r2stl, R package for visualizing data using a 3D printer
Description
r2stl, R package for visualizing data using a 3D printer
Package r2stl converts R data to STL (stereolithography) files
that can be used to feed a 3-dimensional printer. The
3-dimensional output from an R function can be materialized
into a solid surface in a plastic material, therefore allowing
more detailed examination. There are many possible uses for
this new R tool, such as to examine mathematical expressions
with very irregular shapes, to aid teaching people with
impaired vision, to create raised relief maps from digital
elevation maps (DEMs), to bridge the gap between mathematical
tools and rapid prototyping, and many more. Ian Walker created
the function "r2stl" and Jose' Gama assembled the package.