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3D Printing with SketchUp
3D Printing with SketchUp

3D Printing with SketchUp: Use SketchUp to generate print-ready models and transform your project from concept to reality , Second Edition

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  • Find out how to use SketchUp Free, Go, or Pro to create print-ready models
  • Work through clearly illustrated examples to learn just how to design for 3D printing
  • Model multiple pieces that can be assembled post-print

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Working with the amazing 3D printing technology and getting access to the printing hardware is now easier than ever before. While there are many other resources that cover the general process of 3D printing, this book is the ultimate guide to creating models for 3D printing using SketchUp. You’ll start with a basic understanding of how SketchUp is used in the 3D printing workflow and jump into the steps to create a print-ready model using only SketchUp. This 3D printing book will guide you in using SketchUp to modify existing 3D files and cover additional tools that make SketchUp an even more powerful modeling tool. As you advance, you’ll learn how to transform 2D images into 3D printable solids, how to create multi-part prints that can be assembled without the use of fasteners or glue, and how to make sure your model, whether designed from scratch or assembled from preexisting geometry, is ready to be made real via your 3D printer. By the end of this book, you’ll have the confidence to bring your design ideas to life by generating your own 3D print-ready models with SketchUp.

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If you own or have access to a 3D printer and are tired of downloading and printing other people's 3D models, this book is for you! Learn how to use SketchUp to create your own custom pieces or modify existing files so you can print exactly what you need. Whether you are an architect hoping to print buildings, a designer needing quick physical prototypes, or a hobbyist wanting to print a tchotchke, this book is for you. Readers should have completed some training in fundamentals in SketchUp and be able to create and edit basic geometry.

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  • Understand SketchUp's role in the 3D printing workflow
  • Generate print-ready geometry using SketchUp
  • Import existing files for editing in SketchUp
  • Verify whether a model is ready to be printed or not
  • Model from a reference object and use native editing tools
  • Explore the options available for adding onto SketchUp for the purpose of 3D printing (extensions)
  • Understand the steps to export a file from SketchUp
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David Richards Feb 28, 2023
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This book is presents, in a very clear and approachable manner, the ins and outs of using SketchUp to create models for 3D printing. While it assumes the user has a fundamental knowledge of using the basic tools in SketchUp, Mr. Dietzen presents the process in an easy to understand way. From the tone of the book it is obvious that Aaron not only knows the topic very well, he actually enjoys doing what he describes. He includes numerous illustrations and step-by-step procedures. If you follow his instruction you should be very successful in creating your own 3D printable objects.
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Gareth Hewes Jul 05, 2023
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If there is one thing that I support wholeheartedly, it's putting new and useful technology into the hands of as many people as possible. Your whole take on problem solving changes when you are granted the kind of freedom that 3D printing allows.This book is a great bridge to that capability. 3D printers vary widely, but the prices are improving. That just leaves the other side of it: how do you get the things to print? With this, you have a very usable option.To be honest, starting my 3D printing manufacture work in Blender, I never really considered SketchUp. I had used it in the past, but didn't realize how widely functional it was and, in many ways, preventing the headaches that other design platforms may go through.That, and the author's contribution of not only expertise but insights into the intuitive process of modeling for printing (which has its own set of challenges) makes it both useful as a learning tool and an enjoyable read.In all, definitely a great pick for someone looking to dive into design for 3D printing but not sure what design application is best suited for their needs!
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Carsten Mar 06, 2023
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Der Schwerpunkt des Buches liegt eindeutig auf der Verwendung von SketchUp für das Thema 3D-Druck. Weitere beteiligte Werkzeuge, wie beispielsweise das Slice-Programm oder der 3D-Drucker, werden nur am Rand erwähnt. Dadurch ist der Inhalt sehr zielgerichtet und nicht mit dem insgesamt doch sehr umfangreichen Thema überladen. Der Schreibstil ist sehr gut nachvollziehbar und zeigt, dass der Autor viel Erfahrung mit dem Umgang von Anwenderfragen hat und die häufigsten Fragen immer direkt in seinem Text beantwortet.Neben der ausführlichen Analyse, für welche Aufgaben im Prozess von der Idee bis zum 3D-gedruckten Teil SketchUp geeignet ist, spielen auch die Unterschiede zwischen den verschiedenen SketchUp-Varianten, von der freien webbasierten Version bis hin zur PRO-Variante, immer eine wichtige Rolle. Wenn es hier für einzelne Schritte Unterschiede gibt, werden diese für alle Varianten beschrieben, so dass es keine Rolle spielt, mit welcher Version der Leser arbeitet und er immer auch wichtige versionsspezifische Hinweise erhält.Druckbare Modelle müssen bestimmte Eigenschaften aufweisen und können günstig für das Druckverfahren konstruiert werden, auf diese Besonderheiten wird gut eingegangen. Auch die im Prozess benötigten Import- oder Exportformate werden in diesem Zusammenhang beschrieben und der jeweilige Bezug zu den externen Schritten und Werkzeugen wird hergestellt. Hilfreiche Standard-Werkzeuge sowie ausgewählte Erweiterungen, die in diesem Zusammenhang eine besonders wichtige Rolle spielen, werden vorgestellt. Abgerundet wird die umfangreiche Einführung, indem konkrete Beispiele mit unterschiedlichem Schwierigkeitsgrad ausführlich und nachvollziehbar vorgestellt werden.Insgesamt bietet das Buch eine umfassende Einführung in die Nutzung von SketchUp im Prozess des 3D-Drucks. Aufgrund der Konzentration auf SketchUp in seinen verschiedenen Varianten ist für eine komplette Einarbeitung in das Thema 3D-Druck zusätzliche Literatur nötig, beispielsweise zum Slicing-Vorgang oder der Technik des Druckers an sich.
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Donovan Feb 28, 2023
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I have been casually 3D printing with SketchUp for a few years. Aaron's book taught me to model smarter for 3D printing. We needed an adaptor to use detail tools with a new mini vacuum that we just bought. A few hours later, we had it in hand thanks to 3D Printing with SketchUp. I will continue to use the workflows and pro tips found in this awesome book to bring my SketchUp models into the real world. Whether you are an experienced SketchUp user or brand new to the world of 3D modeling and printing, this book is an excellent resource!
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Nisreen Mar 03, 2023
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Very well written book, which allowed me to understand SketchUP and 3D Printing. I’m familiar with SketchUP as an Interior Designer and having knowledge on creating models that can be printed is awesome. I look forward to creating exciting project using techniques I learned from this book.
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