How to repair and split up a model for 3D print

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Were you ever given something that someone desperately needed to be 3D printed, but it was completely impossible to print in 3D? Look no further. I included the problematic thing so you can follow along with me as we fix our friend the nurdle. Learn how to chop up a model and lay out parts for 3D printing. The videos below showcase my process using Blender keyboard shortcuts. Download Blender shortcuts: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ff5xgz42n7imxe0/welshskeyboard.py?dl=1 Learn Netfabb Basic: http://www.netfabb.com/basic.php Watch me work through these challenging tasks: Video 1: The first step to making it print: https://youtu.be/mmIE8eEOOiM Video 2: How I separated the nurdle into smaller parts: https://youtu.be/rwL5ynL5Dx0 Video 3: Getting everything ready for printing: https://youtu.be/EKcD7ScWuKk Video 4: Making sense of a confusing nurdle design: https://youtu.be/riFItLOZIjo Video 5: Separating delicate parts with precision: https://youtu.be/5gaAXMxoJAM Video 6: Understanding complex relationships between parts: https://youtu.be/5zU7DR330BE Video 7: Bringing it all together for a perfect print: https://youtu.be/lCscosiKtgk