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Testing a new 3d Printer...

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M5 Tuttle
Imperial Shipment
Amarr Empire
#1 - 2013-04-06 05:12:35 UTC
Hey guys,
We're about to get a 3d printer at work, and I'm wanting a good test print. Something like Dramiel, Oracle, Ashimmu or something like that. I'm wanting to find something that has both fine detail as well as smooth surfaces.

Does anyone know where I can find some ship models, preferably in the following file formats:
STL, VRML, PLY, 3DS, ZPR, FBX

Thanks in advance for any help.
bufnitza calatoare
#2 - 2013-04-06 05:24:55 UTC
M5 Tuttle wrote:
Hey guys,
We're about to get a 3d printer at work, and I'm wanting a good test print. Something like Dramiel, Oracle, Ashimmu or something like that. I'm wanting to find something that has both fine detail as well as smooth surfaces.

Does anyone know where I can find some ship models, preferably in the following file formats:
STL, VRML, PLY, 3DS, ZPR, FBX

Thanks in advance for any help.



triexporter is your friend.
M5 Tuttle
Imperial Shipment
Amarr Empire
#3 - 2013-04-06 05:55:25 UTC
bufnitza calatoare wrote:
M5 Tuttle wrote:
Hey guys,
We're about to get a 3d printer at work, and I'm wanting a good test print. Something like Dramiel, Oracle, Ashimmu or something like that. I'm wanting to find something that has both fine detail as well as smooth surfaces.

Does anyone know where I can find some ship models, preferably in the following file formats:
STL, VRML, PLY, 3DS, ZPR, FBX

Thanks in advance for any help.



triexporter is your friend.


Thanks for the info. I gave it a shot and tried following these instructions:
http://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Rendering_EVE_Models_101

But none of the .gr2 files seem to want to open. Here is a screenshot of the error:
http://imgur.com/hawlolp

Any idea what I might be doing wrong?
Tuttomenui II
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#4 - 2013-04-06 11:37:36 UTC
I exported a lot of ship models a while back, in 2009. I never got around to using them for what I was wanting but they should be useful to you perhaps.

I linked to a bunch in an old thread.

HERE
Sarmatiko
#5 - 2013-04-06 12:02:33 UTC
M5 Tuttle wrote:
Any idea what I might be doing wrong?

You need to have granny2.dll in TriExporter folder. If you dont have it - search other Triexporter version on http://eve-files.com/ or just google for that dll
Alternate Poster
Zerious Fricken Biziness
#6 - 2013-04-06 12:57:15 UTC
Sarmatiko wrote:
or just google for that dll


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Deamos
Hideaway Hunters
The Hideaway.
#7 - 2013-04-06 16:31:09 UTC  |  Edited by: Deamos
Here is a few I have exported and placed up on Thingiverse.
http://www.thingiverse.com/Deamos/collections/eve-online

When it comes to exporting the models using Triexporter, you have to understand that the raw models are not printable without doing some post-exporting work. I recommend using Meshlab and Netfabb to close the holes in the exported files and fix any manifold edges and such.

Edit: I noticed you stated you were looking for a smoother model with detail. The smoothest Eve ship I have printed was actually a capsule. I would also recommend trying out the Nyx model I exported. I haven't had a chance to print it myself, but it should work as I have already done the post export work.
Drone Rogue
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#8 - 2013-04-06 19:41:18 UTC
Post an image of the results if you get it working, please. I'd love to see how it turns out!
ElQuirko
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#9 - 2013-04-06 19:43:43 UTC
Drone Rogue wrote:
Post an image of the results if you get it working, please. I'd love to see how it turns out!


This. Do ittt Big smile

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Miilla
Hulkageddon Orphanage
#10 - 2013-04-06 19:45:13 UTC
Scan in some bodily ordanments.

Think of it like a Xerox A.ssJet.
David Grogan
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#11 - 2013-04-06 20:03:41 UTC
for a start the fenrir or charon or nyx would be easy for a 3d printer

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Caleb Ayrania
TarNec
Invisible Exchequer
#12 - 2013-04-06 23:26:54 UTC
Get those models into the hands of some gamesworkshop fan painter..

Would love to see them with details painted on them..
ISD Ezwal
ISD Community Communications Liaisons
ISD Alliance
#13 - 2013-04-07 00:36:36 UTC
Topic moved to Out of Pod Experience.

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Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
#14 - 2013-04-07 02:05:04 UTC
Try just exporting the file to another folder as a 3DS.

Here's a tutorial.

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jason hill
Red vs Blue Flight Academy
#15 - 2013-04-07 09:43:06 UTC
how odd is this !

I was just wondering just the other day if anyone within the Eve comunity han managed to get thier hands on a 3D printer for doing ship models !.. mate you could do a roaring trade at this years fanfest selling them if your going ...ps.. do me a CNR Big smile

I`d love to see the piccys...or it didnt happen Big smile
Rain6637
GoonWaffe
Goonswarm Federation
#16 - 2013-04-07 10:03:00 UTC
Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
#17 - 2013-04-07 17:52:52 UTC  |  Edited by: Micheal Dietrich
jason hill wrote:
mate you could do a roaring trade at this years fanfest selling them if your going ...ps.. do me a CNR Big smile



That would be a bad bad idea. Creating a model or other theme inspired art for personal non business use is ok (most of the time, asking permission is ideal), creating a theme inspired model or art for resale is stealing copyrighted material for personal gain.

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M5 Tuttle
Imperial Shipment
Amarr Empire
#18 - 2013-04-08 17:44:04 UTC
Hey guys thanks a lot for the help. Sorry for my late replies but we're doing the install today and I'll try to get some of these and I'm going to try to print the Nyx.

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:41753
jason hill
Red vs Blue Flight Academy
#19 - 2013-04-08 17:57:16 UTC
Micheal Dietrich wrote:
jason hill wrote:
mate you could do a roaring trade at this years fanfest selling them if your going ...ps.. do me a CNR Big smile



That would be a bad bad idea. Creating a model or other theme inspired art for personal non business use is ok (most of the time, asking permission is ideal), creating a theme inspired model or art for resale is stealing copyrighted material for personal gain.



meh...thiers allways one bloody party pooper What?
Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
#20 - 2013-04-08 18:24:08 UTC
jason hill wrote:
Micheal Dietrich wrote:
jason hill wrote:
mate you could do a roaring trade at this years fanfest selling them if your going ...ps.. do me a CNR Big smile



That would be a bad bad idea. Creating a model or other theme inspired art for personal non business use is ok (most of the time, asking permission is ideal), creating a theme inspired model or art for resale is stealing copyrighted material for personal gain.



meh...thiers allways one bloody party pooper What?



Its only because I care, and I'd hate to see young people have to play soap on a rope.

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