dare
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Post by dare on Sept 16, 2017 22:17:48 GMT
Its funny because I use Autodesk's 3DsMax software, which also uses a lightbulb as 'show' / 'hide'... but the 'off' state is much more grayed out there, so it didn't occur to me that a bright white lightbulb icon was 'off.'
I am working on a pipeline from 3D art sculpting tools (Zbrush / 3DsMax) to the M3. I think generating a depth map from a 3D sculpt, and going through Dmap2gcode will be my first test.
Thanks for the tip on creating toolpaths.
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Post by jreimers on Sept 16, 2017 23:10:27 GMT
Its funny because I use Autodesk's 3DsMax software, which also uses a lightbulb as 'show' / 'hide'... but the 'off' state is much more grayed out there, so it didn't occur to me that a bright white lightbulb icon was 'off.' I am working on a pipeline from 3D art sculpting tools (Zbrush / 3DsMax) to the M3. I think generating a depth map from a 3D sculpt, and going through Dmap2gcode will be my first test. Thanks for the tip on creating toolpaths. That is exactly how I am doing it. I create a Grayscale depth map in Lightwave or Cinema 4D and import it into MeshCam. Works very well. Much better than trying to maintain the 10000 Triangle Limit in an STL for Fusion 360.
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Post by aforww on Sept 17, 2017 14:47:16 GMT
Its funny because I use Autodesk's 3DsMax software, which also uses a lightbulb as 'show' / 'hide'... but the 'off' state is much more grayed out there, so it didn't occur to me that a bright white lightbulb icon was 'off.' I am working on a pipeline from 3D art sculpting tools (Zbrush / 3DsMax) to the M3. I think generating a depth map from a 3D sculpt, and going through Dmap2gcode will be my first test. Thanks for the tip on creating toolpaths. That is exactly how I am doing it. I create a Grayscale depth map in Lightwave or Cinema 4D and import it into MeshCam. Works very well. Much better than trying to maintain the 10000 Triangle Limit in an STL for Fusion 360. What are you guys creating a depth map from? Regular 2D pictures? I've got a very important (sentimental) project I'm trying to do but can't seem to find the tools to do it. At least ones that don't cost a grand.
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Post by jreimers on Sept 17, 2017 14:53:06 GMT
Alex, we are both 3D graphics artist. We model and render 3D graphics for a living mine are usually pretty high poly counts so they dont transfer into usable stl files because of he 10000 triangle limit in fusion. So to maintain detail a depth map works better than the stl file. If you want to message me about your project I can let you know what is doable in the software I use.
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Post by Derek the Admin on Sept 18, 2017 20:18:11 GMT
Updated the original post to include a meshcam tutorial jreimers made and a vid on setting stepper drivers that I made.
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Post by Derek the Admin on Sept 22, 2017 13:04:17 GMT
Added clarkdv's (aka Big Man Black TShirt) video series on M3 assembly to the OP. I'd like to give him a big THANK YOU for doing the videos.
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Post by Derek the Admin on Sept 22, 2017 13:15:42 GMT
Added Jody's vid tutorial of double sided machining with meshcam. Hat tip to him for the great work.
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Post by jreimers on Nov 8, 2017 16:05:52 GMT
What happened to the engraving video Alex? The banjo music wasn't that bad!
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Post by aforww on Nov 8, 2017 16:49:09 GMT
What happened to the engraving video Alex? The banjo music wasn't that bad! I'm going to redo it. Not just because of the music, Fusion changed things up slightly.
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Post by Derek the Admin on Nov 8, 2017 19:52:41 GMT
I just removed the link to it. Holler when ya get another one and we can relink it.
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Post by aforww on Nov 8, 2017 19:56:20 GMT
I just removed the link to it. Holler when ya get another one and we can relink it. Sorry, I should have done that. Completely forgot about it. I should have it done in a bit. Going to finish the hall sensor video, then do that one.
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Post by Derek the Admin on Nov 9, 2017 0:24:24 GMT
It's no sweat man. Team effort.
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Post by Derek the Admin on Dec 21, 2017 13:54:35 GMT
Added Carve King build overview from DHS Designs
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Post by kazf16 on Jul 1, 2018 13:06:20 GMT
The wireless xbox controller video is not working. It keeps saying it is in restricted mode and I must have permission to view it. Am I missing something?
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Post by Derek the Admin on Jul 1, 2018 16:39:23 GMT
The guy who made it must have restricted access. I’ll shoot him an email and ask him about it.
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