5. 3D printing and scanning¶
During this week, I acquired knowledge about 3D printers, their distinguishing features, and the process of operating them. Additionally, I dedicated time to contemplate my own project.
Group assignment¶
3D Printing¶
Once we gained some familiarity with the 3D printer, we embarked on the journey of printing our own creations. I decided to take on a challenging and intriguing project—designing and 3D printing a kunai. The kunai is a Japanese tool and weapon with a rich history, possibly inspired by the masonry trowel and used by ninjas or samurais. Specifically, I chose to recreate the Minato kunai, which is associated with the Naruto anime series.
Design quick screenshot¶
So to start I designed it in Autodesk Inventor
Then I realized that the design wasn’t exactly as I wanted it to be, so I made some edits to refine it.
Final Design & Assembly¶
Now, let’s see how it will turn out after we’ve printed it :)
How to print ?¶
- Using PrusaSlicer 2.6.0 to slice our design after we export as .Stl file
- transfer the design to the software and then adjust the settings for the designated printer, following the instructions provided in the image
- Then slice them
result¶
After printing on the Ultimaker2, this is what happens
T_T
Support /:
Don’t give up
I reprinted the body because it was terrible. I used the prusa i3 mk2s because I am satisfied with its performance
It’s okay, but not perfect, because 3D printers cannot print very sharp angles.
Download Files -> kunai base kunai body
3D Scanning¶
For the 3D scanning process, we carried it out collaboratively, where each person scanned the other.
- Initially, we utilized SCANECT software along with an XBOX camera.
- Subsequently, we positioned ourselves and rotated 360 degrees to scan all sides of the body.
- Next, we processed the model and filled any holes, followed by adding color to it.
- Finally, we saved the file in .stl format.