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eric.w
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SCAD

So I was just looking over the github repository for the i3 mk2 and I noticed that all the printable pieces come in both STL and SCAD files. Are the parts designed in OpenSCAD?

Just curious if anyone knows.

Posted : 14/09/2016 8:58 pm
Tonias
(@tonias)
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Re: SCAD

yup, they are.

Posted : 14/09/2016 10:09 pm
eric.w
(@eric-w)
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Topic starter answered:
Re: SCAD

Wow! I think that is impressive!

I have looked at openscad and I guess it just doesn't resonate with me, which is weird because I am a programmer by trade. But I am going to take another look at it. I just think that it is pretty awesome that these parts are designed that way. Some of these pieces are very complex!

Posted : 15/09/2016 8:50 pm
Linux User Group Oberschwaben
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Re: SCAD

To be honest i did not come across a cross-platform soultion that is so fast and easy to use like openscad.
I tried to create a simple silica box with cloud based solidworks kinda sodtware and it was a nightmare. 5 clicks to set the correct lengh of ONE side! thats 20 when you doing a rectangle... etc...

Openscad is not that easy to learn i see on myself but its lighting fast if you can do it!

Posted : 16/09/2016 12:55 pm
ayourk
(@ayourk)
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Re: SCAD

Sounds like you are describing OnShape. I personally use TinkerCAD and have no issues. Both have their strengths and weaknesses.

Dimensions PNG

and an 8 inch (200mm) or greater caliper is recommended.

Posted : 16/09/2016 11:02 pm
eric.w
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Topic starter answered:
Re: SCAD

I have been working with Fusion 360 and it is very powerful. It is also visual so I can see what I am creating as I am creating it. SCAD seems weird to me I guess. I need to watch some videos I think ...

Posted : 22/09/2016 9:07 pm
ayourk
(@ayourk)
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Re: SCAD

I learned about OpenSCAD from 3D Printing Nerd Joel Telling's Youtube channel and OpenSCAD's Language Manual.

Dimensions PNG

and an 8 inch (200mm) or greater caliper is recommended.

Posted : 22/09/2016 9:34 pm
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