Print "Carl," the Protein!
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<p>I randomly picked and studied a (putative protein)[<a href="https://www.uniprot.org/uniref/UniRef90_A0A359H533">https://www.uniprot.org/uniref/UniRef90\_A0A359H533</a>], which I later named "Carl." I was watching a lot of Walking Dead at the time...</p> <p>Here is the link for the amino acid sequence:</p> <p>Using a bunch of other software (Uniport, Swiss-Model, Chimera, MeshLab) I was able to turn the amino acid sequence into a 3D model and figure out some cool properties with the protein. Feel free to message me if you want to learn how to do this!</p> <p>I plan on making this into an educational model to teach those interested in taking an amino acid sequence and turning it into 3D models. It helped me understand more about the protein when I was able to hold a 3D model.</p> <h3>SUPPORTS & MODEL ORIENTATION</h3> <blockquote><p>If using supports, there is a lot of cleaning up and smoothing needed in all of the crevices. Also, consider rotating the model in your 3D printer's software to optimize a better print time and reduce the number of supports needed.</p> <h3>POLYGON REDUCTION</h3> <p>I significantly reduced the polygons in the model. There were tens of thousands of polygons in the original model so I reduced it down to approximately 7,500 polygons.</p> <h3>BOM</h3> <p></p> <blockquote><p>Print the following:<br/> (1) Part 1 (red)<br/> (1) Part 2 (gold)<br/> (2) Dowel</p> <h3>ABS FILAMENT</h3> </blockquote> <p>Try printing the model in ABS and do an acetone post-process for a nice finish!</p> <h3> UPDATES</h3> </blockquote> <p>11-27-19</p> <blockquote><p>I increased the mesh to incorporate more polygons (~85,000), which generates a smoother model. The model is split into two parts for easier printing and can glue together. I would like to add a dowel into the center of the model to assist with lining up the two sides quicker.</p> </blockquote> <h3>Print instructions</h3><h3>Category: Biology Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer Brand:</strong> MakerGear</p> <p><strong>Printer:</strong> <a href="http://amzn.to/2DvpEsj">MakerGear M2</a></p> <p><strong>Rafts:</strong> No</p> <p><strong>Supports:</strong> Yes</p>
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