Vizproto Tools

Note: This page is for tools, software, equipment available through the 3DVP/PRISM lab located at ASU's Grant Street Studios in downtown Phoenix, AZ and the Hayden Library MakerSpace lab on the ASU Main Campus. For general references/recources, go to the "Resources" page.

TOOL Check Out & lab reservation

Use the following Google FORM to check-out tools from the 3DVP lab and reserve lab space:

c/viewform

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Use the following Google FORM to check out tools/equipment and other resources from the MakerSpace lab in Hayden Library:

(Work in Progress)

3D Data Capture

Available in 3DVP Lab:

Artec Eva (hand held structured light scanner)
Next Engine (desktop 3D laser scanner)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdrL3gDMlRI
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC_lVo_Raks&t=517s (University of Victoria)
LIDAR (For large scale objects such as buildings). See Dan's Introduction HERE. Cyclone Software tutorial HERE. See full documentation in 3-Ring Binder that is kept with the system. Two large hard cases and survey tripod comprise kit. System kept in Dan's office at ASU (Tempe Center 166C).
DIY Body Scanner. The scanner uses an ASUS Prime Sense sensor in conjunction with the software Skanect Pro, which is loaded on 3DVP laptop. Full instructions on using the system can be found HERE. New scanner, called Structure Core, by Occipetal ships Dec. 2, 2019.
Qlone. App available for both Apple iOS products and Android. Can export colored meshes (.obj) and geometry (.stl and .ply) as well as AR models. Ask to use Dan's ASUS tablet.

Available on ASU Campus:

Micro CT Scanning (Institute for Human Origins. Contact: Dr. Gary Schwartz. Steve Graber also has one big enough for dogs)
Confocal Microscopy (Keck BioImaging Lab at ASU. Contact: Dr. Page Baluch)
Scanning Probe Microscopy (iLab at ASU)

Other Resources:

DIY Scanner. Uses photostereogrammetry. http://threedprintingtoday.com/index.php/2016/01/25/building-a-desktop-3d-scanner-part-1/
ReCap Pro (formerly 123Catch). Available for download (temp) here: https://www.autodesk.com/products/recap/free-trial?plc=RECAP&term=1-YEAR&support=ADVANCED&quantity=1

3D Software

Alicevision.org (Open source software for photogrammetry and digital reconstruction. PC and Linux only).
Blender. (Open source software for modeling and animation needs including compositing, particle effects, rendering, and more. Download the latest version as of Jan. 2023 is 3.4.1. ).

--Good set of beginning "official" tutorials to get you started (don't worry that they are labled at version 2.8).

--Converting Google Earth KMZ files to .OBJ using Blender

Fusion 360 (this software, along with Blender and TinkerCAD, is one of three primary 3D applicaitons for the Vizproto class)

--Running Fusion360 for Free in you Browser
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZxzdG0mFREyNnsb7PBgDOUg8L0gY_hX9lkFJXpJdIcY/edit?usp=sharing

--Fusion 360 for Absolute Beginners (Part 1):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5bc9c3S12g&list=RDCMUCo29kn3d9ziFUZGZ50VKvWA&index=6

--Fusion 360 for Absolute Beginners (Part 2):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXRMzJWo0-Q&list=RDCMUCo29kn3d9ziFUZGZ50VKvWA&index=5

--Fusion 360 for Absolute Beginners (Part 3):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS8dYA_Iluc&list=RDCMUCo29kn3d9ziFUZGZ50VKvWA&index=4

--importing and editing an .stl file (low poly objects):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IE7kKxdTFY

--Importing and editing an .stl file (high poly objects):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1ZLe04X1-4

--CAM and Machine a Mesh Model in Fusion 360:

https://www.instructables.com/id/CAM-and-Machine-a-Mesh-Model-in-Fusion-360

--Using the SLICER plug-in for translating solid models to planar objects:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twcU6tWFhnc (no longer supported - 20201001 by Autodesk's Fusion 360).

--Introduction to CAM. (Video focuses on 2D contour cuts).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VftazY1AHgo

--Setting up a CNC router cut with Fusion 360 (static instructions)

https://wikis.utexas.edu/display/SOAdigitech/2D+Contour+CNC+with+Fusion+360

--Setting jp a CNC router cut with Fusion 360 for a Shop Bot router (best).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_bM2nY9aD8&t=536s

LIghtburn (excellent software for controlling laser cutters). https://www.lightburnsoftware.com/

Meshmixer (link is to Windows. Try "Softonic" for Mac version?)

--5 top tips in Meshmixer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9VDKb3W4qA

--Splitting 3D mesh objects into components: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3Qgq34OAQo

--Combining diverse objects into one printable solid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GGnwDCFfv0

--Filling 90 degree holes in Meshmixer (pro tip!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AALztRRqgxE

--Old but useful (2011) tutorial on filling holes and topology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgBrt-vQvdQ

--Repair pipeline between Meshmixer and a slicing program (Simplify3D): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVT0pAo1zE8

Meshes versus NURBS: https://www.lifewire.com/mesh-vs-nurbs-for-3d-printing-2238
Rhino3D

--Grasshopper (plug-in for Rhino)

--Slicing geometry for laser cutting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VVJ_LvyKUk

MeshLab
Solid Works
Poser (3D figure posing and animation software). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZrhQ_f8Q28
Slic3r (opensource slicing software for creating g-code for 3D printing and CNC fabrication)
Slicer (plug-in for Fusion 360 that was discontinued in 2019. Ask Dan about using his off-line version of Slicer.)
Simplify3D (for preparing models for the Gigante). It is loaded on the ASUS laptop used for large scale printer.
Terrain2STL. Software for grabbing and processing 3D terrain models.

3D Production

Available in 3DVP Lab:

BOSS laser cutter. 150 watt. 24 x 40 inch bed (with passthrough). Dan's Tutorial.
Ender 3. Excellent small desktop 3D printer for low temp applications. Basic Ender 3 setup in Cura [demo by Daniel]
Q - smart (desktop 3D printer - single nozzle)
Q - pro (desktop 3D printer - dual nozzle). Youtube review. Youtube review 2. Filament extruder jam. Dual extruder replacement.
3DS 660 (Color 3D printing). 3DS 660 User Guide.
3DS 3510 Max (High end 16 micron printing in plastic). Technical data sheets.

Cerberus Gigante (large scale 54" vertical FDM machine).
- John Joe's video of Steve Graber's orientation.
- Instructions by Dan (202102130).
- Simplify 3D - Quick Start Instructions (software for preparing files for upload to Gigante)
Raise3D - E2. Dual nozzle 3D printer that can be used for dual color or dual material applications. Currently being bench tested. Quick start instructions by Dan Collins.
Roland MDX 40 (small scale CNC milling). See this MANUAL from Harvard. Use "SRP Player" to input .stl file and set up cut. Use" Roland V-Panel_MDX40A" to control machine (both programs are on DELL tower in 3DVP lab). John Joe's video of Dan's introduction.
Z-Corp 310. User Manual. Ethernet connection instructions. (Currently located in Tempe Center 163A)
Z-Corp 410. Ball State demo.
Zortrax M200. https://support.zortrax.com/extruder-motor-replacement/ . User Guide.
Delta-Bot Clay 3D printer. This is owned by the School of Art's Ceramic Department. Dan did some basic mechanical repairs and got it running using recipe and instructions by Jonanthan Keep (January 2020) from Suny New Paltz professor, Brian Czibesz . Dan set up a version of Cura (3D printer software from Ultimaker) configured for the clay printer dimensions and layer thickness. It's currently running on tiny PC laptop (Dan's personal device) plugged into printer. Jan Davids (Ceramics grad) successfully mixed clay recipe from J. Keep's instructions. Movie of printer in action. Recommended printer software .ini profile here (this for Slic3r, but useful values for any software. Just open in a text editor). Another profile for Cura here. Good info on Pneumatic Clay extruding. Rig is currently set up on a cart and stowed in GSS Room 151. Jan knows where key is.

Available in Sculpture Lab on ASU campus

CNC Router table (currently out of commission)
CNC Plasma table

Available in Dan's personal shop

CNC Router table (4 x 8 foot).
12 x 20 inch Chinese laser cutter

Alternative Binders and Materials for Powder-based printing (ZCorp 310 and 3DS 660)

https://www.metropolismag.com/architecture/emerging-objects-3d-printing-recipes/

Dan is a big fan of UC Berkeley Architecture Professor Ronald Rael and his wife, Designer Virginia San Fratello. They have developed all kinds of alternative recipes—see link above.

Available at Phoenix Forge

(Near 5th Ave. and Grand Ave on Van Buren, Phoenix. Starting February 16, 2021)

CNC Plasma table
CNC Router table with tool changer and vacuum material hold-down.
Raise3D - Pro (3D printer with dual nozzle).
Industrial CNC milling tools
Full wood shop
Metal formming and welding
Electronics Lab (with test equipment).
etc.

Other Interesting Tools

Low end Resin Printer from Creality. https://www.amazon.com/Creality-Photocuring-Filtering-Off-line-Printing/dp/B082XDH8NB/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=LD002R&qid=1593502505&sr=8-1&tag=3dpb-20&linkId=4407ca1de0996c63b29f3d5cf568f837&geniuslink=true

4D Tools

Stop Motion Animation (portable stand with camera and software)
Augmented Reality Coursesity class in AR leading to Google ARCore certificate. (also see Qlone reference in 3D scanning).
Virtual Reality (there is an Oculus Rift headset in the 3DVP lab. Version 1.0)
Volumetric Video. Metastage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX4SJTE3hmQ