[nfbcs] 3D Printing

[rjaquiss]

Hello:

     Some files can be sent directly to a 3d printer. For example, the
.thing format files from MakerBot can be sent to a MakerBot printer. This is
because they are prepared to be printed in a specific location on the
printer bed. A .thing type file is only usable on a MakerBot. 

      .stl files, a very common format is analogous to a Word file. Word
uses a Word file to drive a particular printer creating a specific data
stream. The software used to drive 3d printers take .stl files and likewise
produces a stream of data specific to a given 3d printer.


Regards,

Robert


-----Original Message-----
From: nfbcs [mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David Andrews via
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Sent: Monday, February 01, 2016 7:07 PM
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Cc: David Andrews
Subject: Re: [nfbcs] 3D Printing

I would think it would be possible to send files to the printers, but more
difficult to edit/change those files.  You might talk to Clara VanGerven at
the National Center who has a good deal of experience with 3D printing.

Dave

At 07:51 AM 2/1/2016, you wrote:
>Hi All,
>
>I am doing some research for our agency on 3D Printing.  Is it possible 
>for a person using a screen reader to create items to print using a 3D 
>printer?

         David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
E-Mail:  dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org


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