Why AI Coding Costs More Than Hiring a Developer (2026 Data)
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I’m putting together a quick contest for a brand-new fidget toy design—something no one has seen before, simple to print yet irresistibly fun to play with. I’ll be printing the top five submissions in PLA, PETG, or ABS and stress-testing them myself; after that hands-on round, I’ll pick one overall winner. Here’s what I need from you: • An original concept modeled for FDM printing • Clean, manifold geometry supplied as an STL (STEP or OBJ as extras are welcome) • No exotic supports or hardware required—ideally it should come off the bed ready to snap together or use immediately I’m open to clever ideas such as interchangeable parts, mixed textures, or subtle magnet pockets, but the core requirement is print-friendliness: minima...
I need a 1/87 scale diecast car copied to a 1/64 scale. The output should be a high-detail 3D printed model. Ideal skills and experience: - Expertise in 3D modeling and printing - Ability to replicate intricate details from a reference model - Experience with scale model accuracy and precision Please provide a portfolio showcasing similar work.
I need to update my school logo, originally created in PowerPoint, to be redesigned for 3D printing and engraving. Requirements: - Emphasize school name and symbols/icons in the redesign. - Provide final files in SVG for wood burning and 3MF for 3D printing. - Size should be small, up to 5cm or scale up to 10cm when needed. I am a Non-Gov Funded School so my budget is tight, see what you can do. I selected $10-30 for my budget but I would appreciate a quote to what that service would cost. Thank you ! Ideal Skills & Experience: - Proficiency in 3D modeling and design software. - Experience with logo design and modifications. - Ability to deliver files in required formats. Looking forward to your creative solutions!
I’m looking for a 3D artist who can recreate two different high-heel shoes as printable models in European size EU37. I will supply clear reference photos shot from multiple angles; you’ll only need to model the left shoe from each pair, as the shoes are a gift for a friend. Key requirements • Capture every visible texture, pattern and surface detail shown in the photos. • Deliver watertight, print-ready geometry in STEP. • Respect true EU37 dimensions so I can slide the files straight into my slicer without scaling. • Provide clean topology: no non-manifold edges, reversed normals or intersecting shells. I’m happy to answer questions, share additional close-ups, or review early previews in Blender, ZBrush, SolidWorks, or the tool of your choic...
I'm looking for a skilled 3D printing expert to create a complete set of body panels for body kit for a Tesla Model 3. The parts needed are: * Hood. * Front Bumper. * Left Fender. * Right Fender. * Door Skin Left. * Door Skin Right. * Rear Door Cover Left * Rear Door Cover Right. * Side Skirt Left. * Side Skirt Right. * Rear Bumper. * Rear Diffuser. * Light Bar Housing. * Vent Insert. Ideal skills and experience: - Expertise in 3D printing, especially for automotive parts - Experience with designing and printing complex shape. - Knowledge of materials suitable for durability and strength - Ability to provide precise measurements and fitment for Tesla Model 3 Please include examples of previous work and materials used.
Necesito un diseño en formato STL para imprimir una figura decorativa como parte de un proceso de prototipado. Busco un nivel de detalle Medio: superficies limpias, geometría bien definida y sin artefactos, pero sin llegar a microdetalles extremos. En la imagen puedes ver una turbina que no tendría que estar en el diseño, la he dejado para que se tome de referencia en las medidas del adorno, teniendo en cuenta que la turbina es de 14cm de diametro Qué espero recibir • Archivo STL optimizado y listo para impresión FDM/SLA, libre de errores de malla. • Archivo fuente editable (Blender, Fusion 360, SolidWorks o similar) para posibles ajustes. • Vista previa renderizada o captura de pantalla que muestre la figura completa. Criterio...
Dispongo de una horma para sombrero en tamaño 59 (formato .stl) y necesito convertirla en una corrida completa de tallas 55-61, manteniendo el estilo “Long Oval”. Qué espero de tu trabajo • Abrir y ajustar el archivo en Fusion 360, tal como solicité. • Modificar únicamente la base para generar cada talla sin alterar la silueta superior ni los radios originales. • Crear además una segunda versión de la corrida con la misma base pero de menor altura (más baja) conservando proporciones y bordes. • Entregarme cada talla numerada individualmente en .stl junto con el archivo nativo de Fusion 360 para futuras ediciones. Requisitos clave • Alta precisión dimensional: las diferencias de talla deben...
I need a production-ready 3D file of the 1 can that appears in my reference image. Although the final print will be quite small and used as a keychain, I still want realistic surface detail: the correct top and bottom geometry, the pull-tab, and the prominent brand logo and major labels in relief. All of the tiny black body text can be omitted so the model prints cleanly at scale. Please integrate a clean 2 mm diameter hole through the upper sidewall so a jump ring can pass through without weakening the can’s silhouette; everything else should stay true to the original proportions. When the file is finished, send me: • The closed, watertight model in STL and OBJ • A version with quads or clean topology in case I need to edit it later The model must slice without erro...
I have two fully-modelled environments already exported as FBX files. They look fine, but the poly count is far too high for real-time use, especially in areas that players will never see. Your task is to go through each scene, strip out or decimate everything hidden from the playable space, and return the leanest possible versions without affecting the visible silhouette, UVs, or texture assignments. I will provide the original FBX files along with reference images that show the camera limits and walkable zones. Once you finish, send back updated FBX files and a quick comparison report that lists original versus optimised triangle counts so I can confirm the improvement in-engine. If you prefer Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, or any other tool, that’s fine as long as the final export rem...
Hi! I’m looking for help creating a functional 3D-printable educational material. I need a prototype for a cursive handwriting marble ramp. The model should be a flat rectangular letter plate with a recessed, smooth U-shaped channel in the shape of a lowercase cursive letter. A 10mm ball bearing should roll through the channel in the correct handwriting stroke order. For the first prototype, I’d like to start with lowercase cursive “c” or “a.” The design should include: ● a start cup ● an end catch ● raised walls along the marble path ● a smooth groove sized for a 10mm ball bearing ● baseline and midline guide markings ● a numbered start point ● rounded corners ● printable in PLA on a Bambu A1 ● no supports if possible This is a functional 3D pr...
I need a clean, print-ready 3-D model of a crown whose spires are stylised dildos, each about size 7, arranged in a balanced, royal and elegant silhouette. The look should be simple and smooth as selected—rounded contours, no intricate engraving—so it prints reliably on an FDM printer with a 0.4 mm nozzle. Practical details • Inner diameter: roughly 190 mm to fit an average adult head, with gentle flex tolerance. • Wall thickness: minimum 2 mm to suit PLA, ABS, or PETG. • Print orientation: optimise for upright printing with minimal support; build-in only what is strictly necessary. • Mesh integrity: watertight, correctly oriented, no non-manifold edges or inverted normals. Deliverable • One zipped folder containing the final STD/STL file plus a...
I have a set of raw point-cloud files captured through 3D scanning and I need them professionally processed. Your job is to take the scans from their current state—unregistered, noisy, and full of stray points—and turn them into clean, accurate geometry that I can immediately bring into downstream CAD, modeling, or visualization workflows. Because the source is 3D Scanning data, I’m expecting the usual challenges: varying point density, minor misalignments between passes, and the occasional occlusion. I want you to handle registration, noise removal, outlier filtering, and any hole filling that improves surface continuity without losing real-world accuracy. If you can produce an optional watertight mesh alongside the cleaned point cloud, that is a bonus. I haven’t...
I need a simplified but dimensionally accurate 3D CAD model of a lightweight modular structure based on architectural PDF drawings and reference images. The model should include the raised platform, main structural columns, horizontal beams, roof structure, and visible connection details. No detailed interior is required. Fabric surfaces may be represented only as simple reference surfaces. Please create the model in Autodesk Fusion 360 with separate editable components or bodies. The geometry should be clean and suitable for later scaling, modification, splitting, and preparation for FDM 3D printing. Required deliverables: native Fusion 360 file, STEP file, basic rendered preview. Please provide: your price for the editable CAD model only, an optional higher price for full preparati...
I will send you a folder of high-resolution reference photos and sketches for a one-off bracelet that I plan to cast in gold. Your task is to translate those visuals into a precise 3D CAD model and supply a clean, cast-ready resin print. Scope of work • Model the bracelet exactly to the proportions and surface details shown in my references, adding any subtle refinements needed for structural integrity and comfortable wear. • Provide the finished file in STL (and a working file such as 3DM or ZPR if you use Rhino, MatrixGold, or ZBrush) with correct wall thickness, sprue allowances, and shrinkage compensation for gold lost-wax casting. • Produce a high-resolution resin print on a jewellery-grade printer (Formlabs, DLP, or equivalent), post-cure it, and package it safe...
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