I hope it's not against any rules... it's not as far as I know of, so I plugged your comment into ChatGPT:
Sure, I'd be happy to help you get started with 3D printing! I'll break it down into a few steps, from learning the basics of 3D modeling to printing your first custom part.
Learn the basics of 3D modeling:
To start, it's important to get familiar with 3D modeling software. Two popular free options are Tinkercad and Blender.
Tinkercad (Beginner-friendly): Tinkercad is a browser-based, user-friendly CAD software that helps you create 3D models easily. It's perfect for beginners.
Tinkercad tutorial: https://www.tinkercad.com/learn/designs
Understand 3D printing basics:
Learn about 3D printing technologies, materials, and the process. This will help you make better decisions when designing your parts.
When you're ready to buy a 3D printer, consider factors like build volume, material compatibility, and price. A few popular entry-level 3D printers include:
Once you've designed your 3D model, you'll need to prepare it for printing using slicer software. This software converts your model into instructions for the 3D printer. Popular slicer software includes:
Start with something simple to familiarize yourself with the 3D printing process. Then, move on to more complex projects like your custom Magic Trackpad support.
Join online communities:
Participate in online forums and communities to get advice, feedback, and inspiration. A few popular 3D printing communities include:
This is good advice. Tinkercad is hardly more difficult than Microsoft Paint and can be easy enough to start doing some basic DIY modeling in an afternoon.
I don't think it is. It starts with the design phase, which is arguably the hardest part, especially if you have no clue how printers work. It's much easier to just start printing pre-made stuff and then learn how to design your own, also taking inspiration from the stuff you've already printed.
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Stadia has not been cancelled, they just shuttered the internal development studios. The service itself is still alive and getting new games frequently.
If you'd have any clue of the games industry, you wouldn't be saying this.
AAA publishers are pushing heavily for this since it makes piracy and hacking obsolete and they always get what they want - there's no way that this is not the future of "popular" gaming.
