i know this isnt really the right place to post this but i cant find an active laser cutting community on here. if there is one please point me to it!

i made a laser cuttable version of something on thingiverse and went to post it as a remix but at some point thingiverse started requiring a 3d model file to post things? quite disappointing. i tried printables too and they have the same requirement. does anyone know if theres a “thingiverse for laser cutting”?

  • Manyfold
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    124 days ago

    @sixleaf what format are the files in? We’ll happily add support for it, and we’re about to launch a public federated instance you can use for hosting…

    • clover (it/they)OP
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      123 days ago

      these files are SVG but DXF is also a common format. would love to help test things!

  • Rikudou_Sage
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    124 days ago

    Makerworld? Bambu recently released their laser / 3D printer hybrid. Though I have no idea whether they require the files to be doable on their printer.

    • @[email protected]
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      124 days ago

      I’m pretty sure Bambu wants the files as sliced by Studio just like everything else there. They want the machine profiles for users to download and print. Right down to the color of the filaments for the FDM stuff.

    • clover (it/they)OP
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      123 days ago

      im finding recent uploads with just svgs and no, uh, “print profiles” so i think thats a yes. kinda sucks though, i somewhat despise bambu and really dont want to use their site.

    • @[email protected]
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      217 days ago

      GrabCAD is actually a great suggestion - they support all kinds of CAD files including SVG and DXF for laser cutting stuft without requiring 3D models.

  • Remy Rose
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    424 days ago

    Does Manyfold support SVGs/etc? It seems awesome but it might be self-host only, not sure there are any public instances.

    • Manyfold
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      423 days ago

      @MxRemy @sixleaf we do indeed; SVG, DXF, all sorts of things. And we’re about to launch a public instance, happy to DM the URL if you want early access.

      • Remy Rose
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        122 days ago

        Whoaa public instance! That’s AMAZING, will definitely be there! ❤

      • clover (it/they)OP
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        223 days ago

        perfect! would absolutely be down to help test things and possibly contribute if i find the time :3

    • clover (it/they)OP
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      115 days ago

      they allow it but they now also require a model file to be included too. they didnt used to require this.

  • @[email protected]
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    223 days ago

    Since it just a remix, can’t you put original 3mf/stl file and add your version to the download section? If that’s work, just add to 3d model file title “by xxx” To give credit to original designer so they are no confusion between your files and the original designer.

    • clover (it/they)OP
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      123 days ago

      i could but that wouldnt work for original designs. considering just uploading a basic cube stl just to bypass the requirement…