3D Models; 3D Modeling Software; Basic Concepts; Free Software - gCreate gMax 2 PRO User Manual

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know the fade height for bed leveling is set to 10.

3D Models

3D Modeling Software

Basic Concepts

It is recommended that you have some 3D modeling experience. Often it is helpful to be able to
manipulate a model to get better results. Visit our YouTube page for tips and videos on 3d modeling.

Free Software

Blender, OpenSCAD, FreeCAD, Sketchup,

Paid and Expert Software

Solidworks, 3DS Max, Rhino,

3D Models From the Internet

Overview

There are many different models that can be downloaded from the internet. Many of them are free to
download. If you need something printed and you think someone else probably wanted it as well
chances are you can find it, or something similar on the internet. Among the most popular 3D printing
file sharing platforms are

Things to Watch Out For

Anyone can create models and upload them to the internet, and because of this many great designs are
shared and distributed all over the world. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that a model from the
internet is going to print successfully and no guarantee that it will work as it is described.
You should thoroughly inspect models you find on the internet. Not every printer is the same. Some
models will not print on FDM printers like the gMax as they were designed for other technologies.
Make sure the models are watertight solid models that do not have intersecting faces.
Refer to the gCreate forum and gcreate.com for articles on 3d model issues.
Fusion 360 (trial version)
Maya, Fusion 360 (not the trial)
Cults3D, Thingiverse, CGTrader,
and many more.
and many more.
Threeding , GrabCAD and MyMiniFactory.
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