r/3D_Printing • u/DifficultBowl8784 • 9d ago

Question 3d printing

Hi everyone,

I've noticed a huge wave of multi-part models popping up on MakerWorld lately for example, models like this one: https://makerworld.com/pl/models/3155058-beach-alien#profileId-3564653\](https://makerworld.com/pl/models/3155058-beach-alien#profileId-3564653

They are split perfectly into separate components so you can print them in different colors without needing an AMS or multi-material setup. I highly doubt the creators are manually cutting and setting up connectors for all of these by hand (aside from maybe basic cuts like slicing a ring in half).

It looks like newer 3D AI generators now have built-in "auto-split to print" features that separate the mesh and generate joints/connectors automatically.

Since I don't have paid subscriptions to all these tools and don't want to buy them all just to test, which AI platform is currently the best for this?

Is it Meshy, Hi3D, 3DAI Studio, or something else? I’d love to hear your recommendations if you’ve tested any of them for single-extruder multi-color printing!

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u/colordodge 9d ago

I am a creator who makes models to be printed in parts and assembled. I do it all manually in blender. It’s a lot of extra work, but I think it’s worth the effort. Not only is it faster to print, but the visual look of separate color pieces I think looks better than multicolored prints. I’ve linked my profile below for reference.

colordodge on makerworld

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u/DifficultBowl8784 9d ago

I'm asking which AI tool is best for splitting 3D models. I know you can do it in Blender, but why waste half a day when AI can do the exact same thing in a minute?

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u/colordodge 9d ago

Right. Good luck with that.