On 3 November 2013 10:57, Mirco Piccin <pic...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi > >> I would like to start a topic on 3d printers. Does anyone here have >> experience in using such printers with debian/linux? > > here i am :) > >> What brand would you recommend? >> How about kits? > > i'm using an opensource 3d printer (RepRap project), specifically a Prusa i2. > It arrived as a kit. > Low price and good results. > Take a "tour" on the project wiki: > www.reprap.org > (there's also a forum) > >> What software is there available in debian repositories to create 3D >> projects that can be directly printed? > > if you are a programmer, use OpenSCAD. > Or you can use Blender. > (both opensource), > > Then you need to export your object in STL format. > Then you need to use Slic3r (that is an italian opensource slicing sw) > http://slic3r.org/ > to generate gcode from this STL. > At this point you need a 3d printer :) > >> Thanks any input. > > regards > Mirco >
Hi Mirco, Very nice tip. Thanks! I'm looking forward to build one. From the link you gave, I see there is some models to build: http://reprap.org/wiki/Build_A_RepRap [1] Prusa Mendel Full-sized RepRap, Focused On Low Cost and Ease of Sourcing [2] MendelMax Full-sized RepRap Focused on Structural Rigidity and Ease of Assembly [3] Wallace Smaller RepRap designed to reduce part count and minimize complexity of build [4] Original Mendel The first Mendel design: fully functional, but more complicated than later variants [5] RepRapPro Huxley Smaller RepRap design to reduce part count and give portability. [6] RepRapPro Tricolour Mendel RepRap design that gives multi-material/multi-colour 3D printing. And the "Legacy RepRap 3D Printers. " These designs have been replaced by more recent ones (so build them at your own risk).If you are new to RepRap, you should probably start with Prusa Mendel (if you want a big build volume) or Huxley (if you want a small machine). [6] Original Huxley The Original Mini RepRap [7] Darwin The first RepRap ------- Very good options! What is the model you have? Did you find it difficult to assembly or find the required pieces? Thanks! Beco. -- Dr Beco A.I. researcher "For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them" (Aristotle) -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/CALuYw2zJvQ8bi3wW289H1SR99YC4BDqMzPRJAZO3OVPi3-C==a...@mail.gmail.com
