3D Printing

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==Models of Printers==
==Models of Printers==
[[File:3D Printer Placeholder.png|left|thumb|173x173px|Placeholder Pic]]
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===Name (template)===
===Name (template)===
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'''Features:'''  Enclosed, heated bed, quick swap nozzles, flexible/removable build plate, ready out of box, filament detection sensor, touch screen UI
'''Features:'''  Enclosed, heated bed, quick swap nozzles, flexible/removable build plate, ready out of box, filament detection sensor, touch screen UI


'''Limitations:''' Proprietary nozzles, misleading bed leveling (uses average not mesh), limit opportunities for user mods/adjustments
'''Limitations:''' Proprietary nozzles, misleading bed leveling (uses average based on 9 points, not mesh), limit opportunities for user mods/adjustments


'''Default Slicer:''' FlashPrint
'''Default Slicer:''' FlashPrint
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To edit or clean up 3D models, there are several different programs one can use. Each has different levels of complexity and limitations.
To edit or clean up 3D models, there are several different programs one can use. Each has different levels of complexity and limitations.


===Tinkercad===
===[https://www.tinkercad.com/ Tinkercad]===
A web based design program that allows the user to create 3D models using predefined shapes. Shape dimensions can be modified free hand or inputting precise measurements. Users combine normal and "ghost" shapes to delete portions of objects. While it will load already created STL files, it does have a set limit on file size/triangle account. This is a great introduction into 3D modeling and a good resource to introduce to a patient to create their own project.


===Blender===
===[https://www.blender.org/ Blender]===
A free program revolving around 3D modeling and animation. A bit more in depth then other software, requiring time spend watching tutorials or simply messing around to get a feel for the process. Users can modify models on the mesh level by adjust vectors and face or use the sculpting mode for a more artistic approach. Will load most complex STL files and is a great way to combine two models into one (e.g. a [[lithophane]] and a stand).


===Fusion360===
===[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview?term=1-YEAR&tab=subscription Fusion360]===


===Meshmixer===
===[https://meshmixer.com/ Meshmixer]===


==Additional Resources==
==Additional Resources==

Revision as of 22:05, 30 March 2023

Summary

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Best Practices

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Recommended Uses

Normalization/Play

Medical Play/Education

Adaptive Equipment

Legacy/Bereavement Items

Lithophanes

Policies & Procedures

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Sanitizing

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Account Settings & Management

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Models of Printers

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Name (template)

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Current Programs Using:

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Default Slicer:

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Flash Forge Adventurer 4

Adventurer 4

Brand: Flashforge

Current Programs Using: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Features: Enclosed, heated bed, quick swap nozzles, flexible/removable build plate, ready out of box, filament detection sensor, touch screen UI

Limitations: Proprietary nozzles, misleading bed leveling (uses average based on 9 points, not mesh), limit opportunities for user mods/adjustments

Default Slicer: FlashPrint

Cost: $700 (April 2023)

Slicers

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Modeling Software

To edit or clean up 3D models, there are several different programs one can use. Each has different levels of complexity and limitations.

Tinkercad

A web based design program that allows the user to create 3D models using predefined shapes. Shape dimensions can be modified free hand or inputting precise measurements. Users combine normal and "ghost" shapes to delete portions of objects. While it will load already created STL files, it does have a set limit on file size/triangle account. This is a great introduction into 3D modeling and a good resource to introduce to a patient to create their own project.

Blender

A free program revolving around 3D modeling and animation. A bit more in depth then other software, requiring time spend watching tutorials or simply messing around to get a feel for the process. Users can modify models on the mesh level by adjust vectors and face or use the sculpting mode for a more artistic approach. Will load most complex STL files and is a great way to combine two models into one (e.g. a lithophane and a stand).

Fusion360

Meshmixer

Additional Resources

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Adaptive & Inclusive options

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