Скачать или смотреть How to convert text into 3D print, using SVG file created in GIMP and FreeCAD

Ever wondered how simple text can become a real 3D printed object? 🤔
In this video, I’ll show you step-by-step how to convert text into a 3D printable model using free and open-source tools!

🔧 What you’ll learn in this video:

How to design text and convert it into an SVG file using GIMP

How to import the SVG into FreeCAD

Using Draft Workbench to process the text

Creating thickness with Pad operations to turn 2D text into a 3D solid

Preparing the final model for printing using Ultimaker Cura

Scaling the model correctly 📏

Choosing the right orientation for better print quality 🖨️

🛠 Software used:

GIMP – to create and export clean SVG text

FreeCAD – to convert SVG into a 3D model using Draft & Pad tools

Ultimaker Cura – to slice, scale, and orient the model for 3D printing