A little help unfolding a file for Pepakura?

The14thDr

Sr Member

• May 25, 2017

• #1

I've got an .STL file for a CW-style Flash emblem (I didn't create it, it's just something that I downloaded from Thingiverse and resized slightly) and I was wondering if someone would be so kind as to help me unfold it for Pepakura.

I only have the free version of Pepakura Designer and although I spent ages and ages trying, I can't for the life of me figure out how to unfold it properly.

If someone could help with unfolding this would be massively appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Kind regards, The14thDr

 

The14thDr

Sr Member

• May 27, 2017

• #2

Oh come on guys. Well over 200 views and not a single one can help me out.

Bump for good luck.

 

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Jmen

Sr Member

• May 27, 2017

• #3

As i know, for success import to pepa you need to make .obj
Also, sometimes .stl has too much of poligons, so you need edit it in zbrush, blender ect. I can help you to unfold, but i cant do .stl to .obj:facepalm

 

Dracosfire83

Well-Known Member

• May 27, 2017

• #4

Got a link to the file? There are several flash emblems on Thingiverseand and I wouldn't want to waste time doing the wrong one.

 

The14thDr

Sr Member

• May 28, 2017

• #5

Thanks guys. George sent me a PM and has very kindly offered to help me out.

In the interests of posterity, here's a link to the file:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:571627
Jmen, thank you, I didn't realise it was better to import as an .obj rather than an .stl. I shall bear this in mind in the future.

 

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George

Master Member

• May 28, 2017

• #6

Windows 10 has a program that comes with it: 3D builder.Ever since I discovered it,I use it to open any type of 3D file I want to use or have a look at (sort of a Thingiview feature they use at the Thingiverse site).You can simplify your files and get rid of excess polygons Jmen was talking about. Dracosfire83 Jmen thanks for your help

 

Last edited by a moderator: Nov 8, 2018