3D Printer
3D printers allow you to print any block of any shape, with any type of texture. To get started with 3D printers, you will need to place down a 3D printer block next to a computer. This will give access to the printer3d component API, allowing you to set up and print models using the provided functions.
A more convenient way to setup 3D printers is to use Open Programs Package Manager (OPPM). Once installed (oppm install oppm), make sure you have an internet card in your computer and run the following command:
oppm install print3d-examples
The examples can then be found in /usr/share/models/ as .3dm files. Take a look through the example files for available options, in particular the example.3dm file. Alternatively, you can download the print3d and print3d-examples programs from OpenPrograms using wget and an internet card.
In order to be able to print the models, a 3D printer needs to be configured via a computer. If set to print non-stop, the computer will no longer be required thereafter. You will also need to provide an ink cartridge and some chamelium as input materials. The amount of chamelium used depends on the volume of the 3D print, while the amount of ink used depends on the surface area of the printed item.
To print an item, use the following command:
print3d /path/to/file.3dm
providing the path to the .3dm file.
Documentation pertaining to creating your own models can be found in /usr/share/models/example.3dm.