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It's software cad. You write code that makes the 3d model. And then you print the 3d model.

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[–] rikudou 6 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Build a simple house model! Make it configurable using customiser, it's pretty cool watching it rerender itself. Or make a LEGO brick, also a fun exercise.

Some of the things I made with it:

  • the iconic "days without accidents" plate with changeable numbers
  • an iPhone stand with slope customizable in the customiser
  • a simple toy bed
  • a keychain of the Lemmy logo
  • a custom phone case
  • a configurable task list with sliders
  • a calendar that automatically calculates the correct day of week, meaning no matter what year you set in the customiser, the days are always correct