STL Files for 3D Printing

[DrJB]

What triggered this topic is a recent discussion/thread about the Lego Technic Color Palette, and the availability of affordable 3D printers (e.g. monoprice 3D, $200).

I have two 'goals' for this thread:

1. A repository of custom/interesting and Technic compatible STL files (beyond what's on thingiverse.com)

2. As the question: Can the LCad parts files be converted into STL?

With #2, is it 'legal' to print Lego parts in 'own/custom' colors (not available from TLG) ? I understand doing this for a profit is a no-no, but if a person wants to print parts for their own use, what's the legal implication?

Any thoughts/comments?

Edited June 8, 2017 by DrJB

[Iloveazure]

 

On 6/8/2017 at 9:00 PM, DrJB said:

What triggered this topic is a recent discussion/thread about the Lego Technic Color Palette, and the availability of affordable 3D printers (e.g. monoprice 3D, $200).

I have two 'goals' for this thread:

1. A repository of custom/interesting and Technic compatible STL files (beyond what's on thingiverse.com)

2. As the question: Can the LCad parts files be converted into STL?

With #2, is it 'legal' to print Lego parts in 'own/custom' colors (not available from TLG) ? I understand doing this for a profit is a no-no, but if a person wants to print parts for their own use, what's the legal implication?

Any thoughts/comments?

Have you contacted The Lego Group about second issue yet?