Smithsonian 3D Library (and other stuff)

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If you didn’t know, the Smithsonian has a lot of Models, Paintings etc. open source:

https://3d.si.edu/cc0

(Here’s the rest: Smithsonian Open Access | Smithsonian Institution)

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Want to print or mill a megalodon tooth?

https://3d.si.edu/object/3d/carcharocles-megalodon:106e215b-a829-40c6-8e4d-dfba37350f36

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Allosaurus claw?

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That is a treasure trove of models.

Thank you for sharing.

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Well, now I do.

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As a matter of fact, I do Philipp. :smile:

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Man, that looks awesome. Now I want one as well… :open_mouth:

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I was pleasantly surprised at how well it turned out. My grandson will love it.

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How did you print it? With many supports I guess? :smiley:

I’m just going to try. :slight_smile:

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Actually not too bad. I used auto orient and Tree Supports.

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Wow!

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We got ours as well now. :sweat_smile:

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I saw these cookies today and she hand paints them. But maybe between some museum scans and these mechatronics we all have we could eat a piece of ancient history:

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Candy Megalodon Tooth. I hear you. Where’s that chocolate 3D printer when you need it? :smiley:

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  1. 3D print a megladon tooth
  2. make a silicone mold
  3. make chocolate megladon teeth
  4. Profit
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