3D Printing Designs: Octopus Pencil Holder. A fast paced guide to designing and printing organic 3D shapes

Joe Larson

This book will cover the very basic but essential techniques you need to model an organic and functional object for 3D printing using Blender. Starting with pen and paper and then moving on to the computer, you will create your first project in Blender, add basic geometric shapes, and use techniques such as extruding and subdividing to transform these shapes into complex meshes. You will learn how modifiers can automatically refine the shape further and combine multiple shapes into a single 3D printable model. By the end of the book, you will have gained enough practical hands-on experience to be able to create a 3D printable object of your choice, which in this case is a 3D print-ready octopus pencil holder.

3D Printing Designs: The Sun Puzzle. Bringing puzzles in 3 dimensions for 3D printing with Blender

Joe Larson

Jigsaw puzzles derive their name from when they were cut from wood sheets using a hand-woodworking tool called a jig saw back in the 1760s. Have you ever wondered how a model idea for a jigsaw puzzle is articulated, and how it was made with these traditional tools? Through this book, you will master the techniques of designing simple to complex puzzles models for 3D printing. We will quickly introduce you to some simple and effective principles of designing 3D printed objects using Blender. Through the course of the book, you'll explore various robust sculpting methods supported by Blender that allow you to edit objects with actions such as bends or curves, similar to drawing or building up a clay structure of different shapes and sizes. Finally, when the model is sculpted, you'll learn some methods to cut the model and carve out multiple pieces of perfectly-fitting edges of different geometries to complete the puzzle.-------------------------------------------Note from CM - [Page count: 60][Price: $9.99 eBook | $19.99 print]

3D Printing. The Complete Guide to Mastering 3D Printing Techniques

Mercury Learning and Information, Stephanie Torta, Jonathan Torta

This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the field of 3D printing, covering its applications in industry, education, and the DIY community. It delves into common 3D printers, materials, and software, guiding you through setting up your own printer and performing essential calibration tasks. Through full-color images, you’ll learn about various printing methods, best practices, and how to finish your projects successfully.The book is divided into three parts: the first part provides a history and evolution of 3D printers, highlighting their industrial and personal use. The second part walks you through setting up a 3D printer, from initial hardware calibration to software functionalities and acquiring 3D objects. You’ll also find step-by-step guides for three different projects.The final part helps you choose the right printer, explains common features, and explores post-market modifications. Understanding 3D printing is crucial as it revolutionizes manufacturing and prototyping processes, enabling creativity and innovation in various fields. This book ensures a smooth journey from a novice to a confident 3D printing enthusiast, equipped with practical skills and knowledge. Companion files with videos, printable objects, and additional lessons enhance your learning experience.

3D Printing with Fusion 360. Design for additive manufacturing, and level up your simulation and print preparation skills

Sualp Ozel

As 3D printing gains traction, the demand for CAD experts in manufacturing grows. If you're a fan of Autodesk Fusion and crave hands-on experience with automated modeling, generative design, and the full potential of additive manufacturing, this book is your guide to elevating your design and 3D printing skills.In this book, you’ll learn how to open CAD or Mesh files in Fusion and expertly repair, edit, and prepare them for 3D printing. You’ll unlock the secrets of effective print preparation, learning about print settings, support structures, and part orientation. This book also highlights Fusion’s diverse preferences designed specifically for additive manufacturing.Subsequent chapters will guide you in choosing the right part orientation and position, as well as creating suitable support structures based on your chosen printing technology. You’ll simulate the printing process to detect and remedy common print failures associated with the metal powder bed fusion process. Finally, you’ll leverage templates and scripts to automate routine tasks around print preparation.By the end of this 3D printing book, you'll be armed with the knowledge and skills necessary to harness the power of Fusion for additive manufacturing, meeting the growing demand with confidence.

3D Printing with RepRap Cookbook. Over 80 fast-paced recipes to help you create and print 3D models

Richard Salinas

3D Printing with SketchUp. Real-world case studies to help you design models in SketchUp for 3D printing on anything ranging from the smallest desktop machines to the largest industrial 3D printers with this book and

Meir Gottesman

3D Printing with SketchUp. Use SketchUp to generate print-ready models and transform your project from concept to reality - Second Edition

Aaron Dietzen aka 'The SketchUp Guy'

Working with the amazing 3D printing technology and getting access to the printing hardware is now easier than ever before. While there are many other resources that cover the general process of 3D printing, this book is the ultimate guide to creating models for 3D printing using SketchUp.You’ll start with a basic understanding of how SketchUp is used in the 3D printing workflow and jump into the steps to create a print-ready model using only SketchUp. This 3D printing book will guide you in using SketchUp to modify existing 3D files and cover additional tools that make SketchUp an even more powerful modeling tool. As you advance, you’ll learn how to transform 2D images into 3D printable solids, how to create multi-part prints that can be assembled without the use of fasteners or glue, and how to make sure your model, whether designed from scratch or assembled from preexisting geometry, is ready to be made real via your 3D printer.By the end of this book, you’ll have the confidence to bring your design ideas to life by generating your own 3D print-ready models with SketchUp.

3ds max 2010. Animacja 3D od podstaw. Szkoła efektu

Joanna Pasek

Trójwymiarowy model świata Całościowy opis wykonania filmu animowanego techniką 3D Ćwiczenia ilustrowane zrzutami ekranu, pomagające powtórzyć wszystkie wykonywane operacje na własnym komputerze Płyta DVD ze wszystkimi scenami, mapami i kompletem innych materiałów Jak stworzyć animację 3D? Z zachwytem oglądasz oscarową "Katedrę"? Podziwiasz precyzję, z jaką wykonane są animowane reklamy i teledyski? W świecie gier komputerowych czujesz się jak wirtualna ryba w wodzie? Chcesz rozwijać w sobie boską iskrę tworzenia? Nie zwlekaj zatem i włącz program 3ds Max 2010. Niech ogranicza Cię jedynie wyobraźnia! Poznaj słynnego 3ds Maksa – Twoje nowe narzędzie kreowania i animowania trójwymiarowego świata. To właśnie w tym programie powstało wiele znanych Ci animacji i filmów, a także realistycznych graficznie gier oraz zachwycających wizualizacji architektonicznych. Aby stworzyć swoją pierwszą animację, koniecznie zapoznaj się z możliwościami programu 3ds Max 2010, opisanymi w tej książce. Kartka po kartce, klatka po klatce wkroczysz w wirtualną rzeczywistość, poznając zasady modelowania, animacji postaci, kluczowania, opracowywania świateł i materiałów, wprowadzania efektów specjalnych oraz renderingu i montażu całego filmu. Dowiesz się, jak: tworzyć obiekty, pozycjonować je i zmieniać ich parametry początkowe; wprowadzać i przekazywać deformacje obiektu za pomocą stosu modyfikatorów; posługiwać się modelowaniem siatkowym czy łatami (Patch) i tworzyć powierzchnie na podstawie krzywych: splajnów oraz NURBS; wykorzystywać w animacji kamery, światła i efekty atmosferyczne (np. światło wolumetryczne); kreować mapowane i animowane materiały, dodawać efekty renderingu (np. efekt żarzenia), naśladować metale, skórę, drewno, szkło i chrom; używać renderera Mental Ray i współpracującego z nim systemu oświetlenia dziennego Daylight; przygotować postać do animacji przy użyciu szkieletu (Biped), animować metodą morfingu, z pomocą systemów kości (Bones) i odwrotnej kinematyki; stosować klucze oraz kontrolery animacji; modelować wnętrza tradycyjne i prosto z kosmosu; przekształcać animację 3D w kreskówkę.