Your comprehensive guide to creating, printing, and assembling your 3D pixel art puzzles.
Upload an image (JPG, PNG, SVG).
Choose an image with clear contrasts and distinct colors. Logos, emojis, and simple icons work best for beginners. Avoid complex photos with millions of gradients for the best result.
Interface d'upload avec une image source contrastée.
"SVG files provide the sharpest edges for perfect pixel conversion."
Adjust the target width and palette.
Set your grid size (e.g., 32x32 blocks) and let the engine reduce your image to its pixel essence. Our K-Means algorithm ensures the best color matching for your selected palette.
L'éditeur montrant la palette de couleurs réduite.
"A 32x32 grid is the sweet spot between detail and physical assembly time."
Fine-tune the 3D print settings.
Adjust pixel size (10mm is standard) and tolerance. Tolerance is crucial: 0.1mm for a tight fit, 0.2mm for easier assembly. Choose your base shape here to contain your puzzle.
Paramètres de tolérance et forme du plateau.
"Use a 0.15mm tolerance if mixing filament brands, as they vary slightly in expansion."
Check the 3D preview.
Always inspect the 3D preview before exporting. Check for 'islands' (pixels not touching anything) and verify that the base plate will correctly hold all your tiles.
Aperçu 3D interactif des pièces séparées.
"Rotate the model to ensure all plate holes are clean and visible from the bottom."
Optimization for your print volume.
If your creation is larger than your print bed, our engine intelligently slices the elements into multiple sections. This allows you to create giant puzzles through successive assembly.
Visualisation du découpage automatique sur le plateau.
"Double-check your Bed Size in the settings to ensure the automated cutting is perfectly optimized."
Export and load into your slicer.
Download the 3MF file. Open it in OrcaSlicer or BambuStudio. The file contains separate parts for each color, allowing for easy multi-material printing with filament changes.
Fichier 3MF chargé dans un slicer (Bambu/Orca).
"Enable 'Ironing' on top surfaces for a professional, glossy LEGO-like finish."
"Use images with high contrast between elements for better quantization."
"Reduce the number of colors to 4-8 for a more striking physical result."
"Print a small test grid first to find the ideal tolerance for your specific filament and printer."
