I have a test print to check dimension and quality of text I am experimenting with. It is a partial prototype of an E24 resistor kit (E24- 24 values). I have quite a bit of plastic in storage I can not get to at the moment. I figure it is maybe a $1 worth of plastic to print. If anyone is interested in helping me, please drop me a line, I currently have a ,stl file I made that will need some repairs to print.What is it with Sketchup anyhow?
Post the STL. If no one has printed it for you by Friday I’ll do it then.
How do I post a file, does it need archived?
I’ve always just opened a reply, dragged the file into the edit box, then clicked Reply.
So when I export the .stl, I select inches and Binary?
trst050.zip.zip (22.8 KB)
If you are willing to pick up at my house(635 and webb chapel) I will print it for free. I have a couple of printers not printng anything right now and plenty of plast to burn. Do you want it in ABS to account for shrinkage or just PLA to verify dimensions?
I use Dart Paratransit, I am actively planning a trip to MS.The minimum I can stay at any location is 1 hour… I’ have advanced enough in being independent that I get up, dress myself, and ger out the door, all unattended, Sounds simple but it is a recent development.
I would prefer ABS, I the end I will throw them away,as they are only proof of concept for ideas I have. One reason I used minimum plastic in the design.
So, when generating a .stl file. Do I use Millimeters and Binary from SketchUp?
That’s my preference. Binary STL files are nearly always smaller (which is the only real advantage). Millimeters are just a good unit of measure for small parts.
But, either will work.
Unfortunately, I will not be at the DMS this week or next week. Sorry.
I design in inches in sketchup, so do I selet inches in .stl export?
Export the STL in MM from Sketchup.
STLs are “dimensionless” : e.g. there is no inherent unit scale. Slicers assume MM so by exporting in MM you’ll avoid the need to rescale. If one exports inches by mistake, an upscale by 2540% (25.4X) in all dimensions will solve the problem, so it’s not a big issue.
As a sanity check, telling the approximate size of the part would avoid needing to print it twice/waste a lot of filament.
The STL you shared looks reasonably sized, but if you are wanting to test dimensions, I’m not sure why you included two copies of the parts in the STL you shared.
They clam shell around a box, their should be minimal gap, A tight fit without being forced. It is a test of the z axis.Each of the two boxes with lids use a different text method, I am testing to see if they work and which works best. there is a slight chance of piston like air compression.
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Iwent ahead and repacked it.
prototype.zip (489.2 KB)
I was not able to print the model on Friday (vote night).
I am probably going tonight. If I do I will try again.
The ready-to-print files are here in case I don’t make it and someone else wants to lend a hand…
050testvN.zip (2.4 MB)
Thank You.
Did these get printed for @Wendy?
If not, I can print them here at home and drop them by DMS on Thursday, 5/23/19.
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Yes! I will post pictures and comments later today.
Hello @Wendy. Six parts as requested…
I did not realize until today that the two STL files are identical. I ran both but, as expected, the parts are essentially identical.
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