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    32 bit system

    in UltiMaker Cura

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    3 hours ago, ahoeben said:

    Cura 2.3 isn't very good at printing over USB to non-Ultimaker printers. It has improved some since two years ago, but it is still problematic for some printers (simply because Ultimaker does not support USB printing anymore). The printer you select from the list of printer models does not influence USB connectivity at all.

     

    If you really want to print over USB from a 32 bit Cura, perhaps it is better to use the "legacy" Cura 15.04.

     

    32 bit system

    in UltiMaker Cura

    Posted · Edited by ctdigger

    3 hours ago, ahoeben said:

    Cura 2.3 isn't very good at printing over USB to non-Ultimaker printers. It has improved some since two years ago, but it is still problematic for some printers (simply because Ultimaker does not support USB printing anymore). The printer you select from the list of printer models does not influence USB connectivity at all.

     

    If you really want to print over USB from a 32 bit Cura, perhaps it is better to use the "legacy" Cura 15.04.

    ahoeben, Sounds like it would be less a hassle to do the build on the computer then save to an SD card then insert SD card into the Ender-3 and print from there. Where do I find the download for "Legacy" 15.04

    Thanks again

    modeling from a photo

    in Design for Additive Manufacturing

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    34 minutes ago, cloakfiend said:

    Thats way too low quality. You need to see the shape of his body. And how his fur flows. Youll need a side view, top down view...etc. all angles to understand how everything looks like from all angles. I can draw but sculpting took me a a while to get quick at it. You  basically need to know how every single visible part of his looks like, from mulriple angles. So you can model it. Making things up to fill in gaps comes with experience. 

     

    Try to save some time and see if you can find 3d renders from people who have done them before as they usually post different angles, which is helpful to define the basic shape.

    Well, I guess I have my work cut out for. I will keep looking for more info and thank you very much for all your help, it is greatly appreciated.

    Ctdigger

    modeling from a photo

    in Design for Additive Manufacturing

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    2 hours ago, cloakfiend said:

    Ive done a few of these reconstructions. And ive done my friends dog as well. Normally dog traits are common to the breed so you can use a similar dog for reference and then photos of your own to personalize it with your own dogs features. 

    One photo is not really enough to estimate depth, but if you know the breed you can just estimate and use references. Its not that bad. Mine took 6 hours to do. I did a few book front cover recontructions as well. Forest of Doom was my favourite! Its in the what have you made section. 

     

    It really brings out your creativity and makes you think in a logical way! Good fun. But i tried to copy a giger face and whilst the face came out ok(after like 9 hours!) I had no visual reference for the rest and kinda gave up. But then again copying a drawing is much harder as it is fiction, and only one reference of it exists.

     

    I use zbrush to sculpt with, but there are many alternatives and use what whatever programe you are quickest at because...its gonna take you a long time if you havent 3d sculpted before! But if you persist and keep refining your model from all angles, youll get there eventually and will be very happy....and learned a lot on the way!

    I found this photo which is very close to his body profile. His color is more of the German Shepard brown, white, black but that isn't important. If I find other profiles, ie: the back, the other side would that help?

    Thank You for the help.

    Ctdigger

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    32 bit system

    in UltiMaker Cura

    Posted

    ahoeben, Thank you for the reply. I added the"Custom FDM Printer" but my Ender-3 machine doesn't recognize it, what am I doing wrong? the printer works fine from the sd card, do I unplug the sd card before adding the printer? I am going from my laptop to the printer via USB cable.

    Again Thanks for the help.

    Ctdigger

    32 bit system

    in UltiMaker Cura

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    I have a 32 bit computer, I have downloaded the latest version for 32 bit. My question: I have an Ender-3 3D printer I just got and when I go to set up the printer there is no Ender model available, so no printer. Is there an easy fix for this?

    Thanks for the help

    Ctdigger

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