8-Update

[Jay Jaeger]

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. :-)
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> Zane
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> On Dec 17, 2018, at 1:12 PM, Torfinn Ingolfsen via cctalk <cctalk at classiccmp.org> wrote:
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>> 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
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>> HTH
>> On Sun, Dec 16, 2018 at 10:35 PM Al Kossow via cctalk
>> <cctalk at classiccmp.org> wrote:
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>>> On 12/15/18 11:36 PM, Rod G8DGR via cctalk wrote:
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>>>> However I began to think would it be possible to create a close copy of an  8/e out of  modern parts.
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>>> Redoing the CPU in obtanium TTL would be desirable.
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>> -- 
>> mvh
>> Torfinn
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