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Index
Cover
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Contents at a Glance
Contents
About the Author
About the Technical Reviewer
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: A World of 3D Printers
Tea. Earl Grey. Hot
How a 3D Printer Works
Cartesian Robot
Thermoplastic Extruder
Printbed
Linear Motion
Endstops
Frame
A Survey of 3D Printers
RepRaps
Box Bots
RepStraps
Upstarts
Choosing the Right 3D Printer
3D Printer Summary
Print Volume Comparison
Buying a Kit or Building Your Own
Choosing the Right Material
Filament Materials
Filament Diameter
Buying Filament
Basic Tools and Supplies
Hand Tools
Electronics Toolkit
Printing Supplies
Summary
Chapter 2: 3D Printer Toolchain
From a 3D Model to a 3D Object
3D Models
Slicing and Toolpath
Printer Control
So, What’s a Toolchain?
Electronics
RepRap Arduino Mega Pololu Shield
Sanguinololu
Printrboard
Firmware
Sprinter
Marlin
SJFW
MakerBot
Slicers
Skeinforge
SFACT
Slic3r
Printer Control
ReplicatorG
Pronterface
RepSnapper
Repetier-Host
netfabb Engine
Summary
Chapter 3: Calibrating Your Printer
The First Steps
Talking to the Machine
Making Things Move
Going Home
Heating Things Up
Printing Overview
Downloading a Model
Slice the Model
Print the Model
Print Settings
Printer and Filament
Print Speed
Print the Bunny
Calibration Prints
Starting on the Right Foot
Circle, Circle, Circle
Pyramid of Power
Firmware Settings
Initial Settings
Calibrating Axis Movement
Mechanical Settings
Uploading Firmware
Summary
Chapter 4: 3D Models from the Cloud
Places to Find and Share 3D Models
Thingiverse
Google 3D Warehouse
Introducing Web-based Solid Modeling
3DTin
Tinkercad
Project: Alien Invaders
Drawing with Cubes
Extruding Shapes
Saving and Exporting an STL for Printing
Wrapping It Up
Summary
Chapter 5: 3D Haiku
Making a Vector Image
Working with Inkscape
Drawing Shapes with Inkscape
Inkscape Path Operations
Working with Text
Designing the 3D Haiku
Preparing the Vector Image
Preparing the File
Extruding a Vector Image
Working with OpenSCAD
Making Objects in OpenSCAD
Add and Subtract Objects
Move and Rotate Objects
2D to 3D
Making Things Interesting
Wrapping It Up
Summary
Chapter 6: Steampunk Warship
Intermediate OpenSCAD Techniques
Variables
Special Variables
Strings
Modifiers
Modules
Designing the Steampunk Warship
File Setup
Setting Print Area
Creating Modules
Ship’s Hull
Hull Sides
Main Deck
Midship
Sponsons
Midship Cabin
Designing the Details
Smokestacks
Vents
Main Turrets
Finishing Up the Model
Make Ready for Printing
Wrapping It Up
Summary
Chapter 7: Action Hero Mashups
A Mashup?
Basic OpenSCAD Mashups
Importing STLs
Operations on STLs
Putting Together a Simple Mashup
Complex OpenSCAD Mashups
Starting the Mashup in OpenSCAD
Using MeshLab
Finishing the Mashup in OpenSCAD
Adding Support
Mashups in MeshMixer
Creating Parts
Mixing Meshes
Mashup Bonus Round
Making a Part in MeshMixer
Finishing the Part in OpenSCAD
Wrapping It Up
Assembling the Minions
Summary
Chapter 8: Mini Sumo Robot
What Is Mini Sumo?
Working with SketchUp
SketchUp Workspace and Templates
Drawing Basic Shapes
Drawing Complex Shapes
Navigation
Designing a Mini Sumo Robot
Getting Started
Battery Compartment
Motor Mounts
Front End
Wheels and Supports
Motor Supports
Axle Mounts
Battery Clips
Cleaning and Detailing
Cleaning Up the Model
Mounting Points
Dozer Blade
Wrapping Things Up
Make Ready for Printing
Putting It Together
Adding Electronics
Summary
Chapter 9: Bonus Round: More Projects
Project: Windup Walkers
Measuring the Mechanism
Designing the Windup Model
Gargoyle Walker
Gnome Walker
Robot Walker
Wrapping Things Up
Project: Squiggle Vases
Drawing Some Lines
Extruding the Profile
Remeshing in MeshLab
Cleaning Up the Vase
One Last Thing
Wrapping Things Up
Summary
Chapter 10: Bonus Round: Upgrades
Mechanical Upgrades
Timing Belts and Pulleys
Linear Bearings
Leadscrews and Shaft Couplers
Electronics Upgrades
Mechanical Endstops
Heated Printbed
Cooling Fan
SD Card
Even More Upgrades
Filament Spool Holder
Replacement Extruder
Summary
Appendix A: Printing Tips
Maintenance
Lubrication
Printbed Surfacing
Cleaning
Other Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Print Curling
Thin Layers and Layer Splits
Poor Infill
More Tips
ABS Cement
Changing Filament
Appendix B: Resources
Additional Resources
Forums and Groups
Wikis
Blogs to Follow
Other Information
Sources for 3D Models
3D Modeling Software
Selected Suppliers
Printer Suppliers
Parts and Filament Suppliers
Hardware Suppliers
Models Used in This Book
Cool Things to Print
Index
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