3DB #103 How to Spot a Good .stl File
From 3d Printing Basics by 3d Printing Squared
March 28, 2026 · 14 min
About this episode
Tyler discusses how to identify a good .stl file for 3D printing.
In this weeks episode, Tyler goes over how to separate a good .stl file from a bad one. From spotting mesh holes, overlaps, and reverse normals, he covers it all, on 3d Printing Basics. LISTEN TO ALL EPISODES AD FREE AND EARLY AND SUPPORT ME: patreon.com/3dPrintingBasics FOLLOW THE NEW INSTAGRAM: Https://instagram.com/3dprintingbasics ASK ME A QUESTION: https://forms.gle/beWEtdsm1eLKFUdh6 WEBSITE: www.3dprintingbasicspod.com
People in this episode
Host: Tyler
Topics covered
- .stl file
- 3D printing
- mesh holes
- overlaps
- reverse normals
Keywords
- .stl file
- 3D printing
- mesh holes
- overlaps
- reverse normals
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Organizations: 3d Printing Basics, 3d Printing Squared, patreon.com/3dPrintingBasics, Https://instagram.com/3dprintingbasics, https://forms.gle/beWEtdsm1eLKFUdh6, www.3dprintingbasicspod.com
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