I realised today that I always use a search engine to try to find 3D models but they do not index the multitude of maker sites very well. I get better results by going to the sites individually to see what others have produced.
These lists are a reminder of the sites I should probably go to first.
3D Marketplaces
A veteran of sites catering for professional modellers as well as people sharing their hobby creations. A lot of what is on the site is for games or for creating visuals and they are often not suitable for 3D printing.
A relatively new site aimed at makers. Much of what is on the site is suitable for 3D printing, with some CNC and laser cutting files.
3D Print Specific Download Sites
Bambu Labs - https://makerworld.com/
Creality - https://www.crealitycloud.com/
Prusa - https://www.printables.com/
Ultimaker - https://www.thingiverse.com/
3D Modelling Components
See my previous article for where to get things like nuts and bolts to include in CAD models:
https://blog.discoverthat.co.uk/2019/12/sources-of-components-for-3d-models.html
I rarely print finished models made by other people. Not because there is anything wrong with them but usually because I have a specific design in mind and end up creating my own version from scratch. I also don't always find time at the moment to share my creations on any of those sites. I do try to put them on this blog.
==
No comments :
Post a Comment