![]() ![]() Depending on scale, the printer will print quite fine details in your model like shadow lines, so don’t hold back on detailing your model with corrugations, brick patterns and other details. When modelling, I found that it is best to work in solid groups because the printer utility recognises these and automates most of the model formatting. In terms of turning your Sketchup objects into 3d prints, it is actually very easy. See photos of these examples on the page. It also has a dual nozzle allowing the you the option to print different colours simultaneously and it comes with a heated building platform which is important when the printer puts down the first rows of your model onto the build surface.Īfter assembling the printer and calibrating the building platform with the printing head, I created a few objects for test printing, including a small 2cm cube and my Sketchup Training logo which I spray painted grey as a bit of a trial. I chose this particular printer for its good reviews, substantial user base and the fact that this is a rebadged version of a much more expensive Makerbot printer, making it very good value for money. I recently acquired a Qidi Tech 1 3d printer from for a little bit under AU$1000 which arrived at my doorstep at lightning speed.
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