Topic: Blender help/ Advice
From all accounts through a bit of research Blender seems to be the go to software for 3D design of just about all types.
I am pondering jumping in and learning for designing /sculpting for 3d printing. My focus right now is just designing for the printer even though Blender has lots of applications like game character and scenery design. Scuptris is also free but seems like it is limited and there are fewer users. I have done the jump from one free software to another with cad programs and know from experience, this is a frustrating endeavor.
My motivation here is a little more than personal. I have a love and enthusiasm for 3D printing and love the technical side. I have found myself volunteering and teaching at a local maker space. And we have a U print SE. So part of my "job" beyond teaching 3d printing is creating enthusiasm for Using this printer and to do that I need to get people enthusiastic about creating objects they are willing to pay to have printed. at very reasonable prices. We havan eva 3d scanner that is getting use and attention. And I am teaching 123D Design as part of the mini course I am teaching. And we have Inventor that can be used.
So I am thinking How do I create enthusiasm and reach out to the folks that want to do 3d sculpting? 123D Sculpt looks great but limited to the I pad . May be a great outreach to students with Ipads, Hmm. But what about the rest of us ? Is blender the way to go. It has the rep for a steep learning curve. What resources should I tap into to learn this . What pitfalls should I avoid. Blender offers a video tutorial for learning to use the program to design for 3D printing , is it worth the $20 or whatever is is. How did you folk that use blender for the printer learn? I know learn the basics and practice but I also know 3d graphics can be 3 steps forward and two steps back some days. and the little things can seem like walls at times.
I know this is a bit long and I may have rambled a bit but really could use some sound advice.
Thanks in advance.
Tin
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