Re: 3D printer

[Mirco Piccin <pictux@gmail.com>]

Hi

> I would like to start a topic on 3d printers. Does anyone here have
> experience in using such printers with debian/linux?

here i am :)

> What brand would you recommend?
> How about kits?

i'm using an opensource 3d printer (RepRap project), specifically a Prusa i2.
It arrived as a kit.
Low price and good results.
Take a "tour" on the project wiki:
www.reprap.org
(there's also a forum)

> What software is there available in debian repositories to create 3D
> projects that can be directly printed?

if you are a programmer, use OpenSCAD.
Or you can use Blender.
(both opensource),

Then you need to export your object in STL format.
Then you need to use Slic3r (that is an italian opensource slicing sw)
http://slic3r.org/
to generate gcode from this STL.
At this point you need a 3d printer :)

> Thanks any input.

regards
Mirco