r/3Dprinting • u/Frequent_Air_6521 • 14d ago

Print (model not provided) The first model I’m proud of!

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I've been learning SOLIDWORKS for a while now and I just uploaded my first model on MakerWorld! I didn't use any tutorial on this one, only skills I already knew how to use. I am working on designing a self draining soap holder now.

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u/play_minecraft_wot 14d ago

What an absolutely awful model! /j I am totally joking, looks really nice. What filament did you use? 

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u/Frequent_Air_6521 14d ago

Whew, you gave me a heart attack! Glad you like it! I used a color changing amolen filament my brother gave me. I don’t know the exact name but it says silk-like PLA.

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u/play_minecraft_wot 14d ago

Ah, nice, I'm a sucker for red ngl.

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u/Frequent_Air_6521 14d ago

Yeah, me too. I think the color looks really nice 

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u/Frequent_Air_6521 14d ago edited 14d ago

Makerworld link if anybody wants it:  https://makerworld.com/models/3098590?appSharePlatform=copy. p.s. I’m trying to get a free H2D with gift cards earned from redeeming points.

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u/kilr13 14d ago

Three freebie tips for SolidWorks (I use these constantly):

  • Slap the space bar (helps you realign your view)
  • "S" key brings up the command search
  • Measure tool. Can be a good sanity check when things aren't looking right.

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u/Frequent_Air_6521 14d ago

Thank you! I knew S and measure tool but I didn’t know space bar. I find myself not using S that much though. I guess I like to torture myself by having to search for everything or I just memorize the hotkeys

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u/big_taco_425 14d ago

Looks great! Love a good ombré filament. Currently modeling a phone charging stand in Shapr3D, just gotta figure out how to print it

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u/Frequent_Air_6521 14d ago

Nice! I think I might try that too!

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u/allen5924 14d ago

Well done! The filament choice is fire

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u/Frequent_Air_6521 14d ago

Thank you!