I have been playing with Tinkercad ... would this print OK ?

Savage GT · 12th-May-23, 05:54 PM

Could well be, there is a texture on the print surface. Its not an issue for me TBH, I was just curious as to if it was a setting issue or not.
I have to say, so far, I am very pleased with the printer, but I really do need to re-learn a proper cad program, I am already finding limitations to some things with Tinkercad. ATM though it'll do until I can find something I get on with and have time to learn it.
I used to work with CAD/CAM for office furniture way back, but I have forgotten it all now Bigsmile

MrFlippant · 13th-May-23, 12:40 AM

Lots of options out there, including some great free ones.
I like Fusion 360, and use the hobbyist license, which is free.
I've seen some really impressive things done with TinkerCAD, but I don't like the way it works much. I think that kind of modeling works for some people while traditional CAD does not... and vice versa. :)

Kevan · 13th-May-23, 08:21 AM

Fusion 360 is available free for non commercial use which limits you to 10 editable files, you can easily overcome what seems like a limitation by just keeping your current working files editable, you can switch editing on and off at will.

...Fusion 360 is an Autodesk product

Savage GT · 13th-May-23, 11:48 AM

Cheers guys, I'll look into Fusion 360 Thumbup

Edit: Looks like its changed now, only a 30 day free trail for free.

Kevan · 13th-May-23, 02:39 PM

Keep delving, try a Google search for F360 for hobbyists.

Kevan · 13th-May-23, 09:48 PM

https://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/fusion-360/personal

MrFlippant · 14th-May-23, 05:42 PM

Yeah, they do everything they can to lead you to the paid product.