UB40 Coaster

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This is a coaster specifically designed for all UB40 fans within the 3D printing community. UB40 creates uplifting reggae music that brings people joy. Use it to place your favorite beverage. This coaster measures standard size (100 by 100 by 5 mm), making it perfect for fitting into my coaster holder: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3130397 I printed this model with a 0.15mm layer height and 18% infill, using a 0.4mm nozzle. It requires no support, but you can use your own configuration if needed. Design Process I selected a logo from my browser and converted it into an SVG format in Inkscape. I then opened the SVG file in Blender and transformed it into a 3D object. In Meshmixer, I repaired the file and removed some imperfections. I also added a coaster to the design and merged it with the picture after scaling the image. I saved the model as an STL file and sliced it for printing. However, even after repairing the model in Meshmixer, it still had some issues. To address this, I decided to export the model into Netfabb Online Service. This app offers unlimited procedures for fixing STL files, which is a significant advantage over MakePrintable. With Netfabb Online Service, I was able to slice the model without any problems. If you're interested in learning how to design a 2D picture (google) into a 3D model, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6cmClwLhz8 This video is under 6 minutes long and provides a clear explanation of the process. To create your own 2D to 3D models, use Blender for free at: https://www.blender.org/download/ You can also download Inkscape for free at: https://inkscape.org/nl/download/ Best regards, Idea Lab