#freecad — Public Fediverse posts

I released this full set of Roadshow/Funhouse gears last year. I'm glad to see they are still in good shape after a year. I also have the original prototype that just has the middle gear and that's in one piece too.

Links:
Middle gear: https://www.printables.com/model/1226708-funhouse-road-show-animatronic-head-jaw-gear-03-84
Sector gear: https://www.printables.com/model/1241735-funhouse-road-show-animatronic-head-sector-gear-03

Middle gear was made with #openscad, the sector gear with #freecad, printed of PETG

#pinball #3dprinting

I ♥️ tidy master sketches in #FreeCAD

I use a PartDesign Body as a container for the master sketches. This makes using binders w/ offsets easier. The "X-ed" rectangles stand for off-the-shelf electronics parts.

RE: https://social.freecad.org/@freecad/117235682534967966

I'm so impressed with this and so pleased to write it up... yet I understand so little about EM?High frequency stuff! Awesome that #FreeCAD can have these things developed in the community though. Proper power of #opensource

Spotted: A new Microwave Workbench

Over on our FreeCAD Mastodon account, under our regular #FreeCADFriday hashtag we get to spot all manner of things....

https://blog.freecad.org/2026/09/08/spotted-a-new-microwave-workbench/

#FreeCAD #Workbench #Community #Microwave #HighFrequency cc @mishkathebear

Is it worth taxing what I have left for brain cells to learn #freecad for my #woodworking hobby..?

Is it worth taxing what I have left for brain cells to learn #freecad for my #woodworking hobby..?

Is it worth taxing what I have left for brain cells to learn #freecad for my #woodworking hobby..?

Moved them to the front face. Now to add some sexy fillets and fire up the printer.

#FreeCAD

Moved them to the front face. Now to add some sexy fillets and fire up the printer.

#FreeCAD

Moved them to the front face. Now to add some sexy fillets and fire up the printer.

#FreeCAD

Moved them to the front face. Now to add some sexy fillets and fire up the printer.

#FreeCAD

Moved them to the front face. Now to add some sexy fillets and fire up the printer.

#FreeCAD

Years ago a friend gave me a bit of hardware that provided 8 ADC channels through a parallel port. I never used it, and recently needed to get 6 channels of IO to an fpga that has a 25 pin cable coming out of it, for the CNC mill, and it works for that but needs some protection from being sprayed with metal chips. Now it has at least something: sliding top and snap on bottom. Design in #freecad print in PLA

Years ago a friend gave me a bit of hardware that provided 8 ADC channels through a parallel port. I never used it, and recently needed to get 6 channels of IO to an fpga that has a 25 pin cable coming out of it, for the CNC mill, and it works for that but needs some protection from being sprayed with metal chips. Now it has at least something: sliding top and snap on bottom. Design in #freecad print in PLA

Years ago a friend gave me a bit of hardware that provided 8 ADC channels through a parallel port. I never used it, and recently needed to get 6 channels of IO to an fpga that has a 25 pin cable coming out of it, for the CNC mill, and it works for that but needs some protection from being sprayed with metal chips. Now it has at least something: sliding top and snap on bottom. Design in #freecad print in PLA

Years ago a friend gave me a bit of hardware that provided 8 ADC channels through a parallel port. I never used it, and recently needed to get 6 channels of IO to an fpga that has a 25 pin cable coming out of it, for the CNC mill, and it works for that but needs some protection from being sprayed with metal chips. Now it has at least something: sliding top and snap on bottom. Design in #freecad print in PLA

Years ago a friend gave me a bit of hardware that provided 8 ADC channels through a parallel port. I never used it, and recently needed to get 6 channels of IO to an fpga that has a 25 pin cable coming out of it, for the CNC mill, and it works for that but needs some protection from being sprayed with metal chips. Now it has at least something: sliding top and snap on bottom. Design in #freecad print in PLA

Having fun designing a cowling for the steering column on the Stupid Car to print later. Having a bit of trouble working out how to attach the two halves.

#FreeCAD

Having fun designing a cowling for the steering column on the Stupid Car to print later. Having a bit of trouble working out how to attach the two halves.

#FreeCAD

Having fun designing a cowling for the steering column on the Stupid Car to print later. Having a bit of trouble working out how to attach the two halves.

#FreeCAD

Having fun designing a cowling for the steering column on the Stupid Car to print later. Having a bit of trouble working out how to attach the two halves.

#FreeCAD

Having fun designing a cowling for the steering column on the Stupid Car to print later. Having a bit of trouble working out how to attach the two halves.

#FreeCAD

I've got the laser cut parts from the machinist and they're looking really good! I installed one so far.

#FreeCAD #musicians

I've got the laser cut parts from the machinist and they're looking really good! I installed one so far.

#FreeCAD #musicians

I've got the laser cut parts from the machinist and they're looking really good! I installed one so far.

#FreeCAD #musicians

I've got the laser cut parts from the machinist and they're looking really good! I installed one so far.

#FreeCAD #musicians

Re that earlier toot about the tiny spirit level done in @freecad ... the design files are now over on the public instance of @manyfold here https://3dprint.social/models/5vm1wnlqn92n

#tools #freecad #manyfold #fediverse #LevelUp (cc @rc2014 )

Re that earlier toot about the tiny spirit level done in @freecad ... the design files are now over on the public instance of @manyfold here https://3dprint.social/models/5vm1wnlqn92n

#tools #freecad #manyfold #fediverse #LevelUp (cc @rc2014 )

Re that earlier toot about the tiny spirit level done in @freecad ... the design files are now over on the public instance of @manyfold here https://3dprint.social/models/5vm1wnlqn92n

#tools #freecad #manyfold #fediverse #LevelUp (cc @rc2014 )

Re that earlier toot about the tiny spirit level done in @freecad ... the design files are now over on the public instance of @manyfold here https://3dprint.social/models/5vm1wnlqn92n

#tools #freecad #manyfold #fediverse #LevelUp (cc @rc2014 )

Re that earlier toot about the tiny spirit level done in @freecad ... the design files are now over on the public instance of @manyfold here https://3dprint.social/models/5vm1wnlqn92n

#tools #freecad #manyfold #fediverse #LevelUp (cc @rc2014 )

This morning little @freecad sidequest #tool! #making #freecad #3dprinting

This morning little @freecad sidequest #tool! #making #freecad #3dprinting

This morning little @freecad sidequest #tool! #making #freecad #3dprinting

This morning little @freecad sidequest #tool! #making #freecad #3dprinting

This morning little @freecad sidequest #tool! #making #freecad #3dprinting

🚀 CADBase v0.3.2: Fully Open Source!

A digital platform for sharing, versioning, and viewing 3D models with early RBAC and API access.

All core components are now public:
🖥️ Frontend (MIT)
⚙️ Backend (AGPLv3)
🛢️ DB Schema (PostgreSQL)

What's new:
• STEP format + viewer improvements
• RBAC + API keys
• Security hardening

Also check out our add-ons for FreeCAD & Blender!

🔗 Platform: https://app.cadbase.rs/
🔗 GitLab: https://gitlab.com/cadbase/

#OpenSource #RustLang #WebAssembly #CAD #FreeCAD #Blender3D #BIM #FLOSS

🚀 CADBase v0.3.2: Fully Open Source!

A digital platform for sharing, versioning, and viewing 3D models with early RBAC and API access.

All core components are now public:
🖥️ Frontend (MIT)
⚙️ Backend (AGPLv3)
🛢️ DB Schema (PostgreSQL)

What's new:
• STEP format + viewer improvements
• RBAC + API keys
• Security hardening

Also check out our add-ons for FreeCAD & Blender!

🔗 Platform: https://app.cadbase.rs/
🔗 GitLab: https://gitlab.com/cadbase/

#OpenSource #RustLang #WebAssembly #CAD #FreeCAD #Blender3D #BIM #FLOSS

🚀 CADBase v0.3.2: Fully Open Source!

A digital platform for sharing, versioning, and viewing 3D models with early RBAC and API access.

All core components are now public:
🖥️ Frontend (MIT)
⚙️ Backend (AGPLv3)
🛢️ DB Schema (PostgreSQL)

What's new:
• STEP format + viewer improvements
• RBAC + API keys
• Security hardening

Also check out our add-ons for FreeCAD & Blender!

🔗 Platform: https://app.cadbase.rs/
🔗 GitLab: https://gitlab.com/cadbase/

#OpenSource #RustLang #WebAssembly #CAD #FreeCAD #Blender3D #BIM #FLOSS

🚀 CADBase v0.3.2: Fully Open Source!

A digital platform for sharing, versioning, and viewing 3D models with early RBAC and API access.

All core components are now public:
🖥️ Frontend (MIT)
⚙️ Backend (AGPLv3)
🛢️ DB Schema (PostgreSQL)

What's new:
• STEP format + viewer improvements
• RBAC + API keys
• Security hardening

Also check out our add-ons for FreeCAD & Blender!

🔗 Platform: https://app.cadbase.rs/
🔗 GitLab: https://gitlab.com/cadbase/

#OpenSource #RustLang #WebAssembly #CAD #FreeCAD #Blender3D #BIM #FLOSS

@meistermeier
Looks like you've drawn 2 overlapping rectangles, right? – Then the geometry of the sketch is not distinct what's "inside" and "outside" (FC 26.3 should "fix" that w/ internals AFAIK)

Use "trim edge" tool (keys: G,T) to remove the upper and right edge of that small square. Pull out the remaining two edges to select and delete them.

Then you can pad the resulting "L" shaped sketch.

#FreeCAD

@meistermeier
Looks like you've drawn 2 overlapping rectangles, right? – Then the geometry of the sketch is not distinct what's "inside" and "outside" (FC 26.3 should "fix" that w/ internals AFAIK)

Use "trim edge" tool (keys: G,T) to remove the upper and right edge of that small square. Pull out the remaining two edges to select and delete them.

Then you can pad the resulting "L" shaped sketch.

#FreeCAD

@meistermeier
Looks like you've drawn 2 overlapping rectangles, right? – Then the geometry of the sketch is not distinct what's "inside" and "outside" (FC 26.3 should "fix" that w/ internals AFAIK)

Use "trim edge" tool (keys: G,T) to remove the upper and right edge of that small square. Pull out the remaining two edges to select and delete them.

Then you can pad the resulting "L" shaped sketch.

#FreeCAD

@meistermeier
Looks like you've drawn 2 overlapping rectangles, right? – Then the geometry of the sketch is not distinct what's "inside" and "outside" (FC 26.3 should "fix" that w/ internals AFAIK)

Use "trim edge" tool (keys: G,T) to remove the upper and right edge of that small square. Pull out the remaining two edges to select and delete them.

Then you can pad the resulting "L" shaped sketch.

#FreeCAD

@meistermeier
Looks like you've drawn 2 overlapping rectangles, right? – Then the geometry of the sketch is not distinct what's "inside" and "outside" (FC 26.3 should "fix" that w/ internals AFAIK)

Use "trim edge" tool (keys: G,T) to remove the upper and right edge of that small square. Pull out the remaining two edges to select and delete them.

Then you can pad the resulting "L" shaped sketch.

#FreeCAD

I am too stupid in the simplest things how #FreeCad wants me to work.
Just tried to have a L-shaped sketch and pad / extrude it. Let's say the result is surprising to me. Do I really have to go with 25 and 24mm sides to don't have any overlaps (this works as expected)? Or is there an option I don't see to join/merge elements in the sketch?
Background of the story: I started with Fusion a while back but want to give FreeCad a chance and currently trying to recreate my models in there.

I am too stupid in the simplest things how #FreeCad wants me to work.
Just tried to have a L-shaped sketch and pad / extrude it. Let's say the result is surprising to me. Do I really have to go with 25 and 24mm sides to don't have any overlaps (this works as expected)? Or is there an option I don't see to join/merge elements in the sketch?
Background of the story: I started with Fusion a while back but want to give FreeCad a chance and currently trying to recreate my models in there.

I am too stupid in the simplest things how #FreeCad wants me to work.
Just tried to have a L-shaped sketch and pad / extrude it. Let's say the result is surprising to me. Do I really have to go with 25 and 24mm sides to don't have any overlaps (this works as expected)? Or is there an option I don't see to join/merge elements in the sketch?
Background of the story: I started with Fusion a while back but want to give FreeCad a chance and currently trying to recreate my models in there.

I am too stupid in the simplest things how #FreeCad wants me to work.
Just tried to have a L-shaped sketch and pad / extrude it. Let's say the result is surprising to me. Do I really have to go with 25 and 24mm sides to don't have any overlaps (this works as expected)? Or is there an option I don't see to join/merge elements in the sketch?
Background of the story: I started with Fusion a while back but want to give FreeCad a chance and currently trying to recreate my models in there.

I am too stupid in the simplest things how #FreeCad wants me to work.
Just tried to have a L-shaped sketch and pad / extrude it. Let's say the result is surprising to me. Do I really have to go with 25 and 24mm sides to don't have any overlaps (this works as expected)? Or is there an option I don't see to join/merge elements in the sketch?
Background of the story: I started with Fusion a while back but want to give FreeCad a chance and currently trying to recreate my models in there.