Fitting 3D Prints in a Snap
Originally published on hackaday.com by Al Williams on 8 September 2023
3D printing offers the advantage of iterative design, allowing you to refine your creations until they’re perfect. However, aligning printed parts with existing components can be a daunting task, often requiring repetitive adjustments. Maker Tales introduces a clever solution: using photos as references to simplify the process.
Rather than laboriously measuring each dimension, Maker Tales takes a photo of the existing part with a phone, aiming for a straight and clear image. This photo is then imported into CAD software, where he scales it and uses it as a reference for his design.
While this method might seem straightforward, it’s a practical approach that saves considerable time and effort compared to precise measurements or relying on potentially inconsistent scanning hardware. For those without access to the original CAD or exact measurements, this technique offers a reliable alternative for creating well-fitting 3D-printed components.
We all love the callenge of trying to fit something into something else so why not try and fit something to a backpack, this article shows a hiker friendly 3D printed wind turbine that you can wear in a windy area.
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