From Image to 3D Model to 3D Print Using TripoSR

[@BlondieHappyGuy]

This is very cool! While it's impressive how good the front turns out, what really impresses me is how the A.I. can figure out what the back should look like, without having anything to go on. What I would have loved to see is how well this works using a photo of people's faces and/or full body photos. I'd imagine that if it works, it would require that the picture be taken against a green screen or any solid color, rather than the usual backgrounds. At some point, I'll have to play around with this.

[@MehrAeulius]

I'll be waiting for further tutorials regarding this topic❤

[@controversialrebel5639]

A very helpful and informative video. Thank you for sharing.

[@유관동-u6x]

It's awesome! Thank you for your video~

[@mikejones-vd3fg]

Its super amazing, it let our imagination do the work , not our technical skills manipulating tools or software. That being said i spent lots of time learning technical skills so i appriciate that , but also appreciate others cant do what i can physically, but have even better imaginations than i do, now have a chance to shine! And the rest of us get to benefit and enjoy from. Jimi hendrix can sit back and be blown away from some guys music who had no chance in playing like he did, thanks to these tools. Thank you. Everybody because this is a culmination of us all, thats where the data came from. And its still not as good as the original source dont forget that, as good as AI is, its not as good as the original copy, US. We still need us to feed the AI. Just like we need the billions of our cells to do what we do, dont forget the shoulders we stand on, as we let others use ours.

[@josephperez7995]

Great job thank you

[@DBartelDK]

Thanks for this nice video. Several times you say it must be a high resolution image, to use as source. What do you consider to be be high resolution, in this case?

[@CreatewithTech]

Well, a high resolution image is one with a reasonable number of pixels per inch...You can tell a high resolution image by looking at it. Typically it would be nice and sharp. If it's a really tiny image though and you zoom in and it's a low resolution image you would be able to see the pixels. The way I find images, is by looking at their size (in terms of MB). The higher the MB count the higher the resolution...at least this is a good measure most of the time, with some exceptions...RG

[@nathan22211]

one thing to note about your steps, when it comes to pyvenvs on windows, you need to enable something in order to run the batch file for the pyvenv (I forget what). Also, you can just point to the python executable in the pipvenv run it that way

[@CreatewithTech]

Yes, you're correct. I'll add that code shortly. My description is too long because of the installation instructions and I can't post it. I'll try to make the install information more succinct so I can add that. RG

[@3dPrintingMillennial]

Great video. FYI, Automatic1111 for Stable Diffusion also supports TripoSR. I say this so viewers don't have to do another install if they already have Automatic1111

[@CreatewithTech]

Excellent! Thanks for that info. RG

[@daffyduck3701]

I have installed the extension in automatic1111 but I don't see any options in the UI for TripoSR. Any suggestions? Thanks 😊

[@selinamularz9194]

(Herp nerd) That's a frog, but the program gave it a toad-like warts. Thank you for the info, I'm looking forward to trying this.

[@jcreyf]

Great video and very informative!!! 👏 Very impressive with what we can do now with all open source and free tools. I will check this out too. Thank you very much for this detailed educational video! Do you have any experience with fixing and modifying models in Blender or other tools? Guess I'll have to learn about that too at some point.

[@CreatewithTech]

Thank you. Yes, we have some amazing open source tools at our disposal. I do have some experience fixing models in Blender. I'm planning on doing a video on this sometime in the future. RG

[@dbenwit4321]

OK now that I have gotten TripoSR installed and running my computer, when click on the Generate button, nothing happens. Nor 3D image is generated. Do I need a GPU on my computer to get this to work? I thought that it would work without a GPU. Is it due to something else?

[@CreatewithTech]

No...this is a problem with Gradio...the requirements.txt seems to be using an older version that doesn't work. You need to update Gradio...get back to the Windows Command Line Interface and make sure you're in the TripoSR folder and that you've enabled virtual environment. Once there you need to run the following commands, one by one... 1 pip uninstall gradio .... 2 pip install --upgrade gradio . Let me know if this works for you. RG

[@dbenwit4321]

@@CreatewithTech OK that fixed the problem thanks

[@colinmsmall]

Would you happen to have any tips to get rid of the lines caused by the beginning of solid layers on the surface of prints? Similar to the benchy hull line

[@CreatewithTech]

It sounds like you're describing Z-seams or surface imperfections caused by solid layer transitions. You can try adjusting your slicer's Z-seam alignment settings (e.g., randomizing or placing the seam at the rear), fine-tuning retraction and extrusion settings, or enabling ironing for smoother top surfaces. You might also try slowing down your print. Having said this, there are many possible reasons for what you're describing, if I understand it correctly. If you can get me a link to a picture of what it looks like I might be able to give you more help. RG

[@BlondieHappyGuy]

@@CreatewithTech Perhaps using well configured SCARF would work. I use that on some prints and usually, it works very well.

[@ThomasYates916]

I am totally lost installing this. I think I screwed up my system trying to follow the instruction. Do you any further guidance?

[@CreatewithTech]

Hello @ThomasYates916...I'll be making a step-by-step how to install video which I'll be posting in the next day or so. RG

[@ThomasYates916]

Thank you for responding to me.

[@CreatewithTech]

@@ThomasYates916 I've updated the installation guide in the description in case you want to try again. Let me know if it's clearer now and if you can get it to work. RG

[@ThomasYates916]

@@CreatewithTech The more things I try the more confused I get. I've deleted everything I've done so far. I'm sorry to be such a pain but could you see your way clear to do a step by step video? I think that would help me a lot. At my age, I'm more of a visual person.

[@CreatewithTech]

@@ThomasYates916 Hi Thomas...yes, I'm working on a step by step video...it's almost done. I'll have it up probably tomorrow afternoon. RG

[@Lutz1605]

Hi, thanks for this great video. Since my English isn't that good, I'd like to ask if you can make a short video showing how to install TroipoSR with all the necessary things and commands? Linux is completely foreign to me, sorry :-D That would be great.

[@CreatewithTech]

This installation is actually on Windows 11. I'll be posting a step-by-step installation guide video in the next day or two. RG

[@CreatewithTech]

I've updated the installation guide in the description in case you want to try to install again. RG

[@Lutz1605]

@@CreatewithTech vielen DANK

[@marisamoazen6482]

Looking forward to the how to download video

[@BioFactory1]

What is the link to the online version?

[@CreatewithTech]

This is the link for it, but it looks as though it's broken...it was working before :( huggingface.co/spaces/stabilityai/TripoSR

[@williamwebb2042]

First off regarding the post by the person that was stuck at step 5. The latest Pyton version caused ne to get stuck too. Version 3.8 -3.11 seem to work. I am stuck on step 6. when nmake -? runs it fails with no such file or directory. Any Thoughts? I wient thru the procedure on two different Win11 24h2 machines with the same result.

[@CreatewithTech]

Hello @williamwebb2042...I'm sorry for the difficulties. Installation of this is definitely finicky. I'm going to work on a how-to installation video. Hopefully I'll have it up in the next few days. What is the specific error that you're seeing? One thing that you might try (it may or may not help) is put the error through Chatgpt and see if it gives some ideas. RG

[@williamwebb2042]

@@CreatewithTech I am really surprised at how fussy this program is on ther Python version. A lot of people will install the latest version 3.13. It will not work. Unfortunately that's not my problem. Wehn I try installing requirements.txt here's what happens: Building wheel for torchmcubes (pyproject.toml) ... error error: subprocess-exited-with-error × Building wheel for torchmcubes (pyproject.toml) did not run successfully. │ exit code: 1 ╰─> [26 lines of output] 2025-01-02 11:26:21,206 - scikit_build_core - WARNING - cmake should not be in build-system.requires - scikit-build-core will inject it as needed 2025-01-02 11:26:21,206 - scikit_build_core - WARNING - ninja should not be in build-system.requires - scikit-build-core will inject it as needed 2025-01-02 11:26:21,218 - scikit_build_core - INFO - RUN: C:\Users\17147\AppData\Local\Temp\pip-build-env-cy0hwzf0\overlay\Lib\site-packages\cmake\data\bin\cmake -E capabilities 2025-01-02 11:26:21,239 - scikit_build_core - INFO - CMake version: 3.31.2 *** scikit-build-core 0.10.7 using CMake 3.31.2 (wheel) 2025-01-02 11:26:21,241 - scikit_build_core - INFO - Build directory: build *** Configuring CMake... 2025-01-02 11:26:21,289 - scikit_build_core - WARNING - Can't find a Python library, got libdir=None, ldlibrary=None, multiarch=None, masd=None 2025-01-02 11:26:21,296 - scikit_build_core - INFO - RUN: C:\Users\17147\AppData\Local\Temp\pip-build-env-cy0hwzf0\overlay\Lib\site-packages\cmake\data\bin\cmake -S. -Bbuild -Cbuild\CMakeInit.txt -DCMAKE_INSTALL_PREFIX=C:\Users\17147\AppData\Local\Temp\tmpcd7dqhwp\wheel\platlib loading initial cache file build\CMakeInit.txt -- Building for: NMake Makefiles CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:2 (project): Running 'nmake' '-?' failed with: no such file or directory CMake Error: CMAKE_CXX_COMPILER not set, after EnableLanguage -- Configuring incomplete, errors occurred! *** CMake configuration failed FAILURE!! [end of output] note: This error originates from a subprocess, and is likely not a problem with pip. ERROR: Failed building wheel for torchmcubes Failed to build torchmcubes ERROR: ERROR: Failed to build installable wheels for some pyproject.toml based projects (torchmcubes) (venv) C:\TripoSR\TripoSR> It looks to me like my file structure differes from what cmake expects. I don't see an obvious reason for that.

[@williamwebb2042]

@@CreatewithTech Here is the error I am getting in the requirements.txt install. It looks to me like my file stucture differs from what requirement.txt expects. I am no Linux expert so my obervations end there. Building wheel for torchmcubes (pyproject.toml) ... error error: subprocess-exited-with-error × Building wheel for torchmcubes (pyproject.toml) did not run successfully. │ exit code: 1 ╰─> [26 lines of output] 2025-01-02 11:26:21,206 - scikit_build_core - WARNING - cmake should not be in build-system.requires - scikit-build-core will inject it as needed 2025-01-02 11:26:21,206 - scikit_build_core - WARNING - ninja should not be in build-system.requires - scikit-build-core will inject it as needed 2025-01-02 11:26:21,218 - scikit_build_core - INFO - RUN: C:\Users\17147\AppData\Local\Temp\pip-build-env-cy0hwzf0\overlay\Lib\site-packages\cmake\data\bin\cmake -E capabilities 2025-01-02 11:26:21,239 - scikit_build_core - INFO - CMake version: 3.31.2 *** scikit-build-core 0.10.7 using CMake 3.31.2 (wheel) 2025-01-02 11:26:21,241 - scikit_build_core - INFO - Build directory: build *** Configuring CMake... 2025-01-02 11:26:21,289 - scikit_build_core - WARNING - Can't find a Python library, got libdir=None, ldlibrary=None, multiarch=None, masd=None 2025-01-02 11:26:21,296 - scikit_build_core - INFO - RUN: C:\Users\17147\AppData\Local\Temp\pip-build-env-cy0hwzf0\overlay\Lib\site-packages\cmake\data\bin\cmake -S. -Bbuild -Cbuild\CMakeInit.txt -DCMAKE_INSTALL_PREFIX=C:\Users\17147\AppData\Local\Temp\tmpcd7dqhwp\wheel\platlib loading initial cache file build\CMakeInit.txt -- Building for: NMake Makefiles CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:2 (project): Running 'nmake' '-?' failed with: no such file or directory CMake Error: CMAKE_CXX_COMPILER not set, after EnableLanguage -- Configuring incomplete, errors occurred! *** CMake configuration failed FAILURE!! [end of output] note: This error originates from a subprocess, and is likely not a problem with pip. ERROR: Failed building wheel for torchmcubes Failed to build torchmcubes ERROR: ERROR: Failed to build installable wheels for some pyproject.toml based projects (torchmcubes) (venv) C:\TripoSR\TripoSR>

[@williamwebb2042]

@@CreatewithTech I got it! I discovered that the C++ component of Build tools was missing. After installing Build Tools you have to hit Modify and select it from the available packages. I discovered that sept on the github issues. I got a bit further. Far enough to see Torch was missing. I installed Torch with pip and requirements.txt would then work. I got to the last step and failed because onnxruntime was missing. I installed it and was able to bring up the web page at the local address. Oh happy day.

[@CreatewithTech]

I've updated the installation guide in the description in case you want to try to install again. RG

[@mohamedkikia7338]

Does this run on linux or is it Windows based only?

[@CreatewithTech]

It should run on Linux just fine...RG

[@mohamedkikia7338]

@@CreatewithTech Thank you

[@canadianpatriot5577]

I got stuck on step 3 "'rustup-init.exe' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file."

[@CreatewithTech]

You'll need to download it manually. Here's how you do it... Visit rustup.rs/ in your browser. Click the link to download the rustup-init.exe file. 2. Run rustup-init.exe Manually: Locate the downloaded rustup-init.exe file (usually in the "Downloads" folder). Double-click it to execute. This will open a terminal where you can follow the prompts to install Rust and Cargo. 3. Add Rust to PATH (if not added automatically): During installation, ensure the installer adds Rust and Cargo to your system's PATH. That option should be present during the installation. Let me know if it works...

[@CreatewithTech]

I've updated the installation guide in the description in case you want to try to install again. RG

[@woodturner1954]

And how would it determine the back side if only sampling the front?

[@CreatewithTech]

This is where the AI comes into place...it uses some kind of probability algorithm to infer a 3D visual representation...it uses principles of symmetry, various 3D modeling algorithms, whatever information it has about Generative models, as well as User input (which is not actually available in this model) to figure out what it should put in the back of the model. It's not always perfect which is why the kind of images that are used add significantly to how well the final model turns out. RG

[@MrGTAmodsgerman]

Slicers also support OBJ format. That converting process is just a waste of time. It only makes sense if you were actually creating the model in a software to export it in the STL format. But the information is already gone due to the OBJ format.

[@CreatewithTech]

Most slicers do support OBJ files but some older slicers do not. STL files are the standard format so I thought it would be a good idea to show the conversion process. Also, the surface geometry of STL files is simpler and generally tends to print better than OBJ files on certain printers. STLs also don't have any texture information which means they can potentially take less time to slice. It was also my experience that bringing the OBJ file directly into the slicer meant the placement of the model on the bed was not ideal and the model was also extremely tiny. So resizing and remeshing before slicing was a good idea. RG

[@bitzz]

i'm stuck on step 5 :(

[@CreatewithTech]

I'm planning on doing an install video. Unfortunately sometimes the installation can be tricky. I had to overcome a few hurdles myself before I got it working. Stay tuned. RG

[@bitzz]

@@CreatewithTech it really doesn't like windows :(

[@dbenwit4321]

@@CreatewithTech As Someone who has worked in IT for years, including with Linux and other open source software, I am having problems with following your instructions for installing TripoSR on my Windows 11 machine, especially with the last couple of steps. A separate video on the installation of TripoSR would be helpful as it is not straight forward. Also, you use a batch file to start TripoSR but I see no reference to where that file comes from or what is in it. Love the capabilities of TripoSR as you have shown but it is of no use to me if I can't get it installed.

[@CreatewithTech]

@@dbenwit4321 Hi there...I'm sorry you're having issues with the installation. I agree, it can be a bit tricky...I'm actually going to update the information in the description in the next day or so for better clarity, and I'm also working on a video that I'll be posting (probably Saturday) where I'll show step by step how to install this project on Windows 11. I promise you'll have access to this soon. The batch file is something that I created myself to save me the time of having to go to the folder with the files and activate the virtual environment and then run the python script etc. I'll make the batch file available as well. I've been working on the video and clearer instructions for most of the day, but I don't think I'll be able to upload everything today. If I can I'll get everything up tomorrow, but more likely Saturday. RG

[@dbenwit4321]

@@CreatewithTech OK thanks whenever you can get it done

[@paleopteryx]

I hate they use Rust. I don't want to install that crap on my computer :(

[@CreatewithTech]

Why? Please explain. RG