Category Archives: openSCAD

An open-source 3d modeling program.

Heart Oil Dipping Dish

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

I made Erin a Valentine’s Day gift using Shapeways.  One of our favorite meals is fresh bread with olive oil and brie, and a bottle of wine.  So I designed an olive oil dipping dish with a recessed heart to … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to 3d Modeling with openSCAD – openSCAD Resources

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

A few resources have been particularly helpful for me as I have started to use openSCAD. The main openSCAD site: http://www.openscad.org/ The openSCAD site describes the program, and the scripting approach it takes to 3d modeling. Installation files are available … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to 3d Modeling with openSCAD – Installing

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

Installation in General Installation of openSCAD is straightforward in most cases. The program is available for Linux, Mac, and Windows from the openSCAD site. Scroll down to the section labeled “Download Releases”, and find the file appropriate for your operating … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to 3d Modeling with openSCAD

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

This summer I finally decided to try 3d modeling after reading an article in Wired magazine that laid out the process. I looked for an open source CAD program that would be straightforward to use, and that matched my design … Continue reading →

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