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So the young peoples #STEM club I run has access to a load of chromebooks... tonight I've dived into the "Crostini" stuff (like a #Linux in VM) and got @freecad @inkscape and #thonny up and running so far. At last the chromebooks might be useful! #freecad #inkscape #python

Did you know that with #SurfacePsycho you can create and use SubD models, convert them to #NURBS right inside #Blender, or export them as STEP and open them in a #CAD program for further tweaking? 😎
And that's not all; you can also jump into edit mode, merge the individual patches into larger chunks, and add a layer of Class A continuity. #Blender3d #b3d #FreeCAD

On the bench today it was my c64u for a small visit. Added the 3 utility buttons and changed the powerled for a 3 colour led.

Made the model for it in #freecad. You can find it on printables: https://www.printables.com/model/1720968-c64-ultimate-utility-buttons

It was @janbeta who kinda inspired me to do so.

#freecad #commodore #c64ultimate #retrocomputing #vintagecomputing

I started out with a #CAD model of the entire instrument. At the same time, I gathered all of the hardware parts and wood blanks (and modified the model accordingly). One important thing I learned at YouTube University: Have your parts ready when designing the instrument. It definitely helped a lot and probably avoided countless mistakes.

I was using #FLOSS software exclusively (save for the operating system) - #Dune3D for modelling, #FreeCAD for CAM, #OpenBuilds and #FluidNC for machine control.

So, how do you draw the shape of an instrument from scratch? Turns out it's really complicated to come up with something aesthethically pleasing. My first attempts didn't look very promising, so I decided to go with something tried-and-true and just settled for a #Jazzmaster (which earned the project the nickname "Jazz Apprentice").

OCCT 8.0 (aka Open Cascade Technology) is out! It's the CAD kernel used by many projects such as @freecad, #CadQuery , #build123d or even @kicad ! It has wrappers for STEP and IGES and can use BRep topology representation. A very important open source tool for the hardware world!

➡️ https://occt3d.com/occt3d-open-source-8-0-is-released

#occt #occt3d #opencascade #cad #FreeCAD #OpenSource

@freecad Made with #freecad #cad #3dprinting #instaxwide

Well indeed, it's #FreeCADFriday once again! What are you wonderful people working on? #FreeCAD #CAD

For this #FreeCADFriday I made a hose passthrough to install a handheld bidet next to the sink cabinet.

It was a fun endeavor to create the assembly. The elements are split to be placed around the hose and hold together via threads. An additional helix on the inside is custom fit onto the hose to prevent it from slipping through the grommet.

https://www.printables.com/model/1714342

@freecad #FreeCAD #CAD #3DPrint #DIY #Repair

#OpenCASCADE releases version #OCCT 8.0.0! Big news for #FreeCAD and the world of open source #CAD https://dev.opencascade.org/content/open-cascade-technology-800-release

Quiet bank holiday with baking a crumble, boys doing some woodwork and football, the eldest practicing his #FreeCAD and me finally getting an hour to get on with detailing the interior of the #wpl #D12 kei-tora landscape competition truck.

After some discussion and questions about the #FreeCADDesignCompetition we've just slightly adjusted the brief on the entry topic on the forum. Do check it out! https://forum.freecad.org/viewtopic.php?p=886426#p886426 #freecad #opensource #openscience #cad

This #FreeCADFriday I have another tool for household repairs.

This is a versatile hex wrench I used for switching several faucets.

The FreeCAD file is parameterized so you can easily adapt it to your needs. I have already prepared and uploaded a host of ready-to-print sizes.

(The aerator spanner on the photo can be found in my previous posts.)

https://www.printables.com/model/1706757

@freecad #FreeCAD #CAD #3DPrint #DIY #Repair

Here's another thing I made: a simple box that fits into the empty space of the duct tape roll. #FreeCAD #Prusa #3dPrint #3dPrinting #box #DuctTape #DuckTape
https://www.printables.com/model/812367-duct-tape-box

Well indeed, once again it is #FreeCADFriday! Happy weekend to everyone when we get there. What are you wonderful people working on in #FreeCAD? #CAD #CAM #Fc3d

It's important that all your TPU printing projects fit on the masking tape that's been on the print bed for 6 months.

#3dprinting #tpu #FreeCAD #Ender5

FreeCAD 1.1.1 released

Hot on the heals of version 1.1.0 we are pleased to announce the release of version 1.1.1. You can check out the release notes and the full change log on the repository, it's fair to say that there are a LOT of small fixes to enhance your experiences with FreeCAD. As ever massive thanks to all contributors and developers for taking the time and effort to continue to improve #FreeCAD

#CAD #CAM #BIM #opensource

https://blog.freecad.org/2026/04/15/freecad-1-1-1-released/

Oh my, moving from #FreeCAD 1.0.0 to 1.1.0 feel like a whole different civilization reached.

#floss #OpenSource #cad #cam #cnc

It's #FreeCADFriday! Hope you have all had a wonderful week and are looking forward to the weekend. What are you working on with #FreeCAD? #CAD #CAM

FreeCAD: It IS Rocket Science!

In full disclosure the author of this post is involved in model, amateur and high power rocketry so forgive their over excitement! This blogpost highlights a fabulous video from #NARCON around using #FreeCAD for #Rocket design analysis using #CFD #rocketry

https://blog.freecad.org/2026/04/03/freecad-it-is-rocket-science/

It's #FreeCADFriday! What are you wonderful folk working on with #FreeCAD? #CAD #CAM #BIM

📰📣 Linux BREAKING: Ubuntu passa a RUST, Kernel 7.0 in arrivo e la rivoluzione AI di AMD e Intel!

Benvenuti a questo nuovo aggiornamento su Linux e l’Open Source!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XmEtjUB3q0&t=356s

@linux

#opensourceitalia #unolinux #gnulinux #distro #ita #opensource #Linux #Ubuntu #OpenSource #Kernel7 #Rust #AMD #Intel #Gnome50 #KDE #Fedora45 #TechNews #Cybersecurity #SoftwareLibero #Blender #FreeCAD #ResoluteRaccoon #GamingLinux #Informatica

It's #FreeCADFriday! What an amazing reaction you have all given to the 1.1 release! Show us what you are working on with #FreeCAD and extra kudos for Version 1.1 screenshots! Have a great weekend everyone. #CAD #CAM #BIM #fc3d

"FreeCAD Version 1.1 Released"

#FreeCAD #CAD #3D #CAO #Design ...

https://blog.freecad.org/2026/03/25/freecad-version-1-1-released/

The #FreeCAD 1.1 release video is cool! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9biWv_M8p8

#CAD #CAM #MakerSpaces #3DPrinting #CNCRouter

FreeCAD Version 1.1 Released

After an enormous amount of work and dedication from FreeCAD contributors we are delighted to announce that FreeCAD Version 1.1 is now released and available for download. There are significant amounts of improvements and new features.

https://blog.freecad.org/2026/03/25/freecad-version-1-1-released/

#FreeCAD #CAD #CAM #BIM #opensource #fc3d

Good Morning! It's #FreeCADFriday once again! Show us what you are working on in #FreeCAD at the moment. #CAD #CAM

2D design ( #Inkscape ) to 3D shape ( #FreeCAD ) to simulate #CNCRouter carving the design into wood.

Thanks to @Liz29 - CNC router replacement spindle coming soon, and will have the machine online!

#MakerSpace #CAD #CAM #Linux

It's #FreeCADFriday already! What are you brilliant folk working on with #FreeCAD? #CAD #CAM #BIM

#CNCRouter experts

What #OpenSource design tools (#CAD / #CAM) do you recommend for carving 3D organic designs onto wood?

Examples:
(1) Topographical maps
(2) Piano keys - angled bevels on the black keys
(3) 3D human face

Last year, I was using #FreeCAD, and was disappointed to find out FreeCAD's #CAM tool couldn't handle the angled slopes / black keys on the piano keyboard I designed.

Heard of people using: #Blender + CAM, #DuneCAD, #OpenSCAD and some other tools...

#Makerspace

RE: https://aus.social/@urbanfuzzy/116186930734353726

I'm playing with my knob.

A quick design in #FreeCAD while I run a test print on a new (to me) printer. These will be for the quick finishing press I started yesterday. The plan is to insert a M601 pause in the gcode and hope that I can just drop the nut in before printing the little capture corners.

#bookBinding

Freecad object tested with Code Saturne CFD#2 // Objet Freecad testé avec Code Saturne n°2

Vitesse/speed

#electricite #electricity #greenEnergy #greenTransition #greenpower #transitionEcologique #transitionenergetique #hydroelectricite #renouvenable #frenchtech #codesaturne #codeaster #EDF#salome #salomemeca #mesh #maillage #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #UpheavalClimate #ecology #environment #climate #codeaster #codesaturne #simvia #linux #linuxmint #freecad #freecadfriday

It's #FreeCADFriday ! What are a ll you wonderful people up to with #FreeCAD ?#CAD #CAM #fc3d

Ce mois-ci, une formation animée par 2 enseignants de Technologie aura lieu sur le logiciel #Freecad

Signe d'un réel engouement, ce sont 52 personnes qui se sont inscrites 👍

Pour l'occasion, voici un article succin de présentation du logiciel : https://drane.ac-lyon.fr/spip/FreeCad-une-alternative-libre-cfao

#Alternative #CAO #3D

Interactive 3D model of the Voron Trident 3D Printer now live.

Loaded the STEP into FreeCAD and exported to binary glTF (.glb), then deployed to a web viewer. You can rotate, zoom, and selectively hide panels to reveal the interior assembly. Model is ~64MB, best on a workstation browser.

Details + link: https://salemdata.net/johnpress/?p=530

#Voron #VoronTrident #3DPrinting #FreeCAD #glTF #ThreeJS #CAD

Interactive 3D model of the Voron Trident 3D Printer now live.

Loaded the STEP into FreeCAD and exported to binary glTF (.glb), then deployed to a web viewer. You can rotate, zoom, and selectively hide panels to reveal the interior assembly. Model is ~64MB, best on a workstation browser.

Details + link: https://salemdata.net/johnpress/?p=530

#Voron #VoronTrident #3DPrinting #FreeCAD #glTF #ThreeJS #CAD

Interactive 3D model of the Voron Trident 3D Printer now live.

Loaded the STEP into FreeCAD and exported to binary glTF (.glb), then deployed to a web viewer. You can rotate, zoom, and selectively hide panels to reveal the interior assembly. Model is ~64MB, best on a workstation browser.

Details + link: https://salemdata.net/johnpress/?p=530

#Voron #VoronTrident #3DPrinting #FreeCAD #glTF #ThreeJS #CAD

Interactive 3D model of the Voron Trident 3D Printer now live.

Loaded the STEP into FreeCAD and exported to binary glTF (.glb), then deployed to a web viewer. You can rotate, zoom, and selectively hide panels to reveal the interior assembly. Model is ~64MB, best on a workstation browser.

Details + link: https://salemdata.net/johnpress/?p=530

#Voron #VoronTrident #3DPrinting #FreeCAD #glTF #ThreeJS #CAD

Interactive 3D model of the Voron Trident 3D Printer now live.

Loaded the STEP into FreeCAD and exported to binary glTF (.glb), then deployed to a web viewer. You can rotate, zoom, and selectively hide panels to reveal the interior assembly. Model is ~64MB, best on a workstation browser.

Details + link: https://salemdata.net/johnpress/?p=530

#Voron #VoronTrident #3DPrinting #FreeCAD #glTF #ThreeJS #CAD

We blogged earlier today about MbDFEM, some amazing new functionalitly being built into the #FreeCAD ecostsytem. MbDFEm combined Multibody Dynamics with FEM for some amazing analytical capabilities. Read more here. #CAD #FEM #MbDFEM #Calculix #Opensource

https://blog.freecad.org/2026/02/27/amazing-multibody-dynamics-with-fem/

We blogged earlier today about MbDFEM, some amazing new functionalitly being built into the #FreeCAD ecostsytem. MbDFEm combined Multibody Dynamics with FEM for some amazing analytical capabilities. Read more here. #CAD #FEM #MbDFEM #Calculix #Opensource

https://blog.freecad.org/2026/02/27/amazing-multibody-dynamics-with-fem/

We blogged earlier today about MbDFEM, some amazing new functionalitly being built into the #FreeCAD ecostsytem. MbDFEm combined Multibody Dynamics with FEM for some amazing analytical capabilities. Read more here. #CAD #FEM #MbDFEM #Calculix #Opensource

https://blog.freecad.org/2026/02/27/amazing-multibody-dynamics-with-fem/

We blogged earlier today about MbDFEM, some amazing new functionalitly being built into the #FreeCAD ecostsytem. MbDFEm combined Multibody Dynamics with FEM for some amazing analytical capabilities. Read more here. #CAD #FEM #MbDFEM #Calculix #Opensource

https://blog.freecad.org/2026/02/27/amazing-multibody-dynamics-with-fem/

We blogged earlier today about MbDFEM, some amazing new functionalitly being built into the #FreeCAD ecostsytem. MbDFEm combined Multibody Dynamics with FEM for some amazing analytical capabilities. Read more here. #CAD #FEM #MbDFEM #Calculix #Opensource

https://blog.freecad.org/2026/02/27/amazing-multibody-dynamics-with-fem/

It's #FreeCADFriday and we are on a shiny new instance! Many thanks for bearing with us as we've made the changes. #FreeCAD #fc3d #CAD #CAM #BIM

It's #FreeCADFriday! Hope you all have had a great week. Show us what you are working on in #FreeCAD. #CAD #CAM #fc3d

Nachdem ich jetzt endlich wieder einen eigenen #3DDrucker habe, habe ich den Sonntag mal genutzt, um von meinem bisherigen eher einfachen (aber beschränkten) Konstruktionstool wegzukommen und mir mal ein wenig #FreeCAD basics beizubringen. Natürlich am praktischen Beispiel, einem Haken für die Garderobenstange. Ich hab zwar etwas geflucht auf dem Weg bis zum fertigen Objekt - aber es passt super und so Formschön hätte ich das früher nicht hinbekommen.

Holey moley, time flies! It's #FreeCADFriday once again! What are you working on with #FreeCAD? #CAD #CAM #BIM

Freecad object tested with Code Saturne CFD // Objet Freecad testé avec Code Saturne

Vitesse/speed

#electricite #electricity #greenEnergy #greenTransition #greenpower #transitionEcologique #transitionenergetique #hydroelectricite #renouvenable #frenchtech #codesaturne #codeaster #EDF#salome #salomemeca #mesh #maillage #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #UpheavalClimate #ecology #environment #climate #codeaster #codesaturne #simvia #linux #linuxmint #freecad #freecadfriday

When the original designers for Fillets and Chamfers at Parasolid and ACIS retire, this knowledge will be lost forever.

#CAD #BREP #FreeCAD #OCCT

O týden a několik iterací později.
Bajonet na mobil v prvních testech dopadl dobře, takže jsem se pustil do lepšího uchycení na řidítka a zaměřil se na snazší 3D tisk - růžový díl jde vytisknout na plocho s minimem převisů.
Geometrie objímek na řidítka není perfektní, ale je to s dostatečnou tolerancí, aby bylo možné PET-G tisk dotáhnout, aniž by popraskal.

#FreeCAD #3DPrinting #Brompton #fc3d #FreeCADFriday