A full guide of how to 3D print any objects using Autodesk ReCap (formerly ReMake). I will also cover my Simplify3D settings.
The procedure is quite simple actually. Find an object you wish to duplicate, it could even be something very useful, like a bike pedal in case your's broke. You see where I'm going with this? Anything you wish to repair or make an exact copy of, is possible with this method.
Autodesk ReCap:
https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/recap-pro
STL file of Cupid:
https://goo.gl/VmP1Fn
You need a camera and about 10 minutes of your time. Walk around the object and take a photo every 10 degrees while doing a full loop around the object. Do this at three different angles and you will end up with many images that Autodesk ReMake will be able to process into a 3D model of the existing object. This procedure is called photogrammetry.
When the 3D model inside ReMake has been cleaned up you are able to export it as a STL file for your slicing software (Simplify3D) to recognize. I used 3 perimeters with a 0.5mm nozzle, at 60mm/s the angel was estimated to have a printing time of only 6,5h.
I used my GoPro Hero 5 Black for the timelapse shot and it always ends up to be very satisfying to watch. I used pink PLA at 205 degrees celcius, and the overall quality was fairly impressive, even when using 0.3mm layer height.
I then used some cheap white paint with multiple layers, and the result was quite impressive! My mom is now using the cloned statue, not able to see much difference between the original and the copied one.
My Favourite 3D Printer:
Creality CR-10 Golden:
https://goo.gl/L2UayK
Coupon Code: 3DCR1
Creality CR-10 Blue:
https://goo.gl/xMBWCj
Coupon Code: VCR10
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