Monthly Archives: July 2010

Using sketchup’s ‘Import Photo’ Function to model objects.

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Richard

In sketchup there are a number of ways in which you can import an image. These are outlined in the short video below that’s made by concept3d. With this in mind I thought, I would have a go at copying an object … Continue reading →

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Warping – Large objects and the heated print bed.

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Richard

More of the same ‘out loud’ thinking on the issue of warping in this post to follow on from the last post on warping fundamentals. In particular, thinking about how the speed of a print, the size of an object and … Continue reading →

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Warping Fundamentals.

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Richard

The cause of warping may be an obvious phenomena to some, but for myself it is far from it. However, having now had some time to chew it over I now feel like I have a much better handle on … Continue reading →

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Understanding polymers – Plastic wrap.

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Richard

Here is an interesting little experiment you can do at home with the kids. Take some plastic food wrap, and tear off a rectangle section thats around 5cm (2″) wide and as long as the box. Try to get an even tear. … Continue reading →

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