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Learned enough #FreeCAD to design my first #3DPrinting model from scratch! It's made entirely of tubes and cylinders, but I'm happy with the result and it is serving its intended function perfectly.
I built a cup and sleeve for the center of my empty filament spools for storing tools (scapers, pen knife, etc.) to complete the swivel drawer storage system I've already implemented from other models I found online. There's also a full-size cup model with no sleeve, intended to be stationary, if you don't want the cup to be removable; it's a very snug fit.
The whole thing is parametric, so it's very easy to change the lips, walls, and cup while keeping the outer diameter consistent with the interior hole of the filament spool.
https://makerworld.com/en/models/2852895-sunlu-spool-v3-center-sleeve-and-cup-parametric
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What changed compared to the last attempts is that we now have LLMs. Not everything Claude said was correct. Sometimes it gave me the perfect solution, sometimes it gave me enough terminology to figure it out myself. But it's a huge help to ask questions, brainstorm some solutions, and not get stuck.
The second thing that helped is that #FreeCAD 1.x is much more mature than 15 years ago. Thanks to all maintainers for putting your time into this software! ❤️
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I've made several attempts of getting into #FreeCAD over the last 15 years.
Usually what happened was an hour of watching tutorials, then thinking "oh, I'm getting the hang of it", only to hit an issue a while later, searching the forums for another two hours, and finally giving up.
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I need a fuctional diagram of the workings of our lasercutter for a presentation. So tried the assistant of @kagihq (taday totally chilling for them ;-) ), which gave me a really good concept for an educational poster. Including style hints like to make the laser tube glow a bit orange and make the invisible beam visible. Then (after asking) it gave me a prompt for an AI image generator. I chose Googles Nanobanana.
This is the result. It looks nice but if you know anything about a laser cutter or even mechanics you see that this is very fine looking 💩
So I'll fire up #freeCAD for the model and try my very best in #inkscape to make the image.
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I need a fuctional diagram of the workings of our lasercutter for a presentation. So tried the assistant of @kagihq (taday totally chilling for them ;-) ), which gave me a really good concept for an educational poster. Including style hints like to make the laser tube glow a bit orange and make the invisible beam visible. Then (after asking) it gave me a prompt for an AI image generator. I chose Googles Nanobanana.
This is the result. It looks nice but if you know anything about a laser cutter or even mechanics you see that this is very fine looking 💩
So I'll fire up #freeCAD for the model and try my very best in #inkscape to make the image.
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I need a fuctional diagram of the workings of our lasercutter for a presentation. So tried the assistant of @kagihq (taday totally chilling for them ;-) ), which gave me a really good concept for an educational poster. Including style hints like to make the laser tube glow a bit orange and make the invisible beam visible. Then (after asking) it gave me a prompt for an AI image generator. I chose Googles Nanobanana.
This is the result. It looks nice but if you know anything about a laser cutter or even mechanics you see that this is very fine looking 💩
So I'll fire up #freeCAD for the model and try my very best in #inkscape to make the image.
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I need a fuctional diagram of the workings of our lasercutter for a presentation. So tried the assistant of @kagihq (taday totally chilling for them ;-) ), which gave me a really good concept for an educational poster. Including style hints like to make the laser tube glow a bit orange and make the invisible beam visible. Then (after asking) it gave me a prompt for an AI image generator. I chose Googles Nanobanana.
This is the result. It looks nice but if you know anything about a laser cutter or even mechanics you see that this is very fine looking 💩
So I'll fire up #freeCAD for the model and try my very best in #inkscape to make the image.
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Todays #mayke is functional. With a passion for #rocketry you often end up transporting delicate tubes for builds... I tend to chuck these in other tubes for protection.. Hence today, after a bit of #FreeCAD I've printed some threaded end caps for this postal tube. Might adorn it with a few more features and maybe paint!
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Most annoying part, the Edges are always named the same, not sure why this can't be resolved automatically.
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Didn't #FreeCAD announce that the topological naming problem is improved? I'm editing a model on FreeCAD 1.1.0
Very simple model, single sketch, extruded, and then some edges chamfered / filleted.
I move a single point in the Sketch outwards a bit. No new edges, just a little bit repositioning, end every single time, every single chamfer and fillet complains about "Invalid Edge Link", requiring manual reselection.
What exactly was improved here in 1.0.0? :(
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If you use CAD software and care about properly owning what you make:
Do not use Onshape.
Do not use Fusion360 (or any other Autodesk product).
Using these tools binds your work to someone else's profit motives. You are a temporary guest in their house. They *will* fuck you over the moment they decide they can make more money by doing so.
#freecad and #openscad are incredible tools. Learn them and become free.
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I'm continuing the Prusa MK4S filament storage setup. I decided on a system that has 5 commonly used filaments in "permanent" storage, one or two per project swappable spools and a holder for the dryer machine.
I printed one example of a holder for the PolyDryer Box, but its latch based attachment system turned out to be a no-go from the start. I wanted something where I can just drop the box into the holder and it'll stay there with gravity alone. After some web searching, I went the "oh screw it, I'll make a better one myself" and it was #freecad time.
So here's the finished version after couple of iterations. It's very snug, sturdy enough but won't eat that much filament either when printed.
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There's a new stringed instrument coming soon. Just designed a gauge for string placement. Stay tuned!
#FreeCAD
#3dprinting
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something special for #freecadFriday
python script in FreeCAD is amazing!
I created this page featuring the script-generators I need to get a direct visual result. Just set the parameters, copy the Python code, make a makro in FreeCAD and you're done—it's extremely convenient. I'll be adding more generators over time; if you're interested, feel free to give them a try!
https://raumzeitpiraten.com/generatoren/
@freecad #3DPrinting #3DPrint #FreeCAD
I want to mention that AI was involved
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something special for #freecadFriday
python script in FreeCAD is amazing!
I created this page featuring the script-generators I need to get a direct visual result. Just set the parameters, copy the Python code, make a makro in FreeCAD and you're done—it's extremely convenient. I'll be adding more generators over time; if you're interested, feel free to give them a try!
https://raumzeitpiraten.com/generatoren/
@freecad #3DPrinting #3DPrint #FreeCAD
I want to mention that AI was involved
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something special for #freecadFriday
python script in FreeCAD is amazing!
I created this page featuring the script-generators I need to get a direct visual result. Just set the parameters, copy the Python code, make a makro in FreeCAD and you're done—it's extremely convenient. I'll be adding more generators over time; if you're interested, feel free to give them a try!
https://raumzeitpiraten.com/generatoren/
@freecad #3DPrinting #3DPrint #FreeCAD
I want to mention that AI was involved
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for once in time for #freecadfriday, the finished stylus polishing attachment for my record lathe!
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for once in time for #freecadfriday, the finished stylus polishing attachment for my record lathe!
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for once in time for #freecadfriday, the finished stylus polishing attachment for my record lathe!
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for once in time for #freecadfriday, the finished stylus polishing attachment for my record lathe!
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for once in time for #freecadfriday, the finished stylus polishing attachment for my record lathe!
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Made my father's dusty old bandsaw happy by providing a replacement for the bed guide.
Easily done in FreeCAD even for a noob as me. 🙂
https://www.printables.com/model/1730076-saw-blade-bed-guide-dewalt-bs1310
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Made my father's dusty old bandsaw happy by providing a replacement for the bed guide.
Easily done in FreeCAD even for a noob as me. 🙂
https://www.printables.com/model/1730076-saw-blade-bed-guide-dewalt-bs1310
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Why Your FreeCAD Models Keep Breaking (And How to Stop It)
Important, fundamental rules for creating stable models
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I have to drill some holes into pipes and also some holes at an angle of 45°, hence I over-engineered a drill stand for my cordless power drill, including spacers and different mounts. It uses 10mm rails and linear slide bearings. Not finished, but getting there...
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It's #FreeCADFriday once again! Hope everyone is doing OK. Please show us, big or small, what you are working on in #FreeCAD #CAD
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It's #FreeCADFriday once again! Hope everyone is doing OK. Please show us, big or small, what you are working on in #FreeCAD #CAD
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It's #FreeCADFriday once again! Hope everyone is doing OK. Please show us, big or small, what you are working on in #FreeCAD #CAD
