Minecraft.print

---WHAT IS THIS?--- Minecraft.Print() is a python library for converting defined regions of Minecraft levels to a 3D Printable format.

---REQUIREMENTS/SETUP--- python - (http://www.python.org/download/releases/2.7.3/) numpy - (http://sourceforge.net/projects/numpy/files/OldFiles/ or http://docs.scipy.org/doc/numpy/user/install.html) pyyaml - (http://pypi.python.org/pypi/PyYAML) pymclevel - (already included)

---INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE--- Step One: Build something awesome in Minecraft.

Step Two: Define the space you wish to print by placing two markers, in-game. The marker configuration is a diamond block, followed by a gold block, followed by an iron block in vertical order (ascending or descending). The coordinates of the diamond block will be used as the marker.

Step Three Point One: Ensure that the save file is in your normal single player directory (this step really only matters if you are trying to process an SMP level). Windows - C:\Users[username]\AppData\Roaming.minecraft\saves Mac - [username]/Library/Application Support/minecraft/saves Linux - /home/[username]/.minecraft/saves

Step Three Point Magic: Run the following command from the terminal, replacing [level_name] and [output_name] with the level you wish to process and the desired output file name. The script will then run and save the STL file in the same directory. Note: the script does not need to be in the same folder as your save files (it knows where to find them). Windows - "run.py [level_name] [output_name]" Mac or Linux - "python run.py [level_name] [output_name]"

---VIEWING AN STL FILE--- MeshLab - http://meshlab.sourceforge.net

---PRINTING--- Option One: Print the STL file using a 3D Printer that you have access to.

Option Two: Use an online service that will allow you to upload an STL file and order a print. Examples - cloudfab.com and shapeways.com

---SHOWING OFF YOUR CREATIONS--- We figure you already know how to do this.

---SHARING YOUR CREATIONS--- So here's the deal. We want to see what awesome stuff you guys are going to print. So drop us a line at hi@minecraftprint.com and let us know how it went. Also, if you have something really awesome, consider putting the model up on thingiverse.com for others to see and print.

---FOR MORE INFORMATION--- minecraftprint.com media.mit.edu/research/groups/1448/minecraftprint

---CREDITS--- Cody Sumter - Conspirator One - codysumter.com Jason Boggess - Conspirator Two - jasonboggess.com Dr Sandy Pentland - Advisor - web.media.mit.edu/~sandy Geoffry Sumter - Code Cleanup - geoffrysumter.com Mike Solomon - Tester - Adam Longwill - Tester - gplus.to/AdamLongwill Justin Smith - Tester - codewarrior - pymclevel creator - github.com/codewarrior0 Notch - Minecraft god - minecraft.com