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Considered as the next “trillion-dollar” business, every industry is in the race to equip its personnel with techniques to prototype and simplify complex manufacturing process. This book will take you through some simple to complex and effective principles of designing 3D printed objects using Blender.   There is a comprehensive coverage of projects such as a 3D print-ready octopus pencil holder, which will teach you how to add basic geometric shapes, and use techniques such as extruding and subdividing to transform these shapes into complex meshes. Furthermore, you’ll learn to use various techniques to derive measurements for an object, model these objects using Blender, organize the parts into layers, and later combine them to create the desired object with the help of a 3D printable SD card holder ring design project. The final project will help you master the techniques of designing simple to complex puzzles models for 3D printing.   Through the course of the book, we'll explore various robust sculpting methods supported by Blender to create objects. You’ll move, rotate, and scale the object, and manipulate the view. You’ll edit objects with actions such as bends or curves, similar to drawing or building up a clay structure of different shapes and sizes. By the end of the book, you will have gained thorough practical hands-on experience to be able to create a real-world 3D printable object of your choice.   What you will learn  [*]Get to know about the different types of 3D printers and their limitations [*]See how Y, H, and T shapes illustrate different ideas of successful 3D design for home 3D printers [*]Set up and configure Blender to model a file for 3D printing [*]Understand material characteristics, printing specifications, tolerances, and design tips [*]Work through the techniques of editing complex meshes, smoothing, combining shapes, and exporting them into STL files for printing [*]Break down complex geometries into multiple simple shapes and model them in layers using Blender [*]Design, manipulate, and export 3D models for 3D printing with Blender [*]Master the art of creating meshes, scaling, subdivision, and adding detail with the Boolean modifier as well as sculpting a custom shape [*]Cut a model into small pieces and understand how to design complex interlocking joints that form a part of a jigsaw puzzle  Who this book is forIf you’re new to the world of 3D printing, this is the book for you. 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Key Features  Design 3D models that will print successfully using Blender, a free 3D modelling program Customize, edit, repair, and then share your creations on Makerbot's Thingiverse website Easy-to-follow guide on 3D printing; learn to create a new model at the end of each chapter  Book DescriptionA new industrial age is here. Machines designed to build useful and interesting objects have moved from the factory to the home. Whether you have a 3D printer or not, learning how to design your first 3D models is the best way to become part of the 3D printing movement. 3D Printing Blueprints will teach you, step by step, the tools and techniques of using Blender, a free 3D modelling program, to build 3D models for printing with simple and fun hands-on projects.3D Printing Blueprints uses engaging and fun projects that teach Blender modeling for 3D printing through hands-on lessons. First you'll learn basic modeling and make a small simple object. Then each new project brings with it new tools and techniques as well as teaching the rules of 3D printing design. Eventually you'll be building objects designed to repair or replace everyday objects. Finally you'll be able to even tackle other people's models and fix them to be 3D printable.  Through the course of doing the blueprints you will custom build one-of-a-kind objects that you can call your own. Starting from a custom vase formed from a picture, lessons will progress to a multi-part modular robot toy. Then simple machines will be designed with custom gears and functions. Eventually you'll learn how to download models from the Internet and make custom objects. Finally you'll be able to build models with near real life specifications and make a print that can be used for small object repair.  3D Printing Blueprints will teach you everything you need to know about building custom 3D models to print successfully on modern home 3D printers.What you will learn  Use the rules of Y, H, and T to guide your designs Build 3D objects from simple shapes Edit shapes using modifiers and directly modify their geometry Build objects to real-life specifications Make interconnecting parts Build machines that will perform simple tasks Learn about sculpting tools that will allow for the creation of organic shapes Reproduce the shape of real-life objects in the virtual space accurately Repair downloaded 3D models that may not be ready to print Edit the settings on your 3D printer to make cool print effects  Who this book is for\"3D Printing Blueprints\" is for anyone with an interest in the 3D printing revolution and the slightest bit of computer skills. 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