3DPrinting
3DPrinting is a place where makers of all skill levels and walks of life can learn about and discuss 3D printing and development of 3D printed parts and devices.
The r/functionalprint community is now located at: [email protected] or [email protected]
There are CAD communities available at: [email protected] or [email protected]
Rules
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No bigotry - including racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, or xenophobia. Code of Conduct.
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Be respectful, especially when disagreeing. Everyone should feel welcome here.
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No porn (NSFW prints are acceptable but must be marked NSFW)
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No Ads / Spamming / Guerrilla Marketing
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Do not create links to reddit
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If you see an issue please flag it
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No guns
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No injury gore posts
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I think its cheaper and easier to pay for 3D printing service to see what can you expect from the quality. But if you want to print mechanical parts that are not available online you have to learn 3D modeling.
Both worlds 3D printing and 3D modeling are huge hobbies and I love them, but its not for everyone. You need patience for both and lot of learning/tuning to achieve what you want. Failed print is quite normal for begginers and it is painfull!
Maybe consider CAD modeling sofware for mechanical parts (like solidworks) and make your first model, then you can pay for printing service (kinda cheap nowdays) and decide if that is for you.
The main reason I have 3D printer is because Im geek and I love thinkering. Parts I print would be much cheaper if I payed for printing service, but I dont regret. Having printer at my home and knowledge to model what I want makes me feel super powerful lol