3D printing molding
    3D Printing
    Aug 7, '18

    Hi, I’m working on a prototype for a power supply connector, for which I need to make a mold. Right now I’m looking at the most cost effective way to produce it, so I’m currently debating whether to go for a CNC or 3D printed mold. Did anyone have any experience with this in the past, and if so what…
  • 3D printed and Painted Kratos
    Show and tell
    Aug 7, '18

    This figurine has been printed on Ultimaker2 and painted in acrylic paint. The figurine stands 111.5mm wide, 160mm tall, and 130mm deep. [God-of-war-kratos-3d-print-model-gambody.png] [21.png] [22.png] [God of war Kratos 3d printed and painted model.png] [God of war painted 3d figurine.png] [Krato…
  • Printing an intake for my car
    Materials
    Aug 7, '18

    I been playing with the idea of making a 3d printed intake for my car. So far I finished with the design and printed a test fit piece in PLA. Now is time to pick a material that can take the under hood temperatures. Under hood temperature under heavy load will be around 210-220F. What do you guys su…