Some time ago, [Trammell Hudson] took a shot at creating a tool that unfolds 3D models in STL format and outputs a color-coded 2D pattern that can be cut out using a laser cutter. With a little ...

and it’s a Python library to convert images or text to 3D-printable STL files. The examples shown are quite impressive, and it even does a top notch job of taking a 2D company logo into 3D!

Also, you can convert the STL model to 2D images and video (GIF, MP4) formats. The conversion is possible through its Menu > Save as option. Komal has done M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering.

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