How to break up an stl file?

This is a simple file and sized for printing on a low-cost filament printer.  It fits on the print bed of my elegoo Neptune without the need to break it into  pieces.  The print also uses only 72 grams a filament with virtually no waste.  This means that you will get 13 car's worth of interiors with a single 1 kg spool of filament.,

You can get a good printer from $200 to $300.  Many Forumites will have suggestions as to brand and features.   For a few dollars extra you will can get features that will make your experience enjoyable.  You can go straight from the box to printing in a half hour.

An 1 kg spool PLA filament would be about $15.  So for an investment of $215 you can get sets for 13 cars at a cost of per car of $16.  Seats for the next 13 cars would be about a dollar per car.

It does not require rocket science to do this by your self, but if you have a geek for a teenager or neighbor or friend trade them printer time for their expertise.

Jan

If you provide the link to the source STL file, then I can attempt to make a cut and repair of the STL file and email it to you or a link.

You basically have to use an editor capable of making cuts in X,Y, or Z planes, and also the ability to repair the STL file object (must be water tight with no missing or flipped walls or structures).

One example using Meshmixer (sorry in advance- background music is terrible) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCfekLzHxw0

I'm more of an oldschool Netfabb user https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZArmZUk8cU and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TYFqOGbBY8

Another good tutorial of the basic concepts and process. Netfabb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceAWwfNM9xI

Yes, some other tools and slicers are capable of both the plane cut action and then also repair of STL, that said, I find Netfabb always gave me the best end results.

Also, great video on the STL format and why repair (especially after a cut) is so important.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-vx0FItnEw

Vernon, here's the link to zip file in OGR 3D Library.

https://3d.ogaugerr.com/upgrades/#Weaver

Jan

Only took a few seconds in Netfabb. I just made each individual section a a separate STL file for you.

WOW! Thanks very much. I was at work the last few days and just getting back to this now. I'm finding it more often where a 3D printer would be helpful, so I think it will be on the Christmas list this year. I will look into the model suggested, along with the videos.

Again, thank you!

Bobby

Bobby, did you get your 3D printer for Christmas?  If not, let me know.

Jan