Doodle3D Ever wanted to 3D-print your own drawings but didn’t know where to start? The Doodle3D WiFi-Box connects your 3D-printer wirelessly to your tablet, smartphone or laptop and provides you with a very simple sketching tool even your children (or parents!) can use. Doodle3D makes your 3D-printer as accessible as a sheet of paper without needing any knowledge of difficult 3D design programs.

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How does it work? The Doodle3D software runs on the WiFi-Box. The user can connect to it through his/her browser. After creating a simple line drawing on an iPad or computer the user presses ‘print’. Layer by layer the printer creates a 3D object from the 2D sketch using plastic. This way you can print out your name, a symbol, just a simple doodle or anything you like within a few minutes. But there’s more, you can make the 3D object more than just an stack of 2D identical layers by sculpting and rotating the object. This way you can make a nicely designed 3D object without needing to make complicated blueprints!

Why? The 3D printing technique is going through a major rise at the moment, more and more becomes possible using this new technology. Even though 3D design programs are getting more user-friendly and accessible they still form a major barrier for the average person. There are websites like Thingiverse where you can download designs, but it is of course much nicer to print your own designs!

Your own 2D drawings printed in 3D using Doodle3DYour own 2D drawings printed in 3D using Doodle3D

The program is created by Rick Companje who works at FabLab Amersfoort and is a proud owner of a 3D printer. The idea of Doodle3D came forth out of his personal experience with the barriers of 3D design programs.

Kickstarter & the Doodle3D WiFi-Box

Doodle3D has run a successful Kickstarter campaign to be able to develop the Doodle3D WiFi-Box. We used the funding raised by our 753 backers to create the product which is now available for everyone! We are shipping since November 8th, 2013.

The Doodle3D WiFi-Box connects your 3D-printer wirelessly to your laptop, computer, tablet or smart-phone. The Doodle3D software runs on the WiFi-Box. Just connect to it through your browser, make a 2D sketch, convert it to 3D through the user-friendly interface and simply press Print. Your 3D printer will immediately start printing your Doodle3D design.

DIMENSIONS 7.4 x 6.2 x 2.2 cm

Contents:

• Doodle3D
• Ethernet Cable
• Power Supply
• USB Adapter (must be connected to the Doodle 3D for correct functioning)

Note - this product will be sent in generic packaging