[OpenSPIM] auotcad files for 3D printing

[WHEELER Ann]

Hi Tanner


Many thanks for that helpful explanation. We do need to edit the autocad file because our objectives are from different manufacturers to those used by the Dresden team. Its also why I want to 3D print as I suspect we mayn't get it right first time. I'll have a go at converting the stl to a dwg and go from there.


Ann


Dr Ann Wheeler

Head of IGMM Advanced Imaging Resource

IGMM, Edinburgh EH4 2XU, UK

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Subject: Re: [OpenSPIM] auotcad files for 3D printing

Hi Ann,

The sample chamber has an stl format on the openspim website, which is the normal file for most 3D printers. You won't be able to edit this file in autocad though. If you want to edit it before printing it, you'll have to use an online stl to .dwg converter to open it in autocad. Then, after editing, you'll have to re-export it as an stl file again for printing.

If you just want to test print it, the provided stl file will do fine.

Tanner

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On Jun 9, 2016, at 16:48, WHEELER Ann <Ann.Wheeler at igmm.ed.ac.uk<mailto:Ann.Wheeler at igmm.ed.ac.uk>> wrote:


Dear OpenSPIM list


I want to make a mock up of the sample chamber by 3D printing as we're testing our system. Has anyone tried this and does anyone have any AtuoCAD files we can have for this? There are some files on the website which are helpful but no in the format our 3D printer likes.


Alternatively if anyone has had any experience in converting the files on the OPENSpim website into an autocad friendly format that would helpful.


Ann


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