3D Printing with SketchUp
Learn to use SketchUp to create geometry that can be used to create amazing 3D prints. Find out how SketchUp can be used to generate 3D models from scratch or how it can be used to edit or repair existing models to get them ready to export for 3D printing.
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Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Completion Time
5h24m
Language
English
About Book
Who Is This Book For?
If you own or have access to a 3D printer and are tired of downloading and printing other people's 3D models, this book is for you! Learn how to use SketchUp to create your own custom pieces or modify existing files so you can print exactly what you need. Whether you are an architect hoping to print buildings, a designer needing quick physical prototypes, or a hobbyist wanting to print a tchotchke, this book is for you. Readers should have completed some training in fundamentals in SketchUp and be able to create and edit basic geometry.
3D Printing with SketchUp
- About Book
- Who Is This Book For?
- Book Content
Book content
chapters • 5h24m total length
Getting Started with 3D Printing and SketchUp
Setting Up your SketchUp environment for 3D Printing
Importing and Exporting .stl Files
Print-ready Modeling and Scaling for Export
Modeling from Scratch using Native Editing Tools
Modeling using Solid tools
Importing and Modifying Existing 3D Models
Assembling the pieces Post-Printing
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