[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":179},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-post-how-to-3d-print-your-fyp-or-school-project":3,"blog-posts":18},{"slug":4,"category":5,"date":6,"description":7,"image":8,"readTime":9,"tags":10,"title":16,"bodyHtml":17},"how-to-3d-print-your-fyp-or-school-project","Guides","2026-09-30","Getting an FYP prototype, D&T coursework piece or architecture model 3D printed in Singapore: file prep, scale, keeping costs down and meeting deadlines.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-3d-print-your-fyp-or-school-project.png","4 min read",[11,12,13,14,15],"FYP","coursework","architecture models","school projects","budget","How to 3D Print Your FYP, Coursework or Architecture Model in Singapore","\u003Cp>Whether it's a final-year project, a D&T coursework model, an architecture studio submission or a CCA robot, a lot of student work in Singapore now needs a physical part. Very few students have their own printer, and school labs get crowded near deadlines. This guide covers what students typically print, how to get files ready, how to keep costs down, and how to get a part in time for your deadline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-students-print\">What Students Print\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>FYP and capstone projects\u003C\u002Fstrong> (polytechnic and university): enclosures for electronics, sensor mounts, brackets, gears and working prototypes for your final presentation.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Design & Technology coursework\u003C\u002Fstrong> (secondary school): prototype products, mechanisms and scaled models for the design folio.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Architecture and interior design models\u003C\u002Fstrong>: massing models, site context, facades and detailed components that are hard to cut by hand.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Engineering labs\u003C\u002Fstrong>: test specimens, jigs and fixtures, and replacement parts for rigs.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>CCAs and competitions\u003C\u002Fstrong>: robotics parts, drone frames, rover chassis and team merchandise.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Cosplay and personal projects\u003C\u002Fstrong>: props, armour pieces and figurines.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"getting-your-file-ready\">Getting Your File Ready\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Most school software can export something we can print:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Onshape, Inventor\u003C\u002Fstrong>: export STEP or STL. We accept STEP directly, so you don't have to \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-convert-step-to-stl\">convert it to STL\u003C\u002Fa> yourself.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Tinkercad\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Export → STL or OBJ.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>SketchUp, Rhino, Revit\u003C\u002Fstrong> (architecture): export STL or OBJ, and \u003Cstrong>check the units\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Architecture files are often in metres or at 1:1 scale. If your 1:100 model shows up the size of a building or a grain of rice, the scale is off.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Blender\u003C\u002Fstrong>: export STL, and make sure the model is a closed, solid mesh with some real thickness.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Before you upload, do a quick check. Walls should be at least 1–1.2 mm thick. Tiny text and details under about 0.5 mm won't print cleanly. Parts that must fit together need about 0.2–0.3 mm of clearance. There is more in our guide to \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-prepare-stl-files-for-3d-printing\">preparing files for printing\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"architecture-models-a-special-case\">Architecture Models: A Special Case\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Scale models catch students out more than anything else. A wall that is 200 mm thick in real life is only 2 mm at 1:100 and just 1 mm at 1:200, which is right at the limit of what prints reliably. Railings, mullions and window frames often disappear entirely. Thicken these elements in the model before exporting, or accept that they'll be left out. White or light grey \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fmaterials\u002Fpla\">PLA\u003C\u002Fa> gives the clean, uniform look most studio reviews expect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"how-to-keep-costs-down\">How to Keep Costs Down\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Student budgets are tight. These make the biggest difference:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Use PLA\u003C\u002Fstrong> unless the part has to handle heat or impact. It's our most affordable material and fine for most models.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Keep infill low.\u003C\u002Fstrong> 15% is plenty for display models. See \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-infill-explained\">infill explained\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Hollow out large solids\u003C\u002Fstrong> and shrink anything that doesn't need to be full size.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Batch with classmates.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Parts printed together share setup, and quantity discounts apply automatically.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Ask for the student rate.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Message us on WhatsApp or Telegram from your school email, or show your student card, and we'll confirm the current rate for your job. There's no public promo code. More on our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fstudents\">students page\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>More ideas are in our guide to \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Freducing-3d-printing-costs-tips-for-smarter-designs\">reducing 3D printing costs\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"deadlines-plan-backwards\">Deadlines: Plan Backwards\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Most orders are ready within 24–48 hours, but deadline weeks are busy for everyone. To avoid a last-minute panic:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Col>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Upload early for a price.\u003C\u002Fstrong> The quote is instant, and seeing the cost and print time early helps you plan.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Pick a collection date\u003C\u002Fstrong> from the production calendar on the quote page. It shows the next two weeks of open slots.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Leave time for a second print.\u003C\u002Fstrong> First prototypes often reveal a fit problem. A test print a week early is far less stressful than one the night before.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>If you're really short on time\u003C\u002Fstrong>, use rush priority, when it's offered, to move your print to the front of the queue.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"paying-and-collecting\">Paying and Collecting\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>You pay by PayNow, either a 50% deposit or in full. Self-collection from our Woodlands workshop near Admiralty MRT is free (message ahead so someone is there), or we can deliver. Every order has its own page where you can follow its status, so you'll know when it's ready. If a print is defective, report it within 30 days and we'll reprint it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"for-teachers-and-schools\">For Teachers and Schools\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Ordering a class set or lab components? Schools can raise purchase orders through Vendors@Gov, and we issue itemised quotations and invoices. See our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fbusiness\">business and schools page\u003C\u002Fa> for the details your admin team needs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>Have a CAD file due soon? Get a price in seconds and pick a collection date that fits your deadline.\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcreate\">Upload your project for an instant quote\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>",[19,32,46,60,71,73,84,95,103,113,123,135,142,151,159,169],{"slug":20,"category":5,"date":21,"description":22,"image":23,"readTime":24,"tags":25,"title":30,"updated_at":31},"3d-printing-infill-explained","2026-05-09","Infill controls a print's strength, weight, print time and cost. A material-by-material guide to infill percentage and patterns, with a quick-reference table.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-infill-explained.png","9 min read",[26,27,28,29],"infill","strength","cost saving","design tips","3D Printing Infill Explained: How Much Do You Really Need?","2026-08-22T00:00:00Z",{"slug":33,"category":34,"date":35,"description":36,"image":37,"readTime":38,"tags":39,"title":45,"updated_at":31},"fdm-vs-resin-3d-printing-which-to-choose","Materials","2026-05-27","FDM and resin (SLA) printing produce very different results. Compare strength, detail, cost and use cases to pick the right process for your project.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffdm-vs-resin-3d-printing-which-to-choose.png","7 min read",[40,41,42,43,44],"FDM","resin","SLA","comparison","detail","FDM vs Resin 3D Printing: Which Should You Choose?",{"slug":47,"category":5,"date":48,"description":49,"image":50,"readTime":51,"tags":52,"title":58,"updated_at":59},"how-much-does-3d-printing-cost-in-singapore","2026-05-20","What 3D printing actually costs in Singapore — real material rates, the minimum order and delivery fee, plus two worked examples, so you know what to expect.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-much-does-3d-printing-cost-in-singapore.png","12 min read",[53,54,55,56,57],"pricing","cost","Singapore","quote","beginners","How Much Does 3D Printing Cost in Singapore?","2026-07-31T00:00:00Z",{"slug":61,"category":5,"date":62,"description":63,"image":64,"readTime":65,"tags":66,"title":70,"updated_at":31},"how-strong-are-3d-printed-parts","2026-05-23","Can 3D-printed parts handle real loads? Learn what determines strength — material, infill, walls and orientation — and how to design parts that hold up.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-strong-are-3d-printed-parts.png","8 min read",[27,67,26,68,69],"durability","orientation","engineering","How Strong Are 3D-Printed Parts?",{"slug":4,"category":5,"date":6,"description":7,"image":8,"readTime":9,"tags":72,"title":16},[11,12,13,14,15],{"slug":74,"category":5,"date":6,"description":75,"image":76,"readTime":9,"tags":77,"title":83},"how-to-convert-step-to-stl","Convert STEP to STL in Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Onshape or FreeCAD with the right tolerance settings, or skip it and upload the STEP file directly.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-convert-step-to-stl.png",[78,79,80,81,82],"STEP","STL","CAD","file format","export","How to Convert STEP to STL (and When You Don’t Need To)",{"slug":85,"category":5,"date":6,"description":86,"image":87,"readTime":88,"tags":89,"title":94},"how-to-get-a-makerworld-model-printed-in-singapore","No 3D printer? Paste a MakerWorld, Printables or Thingiverse link and get it printed in Singapore. How to pick the file, check the licence and choose a material.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-get-a-makerworld-model-printed-in-singapore.png","5 min read",[90,91,92,93,57],"MakerWorld","Printables","Thingiverse","licence","How to Get a MakerWorld, Printables or Thingiverse Model Printed in Singapore",{"slug":96,"category":5,"date":6,"description":97,"image":98,"readTime":9,"tags":99,"title":102},"how-to-get-something-3d-printed-in-singapore","Getting something 3D printed in Singapore from start to finish: getting a file, choosing a material, cost, ordering, payment and collection or delivery.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-get-something-3d-printed-in-singapore.png",[57,100,55,101,53],"3D printing service","materials","How to Get Something 3D Printed in Singapore: A Step-by-Step Guide",{"slug":104,"category":5,"date":105,"description":106,"image":107,"readTime":108,"tags":109,"title":112},"how-to-prepare-stl-files-for-3d-printing","2025-03-28","Everything you need to know about exporting, checking, and fixing STL files before sending them for 3D printing. Avoid common mistakes that cause failed prints.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-prepare-stl-files-for-3d-printing.png","6 min read",[79,110,57,111],"file preparation","3MF","How to Prepare STL Files for 3D Printing: A Beginner's Guide",{"slug":114,"category":5,"date":6,"description":115,"image":116,"readTime":9,"tags":117,"title":122},"lithophanes-guide-choosing-the-right-photo","How 3D-printed lithophanes work, which photos turn out best, sizes and prices in Singapore, and how to light and display one.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Flithophanes-guide-choosing-the-right-photo.png",[118,119,120,121],"lithophane","gifts","photo","PLA","Lithophanes: What They Are and How to Choose the Right Photo",{"slug":124,"category":34,"date":125,"description":126,"image":127,"readTime":9,"tags":128,"title":134},"outdoor-3d-prints-choosing-the-right-material","2025-04-10","Not all 3D printing materials survive outdoors. Learn which filaments handle UV, rain, and heat — and which ones will warp, fade, or crack.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Foutdoor-3d-prints-choosing-the-right-material.png",[129,130,131,132,133],"outdoor","ASA","PETG","UV resistance","weathering","Outdoor 3D Prints: Choosing the Right Material for Sun and Rain",{"slug":136,"category":34,"date":137,"description":138,"image":139,"readTime":88,"tags":140,"title":141},"pla-vs-petg-which-material-should-you-choose","2025-03-15","A practical comparison of PLA and PETG — the two most popular FDM materials. Learn when to use each based on strength, heat resistance, and application.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fpla-vs-petg-which-material-should-you-choose.png",[121,131,101,43],"PLA vs PETG: Which 3D Printing Material Should You Choose?",{"slug":143,"category":5,"date":144,"description":145,"image":146,"readTime":88,"tags":147,"title":150},"reducing-3d-printing-costs-tips-for-smarter-designs","2025-04-22","Simple design changes that can cut your 3D printing costs significantly. Learn about wall thickness, infill, orientation, and support optimisation.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Freducing-3d-printing-costs-tips-for-smarter-designs.png",[28,29,26,148,149],"supports","optimisation","Reducing 3D Printing Costs: Tips for Smarter Designs",{"slug":152,"category":5,"date":153,"description":154,"image":155,"readTime":156,"tags":157,"title":158,"updated_at":31},"stl-vs-3mf-which-file-format-to-use","2026-05-16","STL is the classic 3D printing format, but 3MF carries units, colour and multi-part data. How they differ, how to export each, and which to send us.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fstl-vs-3mf-which-file-format-to-use.png","10 min read",[79,111,81,82,80],"STL vs 3MF: Which 3D Printing File Format Should You Use?",{"slug":160,"category":5,"date":161,"description":162,"image":163,"readTime":24,"tags":164,"title":168,"updated_at":59},"what-can-you-3d-print-real-world-ideas","2026-05-29","From replacement parts to custom gifts, real ideas for what to 3D print in Singapore — grouped by use case, matched to materials, with real workshop examples.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fwhat-can-you-3d-print-real-world-ideas.png",[165,166,57,167],"ideas","inspiration","use cases","What Can You 3D Print? 15 Real-World Ideas",{"slug":170,"category":171,"date":6,"description":172,"image":173,"readTime":88,"tags":174,"title":178},"whats-new-at-zerocore-september-2026","News","Paste a MakerWorld or Printables link, upload STEP, IGES or OBJ files, map multi-colour 3MFs and track every order. Everything new on zerocore.sg.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fwhats-new-at-zerocore-september-2026.png",[175,90,78,176,177],"updates","multi-colour","order tracking","What’s New at ZeroCore: Link Imports, STEP Uploads, Colour Slots and More",1791379050734]