taffer 946 Posted April 16, 2020 @netsmithUK On the main page under resources, would you consider hosting a repository for 3d printed custom parts etc? I know there's free mods on thingyverse (?) Etc but it would be nice if there was an option where people could upload them here with even a tab on the specific model page that would link to the files! If space is an issue, tamiyaclub could start with a link and description etc The link option would be useful for non free stuff on shapeways for example We have movies so why not 3d printed files? Thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
netsmithUK 484 Posted April 16, 2020 I really like the idea people sharing 3D models to be printed out. What are the standard file formats that would be required? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taffer 946 Posted April 16, 2020 On thingyverse the files are normally zipped up and can contain instructions, jpg's and the actual 3d printer file, typically .STL 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobgoblin 1059 Posted April 16, 2020 Brilliant idea. You people are welcome to all my STL's from thingiverse 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
netsmithUK 484 Posted April 16, 2020 Mmmm zip files are problematic from a security/safety point of view (As basically people could stick anything in them) so might need to start off with just the STL files and some covering description. Perhaps, before I go coding it all etc, you could set something up in the forum to see how many people would have things that they are happy to share for free? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taffer 946 Posted April 16, 2020 Me? 🤣 I think if you posted the request it would have more gravitas? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
netsmithUK 484 Posted April 16, 2020 I’m a strong believer is people taking charge with stuff like this at least taking it as far as they can. Works much better when someone who is close to it is pushing it and rallying the troops. (Otherwise I’d be swamped in people suggesting things that I do all the set up on only to find they then are not used ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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