17 Dec
2018
17 Dec
'18
1:31 p.m.
Typically the files on Thingiverse are .STL format, which is portable 3D
model. One feeds it into a slicer program (there are several to choose
from) to produce GCode that uses the specifications of one's particular
printer so that the right GCode gets spit out.
On 12/17/2018 3:26 PM, Zane Healy via cctalk wrote:
Are the files ?platform independent?? I know very
little about 3D printing, but have been tempted to get a printer for a while now. Though
I?m worried about what my kids wanting to use it. :-)
Zane
On Dec 17, 2018, at 1:12 PM, Torfinn Ingolfsen via cctalk <cctalk at
classiccmp.org> wrote:
FWIW, the easiest way to find out if somebody has made (or has tried
to make) replacement parts for anything that can be 3D-printed is to
go to thingiverse.com with your web browser.
And then search for whatever thing you need (search terms / words are
a separate subject, try as wide or as many as have time for.
When you find a part, look at pictures, comments, makes and so on to
try to figure out if this is a working part or just something somebody
has mad a 3D model of, and never tested.
Some relevant examples:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:360853 PDP-8 Panel Switch Toggle
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:386762 DEC RL-02 Spindle Ground Brush
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2454690 PDP Stand - Mount
HTH
On Sun, Dec 16, 2018 at 10:35 PM Al Kossow via cctalk
<cctalk at classiccmp.org> wrote:
On 12/15/18 11:36 PM, Rod G8DGR via cctalk wrote:
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mvh
Torfinn However I began to think would it be possible to
create a close copy of an 8/e out of modern parts.
Redoing the CPU in obtanium TTL would be desirable.