3D Designining Pokemon in SelfCAD
SelfCAD is a simple all-in-one 3D design software that lets users create, edit, and prepare their models for 3D printing, all in one place. Unlike some 3D modeling software that can be hard for beginners to use, SelfCAD is made to be easy to understand. Whether you're creating something for a real project, like a custom tool or architectural model, or something creative, like game characters or 3D prints of your favorite animated figures, SelfCAD is a user-friendly tool that helps you achieve all that.
One of the best features of SelfCAD is the ability to create 3D models of popular characters, like Pokémon. With their variety of unique and creative creatures, Pokémon are a great challenge for 3D modeling beginners. To design a pokemon, check out the interactive tutorial. In summary, begin by launching the workspace:
Select the Sphere from the 3D Shapes to create the basic shape:
Set the parameters of the sphere as shown and tick the check mark to finalize the sphere:
The next step is to make a drawing on the object. In the Drawing category, select 3D Sketch and choose Line tool from the tools panel. On the plane settings, select the Back/Front plane:
Click on the highlighted points to draw the line. Then select the Arc tool, Arc 2:
Then click “X” to close the 3D Sketch panel:
On the Tools category select Fill Polygon tool and tick the check mark to finalize it:
Then from the Modify category select Add Thickness. Set the Thickness to 9 and set the Mirrored Thickness to true:
Tick the check mark to finalize the thickness. Select the mesh 4 and mesh 5. On the Stitch and Scoop choose Union, and tick the check mark to finalize the union:
Activate the Face Selection and select the faces as shown. Select Extrusion from the Modify category:
Set the Individual and Connect Neighbors to true. Tick the check mark to finalize the extrusion:
De-select the regions and then select the Spiral from the Generators:
Set the parameters of the Spiral as shown and tick the check mark to finalize it:
Finally the Koffing is finally ready. You can then give it a color of your choice by clicking on the Color Picker:
SelfCAD is a great tool for anyone who wants to try 3D modeling, and making a Pokémon model is a great way to begin. After 3D modeling, you can use the in-built online slicer of SelfCAD to slice your designs and generate the G-code to send to your 3D printer. Learn how to slice files in the video below.
Enjoy powerful modeling, rendering, and 3D printing tools without the steep learning curve.
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