Hi solidwork also easy 3d software.. before this im using autodesk inventor.. when i try solidwork.. more easier..


ooo.. ok i tot can edit from the web hehe..
i edit the stl file.. the object full of mesh

This post has been edited by zarul90: Mar 26 2015, 05:33 PM

This is what i create from copying the thingverse design so that it will fit my rods and screws

 wobbleZ_fixed.stl.7z ( 6.97k ) Number of downloads: 2

You can also try Openscad which uses coding instead of visual tools to create and edit objects. I used that a lot for creating mods for my printers and the ability to tweak the design is very useful.

Also one advice on exporting files for 3D printing, try to export as .stl so the size of your model/design does not run off. obj files tend to run off and not just for Sketchup but for a number of modelling software.

If you want a good modelling software, try Blender, a free and open source modelling software. Its has a very difficult and steep learning curve at first but once you get the hang of the shortcut keys, you can start working on any designs. I have been using blender for about 10 years and I am still creating designs and 3D models till now.

Thanks for the suggestion guys! Really appreciate it.

Download and tried Freecad last night but was overwhelmed by all the available tools there. I end up downloading and using the latest version of Sketchup and finally managed to draw and print out a 3D object! Will definitely try out the rest of software which everyone have suggested here.

I used to use Sketchup but switched to Autodesk 123d. Complex but simple enough, plus there are some good tutorials from adafruit on designing stuff with 123d ( https://www.youtube.com/user/adafruit & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn739HGNJuA...pjsXSQ45nxfORb)

This post has been edited by KLKS: Mar 27 2015, 09:15 AM

Guys, someone ask me to print i3 rework parts, how much should i charge

You could charge based on time, weight, or volume of print.

ok thanks, i dont know how to charge them based on what you told so i just charge them according to prize on ebay

maybe you can give some example

This post has been edited by Prosperer: Mar 28 2015, 01:53 PM

You can check the link in my signature to find out more of the 3D printing price that I have set or do a search in Lowyat in trade zone for 3d printing.

Hey guys, I'm sorry I tak sempat read all the previous posts but can someone guide me through how to get a cheap printer?

Hi all . I have on my hands a brand new Makerbot Replicator Mini that I would like to sell off. If anyone is interested feel free to PM me. Thanks!

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f...0#entry73728406

New release from E3D, attractive price for an good quality hotend

http://e3d-online.com/blog/lite6

i bought mine from aliexpress prusa i3 kit , or you can follow the BOM and source parts and vitamins locally. For acrylic frame, it will give some problem but dont know when it will happend it like time bomb i think i want to convert my i3 to wilson ts for rigidity cause i saw my acrylic frame got a little bend on parts that hold the y axis. if you type of person that love to modified and tweaking thing find kit that come with controller that we can modified and upload the firmware to the controller, usually aliexpress kit that come with melzi board we can't upload or modified the firmware

you can actually reflash the firmware on the melzi board, the isp headers are broken out. I helped a friend flash his melzi's firmware to repetier host 0.91

edit: wrong post!

This post has been edited by daijoubu: Apr 3 2015, 06:52 PM

interest in this, can you tell me how cause my board i can't upload merlin into it, and the seller also tell me that dont touch the firmware 1 week with the melzi and change it to ramps1.4 already

hmmm.. I understand some of those words but I at least now I know where to start hahaha. Thanks a lot I'm most probably gonna source my own parts since it'll probably gonna be much cheaper.

From memory, I didnt use the ICSP, just used the usb, my buddy's melzi from china had the rrp or something firmware and we use repetier firmware. The steps i did to flash is

1. Download the repetier firmware (http://www.repetier.com/firmware/v091/index.html)
2. Download the arduino IDE
3. Download the sanguino board information for arduino from https://code.google.com/p/sanguino/downloads/list
4. Load the repetier firmware in Arduino, do the configuration.h changes, select the sanguino board (since melzi uses the atmega 1284p chip)
5. Upload firmware
6. Make sure everything works using repetier host
7. Copy eeprom settings from an existing melzi thats running repetier host to the newly flashed board

read more at http://reprap.org/wiki/Melzi
I dont use marlin so cant help u there

Thanks for the step, do your friend melzi come with the printer or he buy the melzi board only?

He bought the melzi board only for his 2nd printer.