Below the CSM comes the SLA (Service Module to Lunar Module Adapter). In this video I discuss some basic printing tricks that can significantly reduce the amount of plastic used and time required to print. Don’t forget to like and subscribe!
Tag: 3D Printing
Assembling the LES and CSM
With the models released for the LES and CSM assembly can now begin. It’s a simple piece but there are some minor points to making an accurate model.
Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Build
In anticipation of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 I’m beginning a mostly 3D printed build of the Saturn V. In this episode I describe the plans for the build.
Saturn IB Part 7 – Command Module
In this episode I look at the 3D design and printing of the Command Module. This is by far my most complex 3D model to date.
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Saturn IB Part 6 – 3D Printing
Much of the Saturn IB project relied on 3D printing, both for parts and tools. In this video I introduce 3D printing so that you can decide if it’s right for you.
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3D Printing Software and Services
Existing models you can print:
https://www.thingiverse.com/
CAD and Design Software
FreeCAD – https://www.freecadweb.org/
OpenSCAD – http://www.openscad.org/
Tinkercad – https://www.tinkercad.com/
Fusion 360 – https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/
3D Printing Services
https://www.3dhubs.com/
https://www.shapeways.com/
Slicing Software
https://www.simplify3d.com/
https://ultimaker.com/en/products/ultimaker-cura-software