I’m looking for accurate surfboard models to test some software. Ideally they would be standard shapes - common shortboard or longboard shapes. I’m not looking for any secret special IP.
A quick google uncovers some 3D models, but these seem like they are for graphic use and not accurate.
Thanks
Lots of 2D templates available at blending curves.
Shape 3D and AKU might have some standard models in 3D CAD available for download.
type Shape 3d wharehouse in google.
cheers and good waves.
@marcusw what format file are you looking for? Can you comment as to what the software application will do with such data?
You could contact Thomas at Shape3D or Nick at Aku and tell them you intentions, perhaps they could provide a couple sample boards in a good format for you.
Also, there are two other people posting recently who are working on online software @haavard with BoardCAD LE (desktop) and Board Designer (web) and @user193 (web/AI).
The Shape3D warehouse is a good collection of boards but without an upgraded version of Shape3D, the 3D-ness of the design will not be able to be converted into a more neutral CAD format.
If you belong to GradCAD: https://grabcad.com/library/the-red-surfboard-1
Just buy a block of modeling clay and shape your own. Otherwise try “Beach Baby Barbie”. She’s got a nice lookin’ shape.
Thanks. I actually went to look at BoardCad as a Freeware and open source program to see if what I’m using can work with it. The true reality for proper rendering of surfboards (After the App spits out a spec) is that the spec would need to be converted to a complex CAD 3D drawing. This involves some pretty complex code for immediate auto generation from the App. Far beyond what the App is designed for. I did try to get basic rendering but you just can’t replace the NURB functions, bezier curves and raster/Vector computations without the software. It takes a person to either start from scratch or, like BoardCad, start with a template. So, I actually have the App and analysis AI recommend the user take their spec and go to BoardCad or Akushaper for the time being…providing links etc. One other possibility is to get as many models as possible and try to render one, but that’s really a dis-service more than a benefit if it’s not based on the real board spec. I’m reserved at the time being to keeping the App more of a tool for those without the experience and knowledge to get a little closer than they’d be walking into a board shop, relying on someone manning the cash register with no clue. (It happens these days way more than it used to). The other big thing the app does is the alignment of countless research hours needed to gain confidence to start a build.The three big steps are Know your limits, know what will work for you and find what you need to make it happen. (You can read the Mission Statement on the home page) If someone doesn’t want to build (Many won’t try) the next step is a shaper or a board shop. I think there’s tremendous value in the CAD programs and they are the next step. Like some of the crazy astronomy equipment I use for deep sky astrophotography, people in the hobby are also scientists, code writers and true surfers too. They create some of the most powerful software out there for nothing because they like the hobby. (NINA, ASCOM, APT, PHDII Guiding etc) Its all free. Hats off to the folks at BoardCad and anyone else putting that stuff out.
Thanks much
John
About starting from a template, go to shape3dx and start a new shortboard model.
now go to a bunch of trendy actual high performance shortboard shaper websites and copy the picture of any hp shortboard model.
Now load that picture as a ghost board over the new model in shape3dx just to be amazed and find out that most of them fit right in, almost perfect.
of course this excludes rocker profile and concave and tail shape and rails, but still is amazing because you would think they would all be much difrent but in the end…they all kind of fit in the template.
really test it out.
Thanks for the detailed replies.
I’m looking for a format like STEP or STL that I can put into a CAD or 3D printer slicing software. Through work, I’ve access to Solidworks, Ansys and AutoDesk, so I can switch between formats with some limitations.
I’m basically looking at ways to 3D print surfboards (hats off to the contributors to this thread: Glassing 3D Printed Boards).
I need some 3D models of surfboards to work through the process and to see if it is feasible or not.
If I can’t get my hands on a few test / example models, I’ll sign up to the Shape 3D ‘Design Pro - 3D Export’ plan for a month, but would prefer to save the AUD $80.
I’ll also contact Thomas and Nick, thanks @jrandy
I believe it is possible to convert Shape 3D files to STL files.
I believe Thomas Vilmin did this for @jrandy and I.
I know for sure he converted jrandy’s STL of my design to Shape 3D for me (for a fee) — the file was somewhat complex.
It would be interesting to see these files converted for 3D printing — a bridge to a new technology.
Good Points. Very interested in some form of graphical representation even if it’s close. I’ll check it out. I’ll give it a try.
Thanks much.
John
I do a lot of 3d printing surfboards (check the website blueprintsurf.com). If you can share a little more what your looking for i could potentially help you out. We export from shape3d, have a software that we convert them to something we can 3d print. That converts them over, and also how we generate our lattice structure.
Thanks @Mike_Ballin. I came across your website when I was researching this a while ago and was very impressed. Ideally I’d like to output a STEP file of the surfboard that I can import into other software and edit, then export as STEP (or STL) and send to slicing software.
I’m not sure what the intermediate software will be yet, likely something to split the surfboard into separate bodies (deck, bottom, rails, etc.) so I can easily control the print parameters in the slicer. I’m very familiar with Solidworks, but that isn’t the best tool for this. Maybe Ansys SplceClaim or maybe Rhino / Grasshopper could be used - I’m still researching.
I’m quite familiar with 3D printing / printers and preparing models for slicing, etc., but any other info you can give on software would be greatly appreciated.
Also, I saw your printers in your videos on your website. Are they custom designed for you or are they off-the-shelf? How many do you have?!!
Just tested STL export from BoardCAD LE, holy cow that was bad. I’ll see what I can do.
Edit: Just the “fun” locale setting where . where repalced with ,. Not too bad after correcting that.
