3D printing differs significantly depending on the process, particularly between resin-based SLA/DLP printers and filament-based FDM printers. While SLA printers enable highly detailed models with thin, filigree structures, FDM often has difficulties with such geometries. YouTuber Jacob from Painted4Combat has now developed a Blender add-on called Resin2FDM, which makes 3D models for resin printing more usable for FDM printers.
The challenge is that many models created for resin printers are already preconfigured with fine support structures. However, these pre-optimized supports are usually too thin or unstable for FDM printing. FDM slicer software often does not recognize them correctly or prints them incorrectly, leading to unstable or unusable print results.
The Resin2FDM tool first separates the model from the existing resin supports. It then converts the support structure into an FDM-compatible variant. The supports are made thicker and more stable so that the printing process works reliably. The actual model body remains unchanged so that the high level of detail is retained.
The Blender add-on is available in two versions: A free lite version and an advanced Patreon-exclusive version with additional features. Jacob offers a detailed video tutorial that explains the installation process and the application step by step.
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