Typically the files on Thingiverse are .STL format, which is portable 3D model. One feeds it into a slicer program (there are several to choose from) to produce GCode that uses the specifications of one's particular printer so that the right GCode gets spit out.
On 12/17/2018 3:26 PM, Zane Healy via cctalk wrote: > Are the files “platform independent”? I know very little about 3D printing, > but have been tempted to get a printer for a while now. Though I’m worried > about what my kids wanting to use it. :-) > > Zane > > > > > On Dec 17, 2018, at 1:12 PM, Torfinn Ingolfsen via cctalk > <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> FWIW, the easiest way to find out if somebody has made (or has tried >> to make) replacement parts for anything that can be 3D-printed is to >> go to thingiverse.com with your web browser. >> And then search for whatever thing you need (search terms / words are >> a separate subject, try as wide or as many as have time for. >> When you find a part, look at pictures, comments, makes and so on to >> try to figure out if this is a working part or just something somebody >> has mad a 3D model of, and never tested. >> Some relevant examples: >> https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:360853 PDP-8 Panel Switch Toggle >> https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:386762 DEC RL-02 Spindle Ground Brush >> https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2454690 PDP Stand - Mount >> >> HTH >> On Sun, Dec 16, 2018 at 10:35 PM Al Kossow via cctalk >> <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> On 12/15/18 11:36 PM, Rod G8DGR via cctalk wrote: >>> >>>> However I began to think would it be possible to create a close copy of an >>>> 8/e out of modern parts. >>> >>> Redoing the CPU in obtanium TTL would be desirable. >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> mvh >> Torfinn > >
