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Post by kickboxer »

hi.
just thinking ahead for my next robot.
i have signed up to shapeways.
but i dont have any 3D applications that i can use.
can you recommend any please.(for free mabey)
thanks :)
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Post by earthwormjim »

Google sketchup. Free :)
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earthwormjim wrote:Google sketchup. Free :)
cool.
got that buthow do they know how long it is how thick and stuff
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Post by Jonny »

they'll print it however large you draw it. ie if you draw a 10cm cube they'll print a 10cm cube.

another good free cad program is prodesktop, i got it free from my school. if you want i can send you a copy :)
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Jonny wrote:they'll print it however large you draw it. ie if you draw a 10cm cube they'll print a 10cm cube.

another good free cad program is prodesktop, i got it free from my school. if you want i can send you a copy :)
that would be awesome.
how long does it take to download :)
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well it's 280mb so depends on your internet speed
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Jonny wrote:well it's 280mb so depends on your internet speed
can you send it bye email or is it a disc. (i cant do postage at the moment cause my mum isnt letting me )
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yeh i'll try sending it via the internet. pm me your email address
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sent :)
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file size is to large to email :( i'll try work something out. are you going to aws redding?
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