CHAPTER 12

image

Working with Objects

Seeing your 3D printer generate objects is really cool. When you create solutions and things you can use every day, the experience is even greater. However, there is more to 3D printing than just downloading and printing things. Indeed, most things on Thingiverse can be downloaded and printed with no changes. However, sometimes you need the same thing, only with a hole in a different place or maybe a bit longer or wider.

Also, most things you print can be used with little or no work, but some things will require trimming, reaming out holes, and so forth. If you are creating things for decoration or personal wear, ...

Get Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your 3D Printer now with the O’Reilly learning platform.

O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.