Simplifying 3D Printing with OpenSCAD

Colin Dow

ISBN 10: 1801813175 / ISBN 13: 9781801813174

Verlag: Packt Publishing Limited, GB, 2022

Beschreibung

A step-by-step full-color guide to OpenSCAD that makes 3D printing easier than everKey FeaturesLearn more about 3D printing technology and the software used to design your objectsDiscover the various FDM slicer programs used to create G-code for 3D printer jobsUse a slicer program to create G-code to run your 3D printer jobBook DescriptionWant to bring your 3D designs to life with OpenSCAD, but don't know where to start? Simplifying 3D Printing with OpenSCAD will teach you the key skills so that you can focus on your ideas, not troubleshooting your 3D printer.With the help of this book, you'll build a solid foundation in 3D printing technology, the software used for designing your objects, and an analysis of the G-code produced by the 3D printer slicer software. You'll also get to know your 3D printer and find out how to set up a printing job effortlessly - from configuring the parameters to build well-defined designs.Consider yourself a practical learner? Use real-world examples such as designing and printing a 3D name badge, model rocket, and laptop stand, to dive into the world of 3D printers build your skillset.By the end of this 3D printing book, you'll be ready to start designing and printing your own 3D printed products using OpenSCAD and being your ideas into reality.What you will learnGain a solid understanding of 3D printers and 3D design requirements to start creating your own objectsPrepare a 3D printer for a job starting from leveling the print bed and loading the filamentDiscover various OpenSCAD commands and use them to create shapesUnderstand how OpenSCAD compares to other CAD programsGet to grips with combining text and a cube to create an objectExplore the common libraries in OpenSCADWho this book is forThis book is for engineers, hobbyists, teachers, 3D printing enthusiasts, and individuals working in the field of 3D printing. Basic knowledge of setting up and running 3D printers will help you get the most of this book.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LU-9781801813174

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Simplifying 3D Printing with OpenSCAD
• Verlag: Packt Publishing Limited, GB
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2022
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1801813175
• ISBN-13: 9781801813174
• Einband: Paperback
• Zustand: New

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Inhaltsangabe

A step by step guide to OpenSCAD that makes 3D printing easy

Key Features:

• Learn about 3D printing technology and the software used to design your objects
• Discover the various FDM slicer programs used to create G-code for 3D printer jobs
• Understand how to use a slicer program to create G-code to run your 3D printer job

Book Description:

OpenSCAD is an open-source 3D design platform that helps you bring your designs to life. This book will show you how to make the best use of OpenSCAD to design and build objects using 3D printers.

This OpenSCAD book starts by taking you through the 3D printing technology, the software used for designing your objects, and an analysis of the G-code produced by the 3D printer slicer software. Complete with step-by-step explanations of essential concepts and real-world examples such as designing and printing a 3D name badge, model rocket, and laptop stand, the book helps you learn about 3D printers and how to set up a printing job. You'll design your objects using the OpenSCAD program that provides a robust and free 3D compiler at your fingertips. As you set up a 3D printer for a print job, you'll gain a solid understanding of how to configure the parameters to build well-defined designs.

By the end of this 3D printing book, you'll be ready to start designing and printing your own 3D printed products using OpenSCAD.

What You Will Learn:

• Gain a solid understanding of 3D printers and 3D design requirements to start creating your own objects
• Prepare a 3D printer for a job starting from leveling the print bed and loading the filament
• Discover various OpenSCAD commands and use them to create shapes
• Understand how OpenSCAD compares to other CAD programs
• Get to grips with combining text and a cube to create an object
• Explore the common libraries in OpenSCAD

Who this book is for:

This book is for engineers, hobbyists, teachers, 3D printing enthusiasts, and individuals working in the field of 3D printing. Basic knowledge of setting up and running 3D printers is assumed.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Colin Dow has been 3D printing since 2013 starting with the laser cut wooden frame version of the Ultimaker 3D printer. He has gone through a dozen or so 3D printers over the years from MakerBots, PrintrBots, early Prusa i3s, delta printers, and liquid resin printers. Colin has been working with OpenSCAD since 2014 using it with 3D printers to design and manufacture model rocketry parts for his model rocketry business. Through his aerospace workshops he has introduced many students to 3D printing including in-class demonstrations of 3D printing. Over the last few years Colin has been designing and building automated drones for his drone startup using 3D printers and OpenSCAD.