Show HN: My tool generates 3D objects composed of separate, functional parts

Show HN: My tool generates 3D objects composed of separate, functional parts(github.com)

5 points by baigy 5 days ago | 4 comments

I've noticed all 3D AI generators create monlithic blobs that are impossible to edit. So, alongwith a friend, I built this project where you can generate 3D objects with separate, editable parts.

I'm looking for community feedback. The tool is free, but you'll have to BYOK. It uses models like Gemini, Claude or chatGPT to generate a Blender construction script. Basically the output is not merely geometry. It's the procedure that built it, plus the asset itself. This means you can actually go in and edit the "kit of parts" afterwards, instead of starting over.

vunderba 5 days ago |

Nice job. But could use some clarification:

> The tool is free, but you'll have to BYOK.

I'm a bit confused by this statement considering on the repo it also says it has to communicate with a 3rd party, nova3d.xyz API.

So is it actually self-hostable or is it only that the frontend client is open sourced and the backend responsible for building the model is proprietary?

baigy 5 days ago | |

It's not an open-source tool. The front-end is open & self-hosted. The backend is currently closed. You can fund a ring-fenced API Key and use it with the front-end. Fund it with like $5 or $10.

NimraNoor 5 days ago |

We have recently added ai edit feature that can alter or create new parts in existing obj based on natural language input

engrbilal143 5 days ago |

This could be a game changer in manufacturing industry where mm scale control is required