# 🎯 What is 3dSynth?

3dSynth generates G-code directly from mathematical rules. No STL files. No mesh repair. No slicer software. Perfect for creating organic vases, lampshades, and sculptural prints.

**Traditional workflow:** Design in CAD → Export STL → Import to slicer → Configure → Generate G-code → Print

**3dSynth workflow:** Design with parameters → Export G-code → Print

It's a fundamentally different approach: direct parametric control over your toolpaths.

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# ✨ Key Features

## 🎨 Parametric Shape Design
- Interactive Bézier spline editor to define your base silhouette
- Smooth/Sharp point modes with handle controls
- Control radius at different heights to shape your object
- Real-time preview updates as you design

## 🎛️ Modulator Stack System

Stack mathematical effects like an audio synthesizer:

**Surface Effects:**
- Z-Ripple — Vertical waves along height
- XY-Ripple — Radial waves emanating from center
- Noise — Perlin noise organic texture
- Bump Map — Image-based displacement with custom texture upload
- Line Pattern — Gear-tooth and stripe patterns
- Single Line — Individual ridge features

**Shape Modifiers:**
- Radial Blob — Bulge patterns in grid arrangements
- Half Blob — Partial bulge effects
- Polygonizer — Convert to N-gon shapes (triangle, square, hexagon, etc.)
- Sphere Push — Spherical deformation zones
- Hole Field — Create perforated patterns

**Wave & Flow Effects:**
- Harmonics — Additive wave stacking
- Wave Folder — Audio-style wave folding distortion
- Iso-Surface Flow — Organic flowing contours
- Flow Ridges — Directional ridge patterns
- Julia Flow Ridges — Fractal-based flowing ridges
- Topo Contour — Topographic map-style lines
- Hex Iso Flow — Hexagonal flowing patterns
- Hex Topo Contour — Hexagonal contour mapping
- Contour Wave — Woven lattice patterns with Z-undulation

**Structure & Animation:**
- Twist — Per-layer spiral rotation
- Glitch — Random displacement effects
- Envelope — Amplitude control over height
- Faceted Triangles — Geometric faceting
- Shift XY — Position offset animation
- Speed Mod — Variable print speed zones

**Caps & Finishing:**
- Bottom Cap — Solid base layers with configurable infill
- Top Cap — Solid top closure

## 🔄 Global Transforms

Apply to the entire model after modulators:
- Twist — Global spiral rotation with center control
- Bend — Curve the entire shape along any axis
- Taper — Scale top/bottom differently
- Stretch — Vertical compression/elongation

## 💎 Julia Stack Mode

Generate shapes from fractal mathematics:
- Animated Julia set boundaries as your profile
- Path through complex parameter space
- Adjustable iterations and escape radius
- Smoothing passes for organic curves
- Resolution multiplier for detail control
- Built-in twist animation

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# ⚡ NEW in v1.2.6

## ~5x Faster Preview Generation
Completely rearchitected preview system — G-code is only generated when you export, not on every parameter change. Slider adjustments feel instant.

## Auto-Update Toggle
New control in the lower left corner:
- ⚡ Auto — Preview updates automatically (default)
- ⏸ Manual — Make multiple changes, then click "Update Preview"

Perfect for complex designs. Your preference is saved between sessions.

## Enhanced Bump Map System
- Higher resolution texture sampling
- Better depth mapping for pronounced effects
- Improved performance with complex textures
- Built-in patterns: Dots, Grid, Noise, Linen, Lattice, Mid-Century

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# 🖨️ 300+ Printer Profiles

Pre-configured profiles organized by brand with instant search:

- **Prusa** — MK3S, MK3S+, MK4, MK4S, MINI, MINI+, XL
- **Bambu Lab** — X1C, X1E, X1, P1S, P1P, A1, A1 Mini
- **Creality** — Ender 3/5/6/7, CR-6/10/30, K1/K1 Max, Sermoon
- **Anycubic** — Kobra series, Vyper, i3 Mega, Photon
- **Elegoo** — Neptune series, Saturn, Mars
- **Voron** — 0.1, 0.2, Trident, 2.4
- **Artillery** — Sidewinder, Genius, Hornet
- **FlashForge** — Adventurer, Creator, Dreamer
- **QIDI** — X-Plus, X-Max, X-Smart
- **Sovol** — SV01, SV03, SV04, SV06
- And 250+ more from Anker, Elegoo, Longer, Mingda, TwoTrees, Kingroon, Tronxy, and others.

Each profile includes:
- Correct build volume
- Auto-leveling commands
- Optimized start/end G-code
- Default speeds and temperatures

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# 👁️ Real-Time 3D Viewer

- Quality modes: Draft, Good, Super
- View modes: Layer view, Lamp shade mode, Vase mode
- Material color preview with realistic lighting
- Layer-by-layer inspection slider
- Fit-to-model camera controls
- Auto-rotate for presentations
- Screenshot export with transparent background
- Post-processing effects: Bloom, vignette, depth of field, chromatic aberration, film grain

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# 📊 G-Code Inspector

- Preview generated code before printing
- Print time estimates
- Filament usage calculation
- Point count and generation time stats

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# 💎 Free vs Premium

## Free Web Version (app.3dsynth.app)
- Basic 2-point spline profile
- 2 modulators maximum
- Core modulators available
- Basic transforms
- G-code export
- All 300+ printer profiles

## Premium Desktop App (This Purchase)
- ✓ Unlimited spline points with Bézier handles
- ✓ Unlimited modulators
- ✓ All 30+ modulator types
- ✓ All transforms
- ✓ Julia Stack fractal mode
- ✓ Contour Wave woven patterns
- ✓ Design presets system
- ✓ Project save/load (.3dsynth files)
- ✓ Screenshot export
- ✓ Lamp view mode
- ✓ Post-processing effects
- ✓ G-code inspector
- ✓ Layer range restrictions per modulator
- ✓ Domain offset controls (θ and Z)
- ✓ Custom bump map image upload
- ✓ 3D model export (STL, OBJ, GLTF)
- ✓ ~5x faster preview generation
- ✓ Auto-update toggle for complex models

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# 🎯 Who is this for?

- ✓ **Artists & Designers** exploring form through mathematics
- ✓ **Makers** who want more control than traditional slicers
- ✓ **Creative Technologists** experimenting with generative fabrication
- ✓ **3D Printing Enthusiasts** tired of the STL-slicer-print pipeline
- ✓ **Lamp & Vase Makers** creating production pieces
- ✓ **Educators** teaching parametric design and G-code

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# 🖥️ System Requirements

- **Windows:** Windows 10 or later
- **macOS:** macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later
- **Linux:** Modern distribution with Electron support

Try the free web version first: https://app.3dsynth.app

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# 📦 What You Get

- Full desktop application for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- **Lifetime license** — one-time purchase, no subscriptions
- **Free updates** — all future versions included
- Direct download after purchase
- Email support for technical questions

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# 🚀 Getting Started

1. Purchase and download the desktop app
2. Launch 3dSynth
3. Select your printer profile (300+ built-in)
4. Design your shape using the spline editor
5. Add modulators to create unique effects
6. Preview in real-time 3D viewer
7. Export G-code and print!

Need help? Press F1 in the app for full documentation, tutorials, and modulator reference.

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# 💡 Why 3dSynth?

**The Problem:** Traditional 3D printing requires CAD modeling, STL export, mesh repair, slicer configuration, and endless troubleshooting.

**The Solution:** 3dSynth generates G-code directly from mathematical parameters. No intermediate steps. No mesh issues. Just pure creative control.

**The Result:** Create organic, impossible forms that would be difficult or impossible to model traditionally. Perfect for artistic prints, decorative objects, and experimental fabrication.

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# 📸 See It In Action

Visit https://app.3dsynth.app to try the free web version.

**Examples of what you can create:**
- Organic vases with ripple textures
- Lampshades with fractal patterns
- Woven lattice vessels with Contour Wave
- Sculptural forms with mathematical precision
- Decorative objects with bump map textures
- Impossible geometries through modulator stacking
- Faceted geometric pieces
- Flowing organic surfaces

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# ❓ FAQ

**Q: Do I need a slicer?**
A: No! 3dSynth generates G-code directly. Just load it to your printer.

**Q: Can I use this with any 3D printer?**
A: Yes! We have 300+ profiles for major brands, plus full custom configuration.

**Q: What file format does it export?**
A: Standard G-code (.gcode) files compatible with all printers. Premium also exports STL, OBJ, and GLTF.

**Q: Is there a free version?**
A: Yes! Try the web version at app.3dsynth.app with limited features.

**Q: Do I get updates?**
A: Yes! Lifetime license includes all future updates.

**Q: Can I share my designs?**
A: Yes! Premium includes .3dsynth project file export/import for sharing.

**Q: Is it fast enough for complex designs?**
A: Yes! v1.2.6 introduced ~5x faster preview generation, plus a manual update mode for very complex models.

**Q: Can I use my own textures?**
A: Yes! Premium allows custom bump map image uploads for unique surface effects.

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# 🎨 Created by Kubuz

*For those who dare to experiment.*

**Website:** https://www.kubuz.net
**Instagram:** @kubuz

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# ⚡ Ready to Start?

**Try free first:** https://app.3dsynth.app

**Purchase full version:** Get instant access to all premium features

*One-time purchase. Lifetime license. No subscriptions.*