Root Sculpture by TSDF

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Root Sculpture

TSDF

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Published on May 1, 2012

This thing was Featured on May 3, 2012

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A quick test of modeling to 3d print workflow, using iPad app called iDough. This print was run on my MB Replicator at 0.2 mm slicing, cleaned up in Netfab to flatten the base. Used iDough as the mesh creation source.

Instructions

25 years after art school, 22 years after learning CAD, and 10 years after learning gcode, I would have never conceived that it would be possible to model complex organic geometry on a handheld device and hold a physical output in my hand 90 minutes later at such a low cost.

Instructions:
- install iPad app iDough, $6.99. Fiddle with, learn interface tools. (10 min)
- create model (2 mins- to hours...how much work depends on you)
- export .obj file via email from iPad to PC.
- convert obj to stl in Netfab, make any edits. I trimmed the bottom flat. (3- 5 mins)
- open stl in ReplicatorG, slice with Skeinforge. (15 min?- didn't watch clock)
- print on MB Replicator (1 hour, 39 minutes)

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Mackeyorama on May 4, 2012 said:

Just thought I would let people know if you want to try out a free/similar type of sculpting app give 123d sculpt a look. It doesn't let you export your creations (why they don't let you do this I cannot understand but I think they will in future updates.) It has a near identical user interface and is a real pleasure to create sculptures with after a bit of practice. Still, not everyone will like the UI and it is worth a practice with before buying the iDough.

joris on May 4, 2012 said:

More apps and programs are coming i think. I used MeshMixer couple of weeks ago, also a program for 3d sculpting, i had the same amazed experience how it was possible to do such complex things in such a short time...!