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It's pretty easy to accomplish the same using virtually any 3D printer, even something as simple as an Ender 3 can be set to pause at a set layer in GCODE where the filament can manually be changed to the next desired colour. Realistically, this is only practical for things like signage, where you start with the base colour (such as yellow or green) then switch to the next for text and details, and if done properly with compatible materials, can look incredibly well-done.


Do you have sample images of what this would look like? I imagine the texture and finish won't be as smooth as vinyl but curious nevertheless.


Yes. I'm looking for a Linux program that can turn SVG into signs like that (STL). Because doing it manually is a lot of work.

(Maybe it is easy to do in OpenSCAD?)


Check out Kiri:Moto (open source tool which can convert SVG into 3D shapes, and export to G-code appropriate for 3D printers, CNC routers)

https://grid.space/kiri/


Thanks, but Freecad can also do it. The point is that it is a lot of work to import, extrude, etc. I would prefer a commandline tool that takes the name of an SVG (or DXF) file, and outputs an STL file that I can directly send to my printer (slicer, actually).


Hueforge has an AppImage. I'm on mac so I don't know how well that runs, but it's what you're looking for.




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