3D Printing with SketchUp: Use SketchUp to generate print-ready models and transform your project from concept to reality

My nephew got a 3D printer for his birthday. He is obsessed with learning new ways to utilize it! This book was a HIT with him! He loved it! And he continues to amaze me with his creations.

If there is one thing that I support wholeheartedly, it's putting new and useful technology into the hands of as many people as possible. Your whole take on problem solving changes when you are granted the kind of freedom that 3D printing allows.This book is a great bridge to that capability. 3D printers vary widely, but the prices are improving. That just leaves the other side of it: how do you get the things to print? With this, you have a very usable option.To be honest, starting my 3D printing manufacture work in Blender, I never really considered SketchUp. I had used it in the past, but didn't realize how widely functional it was and, in many ways, preventing the headaches that other design platforms may go through.That, and the author's contribution of not only expertise but insights into the intuitive process of modeling for printing (which has its own set of challenges) makes it both useful as a learning tool and an enjoyable read.In all, definitely a great pick for someone looking to dive into design for 3D printing but not sure what design application is best suited for their needs!

Awesome book, is a must-have guide for anyone interested in 3D printing. It empowers readers to harness the power of SketchUp and turn their ideas into tangible creations. With its comprehensive coverage, practical examples, and user-friendly approach, this book is an invaluable resource that will help you unlock the full potential of 3D printing with SketchUp.

I do designs for 3D printing in many formats and SketchUp has become one of my favorites to use for it since I read this book,, it was and is really helpful

Purchasing Aaron Deitzen's book is an easy way to jump into 3D printing. Although I do not own a 3D printer, Aaron has inspired me to Google "3D printing services near me". I am already familiar with SketchUp, so it is much less daunting to imagine creating my own models for a 3D print with that software. His book has introduced me to .stl files the primary file format to pass geometry from SketchUp to the World of 3D printing and slicer software that prepares the model to print. As an architect, and DIY hobbyist I see myself printing buildings, keepsakes and scout projects.

I loved reading this book. There are many insights in the book. It can be expanded to FDM and similar 3d printing processes. Both beginner and intermediate users can use this. Sketchup or a similar CAD software is a prerequisite to understanding the contents of this book. It features steps from how to get started to the basics and covers all the bases up to the assembly and post-processing parts of the book. The book is divided into two parts. Part 1 features preparation for the printing processPart 2 is much more advanced and features modeling in 3D printing.

This book is presents, in a very clear and approachable manner, the ins and outs of using SketchUp to create models for 3D printing. While it assumes the user has a fundamental knowledge of using the basic tools in SketchUp, Mr. Dietzen presents the process in an easy to understand way. From the tone of the book it is obvious that Aaron not only knows the topic very well, he actually enjoys doing what he describes. He includes numerous illustrations and step-by-step procedures. If you follow his instruction you should be very successful in creating your own 3D printable objects.

I have been casually 3D printing with SketchUp for a few years. Aaron's book taught me to model smarter for 3D printing. We needed an adaptor to use detail tools with a new mini vacuum that we just bought. A few hours later, we had it in hand thanks to 3D Printing with SketchUp. I will continue to use the workflows and pro tips found in this awesome book to bring my SketchUp models into the real world. Whether you are an experienced SketchUp user or brand new to the world of 3D modeling and printing, this book is an excellent resource!