Simplify3D makes Popular Science!

[Don]

All,

This was just published, it'll be in the June issue.

A 3D printable info graphic!

The STL file is here:

http://www.popsci.com/node/135212

The story on how I did it is here, along with info for how to print it with Simplify3D:

http://www.popsci.com/node/135219

One cool technique I had fun working up is using Testor model decal sheets to create full color custom details to put on my print. It worked out great!

Have fun!

Don

[dennisma]

Don,

Congrats on the model and article it looks very nice. I noticed from the link it said "After much experimentation Don found that Scotch painter tape, scrubbed with isopropyl alcohol worked perfect for him".

I used to use that too but on large flat prints (say a large robot chassis) the painters tape would be pulled up by the cooling PLA. Many people online suggested using extra-hold hair spray. At first I thought that was crazy but it worked much much better than painters tape.

Just a thought and again congrats with the model.

[tri-lite]

Just checked my local bookstore - the June issue isn't out yet but I plan to buy it. Is the STL file included in the article or how do you get it?

[Don]

Yup, the STL file is at the link above. They didn't make it very obvious with a big button or something. It's actually just a link inside some text. I included an OBJ file as well as a JPG file for printing a decal for the windows and logos.

[tri-lite]

Ahhhh....I scanned the PSci article but should have just looked at your post here, where the STL link is clearly provided. Oops