Links and Resources

Seed .stl file links

Two spinner dipterocarp seed (Note: this file was imported into Tinkercad and a base was added to the model.)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uzOL64ChGtFMU8V6hEj5WUnZLRY6nFkG/view?usp=sharing

Belian seed
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sokw3JHogAtms3TM-Oqxo2E_vVxnNYmc/view?usp=sharing 

Four spinner dipterocarp seed
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IZlVpDKxCmU4vrypSMeu53J9vZ0AvnWj/view?usp=sharing

Unidentified seed 2
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18AzYoVf0sXcADUwOTVoZ9OeZFcyrPc54/view?usp=sharing

Pine cone
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EMqobazxEwsPruHUsWGwdA41ECmvPioU/view?usp=sharing

Unidentified seed 1
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13C6nxUNWJ4OXhwHRFd_HnOSSPyPFop32/view?usp=sharing


Flashforge Creator Pro Printer

Setting up the Flashforge Printer

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbttGjf9udA - Unboxing and assembly
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfzSRN17ZVM - Setting up for printing

Using the Flashprint Software

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kLhOVnDgQI - How to use the printer software

Youtube has lots of  videos about the Flashforge Creator Pro printer.  They are very helpful for both basic questions (how to change filament) and more difficult questions (how to unclog an extruder.)

Design Software

• http://www.cookiecaster.com/ - Cookiecaster, a very easy to use online program for designing cookie cutters.  FREE
• https://www.tinkercad.com/ - Tinkercad, a very popular online program for very simple or very complex designs.  You can find lots of Youtube tutorials about Tinkercad.  FREE, but you should create an account (just e-mail and password) so that you can save designs.
• https://www.sketchup.com/ - Sketchup.  FREE online and downloadable versions.  You can do very complex designs with this program, especially for buildings.

3D files

• https://www.thingiverse.com/ - Thingiverse, an online site with thousands of free, downloadable STL files.

Using your phone as a 3D scanner

• https://3dscanexpert.com/qlone-smartphone-3d-scanning-app-ios-android-review/ - This is a very good review/how to for the Qlone app, which lets you use your phone as a 3D scanner.  The app produces a very good scan and gives you a number of ways to use the 3D file, including exporting as an STL file or using the file for Augmented Reality.  The app is free, but some of the options are not.  You do have to pay for STL exports.