Hardware Reference
In-Depth Information
When your design is finished, you will have to export it to a special file format so that it
can be 3D printed. To do so, go to
File
|
Export
and export the file as STL, which is the
format required by many 3D printers and 3D-printing manufacturers.
Note
The code for this part can be found inside the GitHub repository of the project at the fol-
lowing URL:
Once your design is ready, you have to produce it. There are many ways to do this. Of
course, one option is to print the case using your own 3D printer if you have one. If you
don't, you will have to use one of the many 3D-printing services available on the Web.
I recommend using Shapeways. I don't have any commercial deal with them, it's just that
their interface is very user-friendly and their prices are competitive. You can go to the fol-
lowing web address for more information:
You will be prompted to create an account and to upload your first file. The Shapeways
interface will analyze the file and check whether it can be printed without potential prob-
lems. You will also get a price estimate for your design. The following is what I got with
the case I uploaded:
