Free software 3d
Hi,
Is there any free software that allows the modeling of an object?
Boulbar
RE: Free software 3d
Fusion 360 is a professional modeling software that is free for private users
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Cheerio,
RE: Free software 3d
FreeCAD is free to use for all users (personal and commercial) and open source so it will always be free to use. It can be a bit confusing to get started with, but the imminent v1.0.0 has some helpers to guide you towards the basic workflows. FWIW, I've been using v1.0.0RC2 and haven't bumped into any bugs (yet). The most recent version is available on the github repository here:
https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/releases
The v1.0.0 also comes with a logo change, so look for the new logo on YouTube tutorials for up-to-date workflows. I can suggest MangoJelly for high quality tutorials even though with his Aussie accent making it sound like donations will be used to spam his channel (I think he says "expand", but I hear "spam"). He isn't the only one putting out FC tutorials, but I really like his presentation and organization of topics. YMMV, as always.
See my (limited) designs on:
Printables - https://www.printables.com/@Sembazuru
Thingiverse - https://www.thingiverse.com/Sembazuru/designs
RE: Free software 3d
Solid Edge for makers is free. A professional grade software. I am very happy with it. It is being profressionally maintained and updated. About once a year a new version is released.
RE: Free software 3d
FYI, FreeCAD 1.0 final version has been released.
https://blog.freecad.org/2024/11/19/freecad-version-1-0-released/
See my (limited) designs on:
Printables - https://www.printables.com/@Sembazuru
Thingiverse - https://www.thingiverse.com/Sembazuru/designs
RE: Free software 3d
Blender (( https://www.blender.org/) free software with a lot of capabilities. Also a lot of YouTube learning video's.
Regards, Ron
RE: Free software 3d
I've had some success with creating basic shapes with Tinkercad and there are plenty on YouTube guides on how to use it too. Good luck 😊
RE: Free software 3d
I will vote for FreeCAD over Blender if you are just starting out. I have used FreeCAD to design many prints and with experience, can do anything. There are easier tools but with their own limitations. There is a FreeCAD section on Printables where you can get help when you need it.
Some models are better suited for production in Blender since it is designed more for animation than engineering.
There is now an AI site that you can use to produce 3D models for printing. A link was posted in one of the forums. I do know that they have upgraded their software recently.