This page is an archive of iMAL's wiki that operated between 2012 and 2022. It documented projects, residencies and workshops mostly taking place at iMAL's Fablab.

Older & newer Fablab projects are now found at fablab.imal.org

Latest howtos

Les filaments traditionnels sont en PLA ou ABS. La recherche avance et de nouveaux filaments deviennent disponibles. Certains explorent des propriétés mécaniques intéressantes :...
They are many websites where you can download 3D models. Some are curated, some are 3d-print-ready, and many have other purposes. Pay attention to the  intellectual property...
Template Makerhttp://www.templatemaker.nl/ Makercasehttp://www.makercase.comBoxMaker plugin for Inkscapehttps://github.com/paulh-rnd/TabbedBoxMaker  Eliptical Box...
At iMAL we have a couple of old websites running an old version of Wordpress. Because:there's no point in keeping those as dynamic websitesbecause these old Wordpresses don't work...
You'll find below a pdf file.
To program your componentThe block web interfaceThe python web interfaceMicro:bit linked to scratchUsing BBC micro:bit with Scratch / S2Bot link...
Scripts et projects blender vu au cours: Code, Arts & Crafts : Blender advancedLien vers l'API pythonCode python pour générer une grille de 27 cubes:import bpyimport...
Some tools :Meshlabhttp://www.meshlab.net/  Smooth/Reconstruct                           Filter  ...
Let's start a list of useful softwares for 3D modelling / CAD, particularly free ones.You can also refer to more specific approachs details in other howtos.Which software...
If you don't want to use a slicer software. They are many creative ways to generate your G-code for 3d print.Write your own softwareWe have organised a Workshop with Lia, to write...
PEPAKURA Designerhttp://www.tamasoft.co.jp/pepakura-en/ Paper Model plugin pour blenderhttps://wiki.blender.org/index.php/Extensions:2.6/Py/Scripts/Import-Export/...
Empower your projectSome platform claim to connect creator, investors , clients... Wittycircle , link
That software helps you to calculate resonance frequency of several shapes.link
Généralhttps://www.myminifactory.comhttps://www.thingiverse.com/Pièce de rechange / réparationhttps://www.myminifactory.com/category/brands-spare-partsScan databasehttp://redwood-...
You can easily and cheaply scan 3d objects or a person.They are 2 main ways :on a photo basewith a scannerIn any case, don't expect too much. You'll need to fix and work on the...
Login  Première étape, cliquer sur la clé à molette en haut à gauche de la page. Cliquez ensuite sur Login  Vous aurez besoin de votre login et mot de...
2D vector drawing Inkcape  : link (free)Coreldraw ($)AutoCad ($)Illustrator ($)DraftSight : link (...
As you have printed your 3d model in ABS or PLA, you can make a mold. You can then make concrete casting.Here is a video of the process. We had another test with student....
Replacing Your Resin TankThis information has been taken from the Formlabs Printer care websiteThe resin tank is an acrylic tray with an optical window and silicone (PDMS) layer...
You've look carefully at all the printer software's option, but you want to go further. You can directly write or edit the gcode. Those are human understandable commands.For...
You can insert things during the printing process.Press pause and then insert a screw nutthen press resume, the printing process will go onit's t then fully integrated in the...
Here's a simple way to fold paper.We have to make dot lines that we can cut later with the lazer cutter. First select the normal line  that you want to fold (here the...
How to create spikes and rivets in PLA :link can be very usefull for join multiple 3D printed parts together. Much cheaper than M3 screws...
First of all, you have to read carrefully about Acetone. It's a really unhealthy and dangerous product. Avoid contact with your skin and never breath it.They are many way to...