Random Mandala Generator for 3D Printing

by rothmobot in Workshop > 3D Printing

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Random Mandala Generator for 3D Printing

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This project will create random mandalas. A mandala is a circular geometric design.

Supplies

  1. A Computer.
  2. Downloaded and Installed OpenSCAD IDE (Integrated Development Environment).
  3. Roth Mobot's Random Mandala Generator code.
  4. Access to a 3D Printer, or a 3D Printing service.

Launch OpenSCAD

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Launch the software.

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Open the Random Mandala Generator.scad file.

Run Code and Generate a Mondala

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The will generate some random numbers, assign them to variables, and use those to create geometric designs.

Click the Render button. It can take up to a minute to render a complex mandala. You may need to render a few mandalas until you find one you like.

Export File for 3D Printing

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Click the STL button and save the file where you can find it later.

3D Print It!

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These mandala figures are great for jewelry, stenciling, hanging in windows, lamp shade parts, gifts etc. What will you do with yours? Upload a photo of your project!