3D Modeling for 3D Printing: From Real-World Objects to STL Models [Beginner Friendly]

1. Lesson Introduction!: Hi, Skillshare. I'm Jerome, the CTO of Thank you. Today I'll be showing everyone how to make SCL models of real world objects in under 15 minutes. 2. Create Your Own 3D Model!: Hi, Skillshare. We'll be using Thank you, a free IWS app to three D model our objects for three D printing. Here's a quick tutorial on how to sign up and start three D modeling. I'll be offering specific tips and insights along with my unique expertise throughout this video. First, we'll be creating an account with an email provider of your choice. I recommend using Google or Apple. Click on Scan item button on the bottom left corner and describe your item. Click on Scan three D models then Object capture. I advise pointing the cursor around the center of the object first. Then I'd recommend adjusting the white bounding box to fit as close to the object you'd like to scan as possible. Typically, I move around the object at a slow and steady pace, making sure that the white progress bar is completely filled. In the three D model preview right below, you can see that there's a real time image showing the progress of your scan as you're moving around the object. Once you complete the scan, I'd highly recommend checking if the three D model visually matches the item you've scanned before continuing. And the process typically takes a few minutes. So please keep the app running while you're scanning. And as you can see here, the scan completed is visually quite accurate, and one great advantage of thank you is that you don't need any technical experience to do three D modeling in just a few minutes. Once you're satisfied with the scan, you can share it with your friends via e message or using the USDC link. Thank you so much for watching. 3. Converting to STL and Uploading to Slicing Software!: Once you've saved your dot USDZ model, open the ESPoSUSD to SDL converter and upload your file for conversion. You can find the link to the converter in the project description below. I recommend using the EPOs converter because it's super beginner friendly and it's free. Once the conversion has started, I suggest downloading the STL file onto your device and sharing it to your laptop. Now, open your three D slicing software of choice. I'll be using Bamboo Labs open source slicer as I have a bamboo Labs printer. I recommend using the software suggested by your three D The printer manufacturer for ease of compatibility. Finally, rotate your object as you see fit for the best three D printing results. I recommend having the flattest features flush on the base of the printing table. Thank you so much. 4. Outro: Thank you, everyone, for watching, and I hope this was helpful in your three D printing journey. Please comment what you'd like to see in future videos. If you could three D print anything, what would you create? Thank you and see you in the next one.