Hey #3dPrinting nerd bubble, what #CAD software do you use for making your own 3d models?
I'm starting to get really annoyed by the limits of OpenSCAD, and the only other 3d modelling software I've ever really used is Blender... which is kinda slow on my computer, and feels like the wrong tool for modelling mechanical parts.
Any recommendations for something nice that is not too slow to run on a macbook from 2017 (*staring angrily at inkscape, which is not even 3d*)?
Fusion360
Hey, I use #FreeCAD on Linux, but it's also available for Mac. I was not able to fully learn how to use OpenSCAD. But FreeCAD is also opensource and it is way easier to learn. It has an UI similar to SolidEdge or SolidWorks.
I have used both #OpenSCAD and #FreeCAD and I use FreeCAD for things I design from scratch. I can brush up on my OpenSCSD skills to modify an existing part though.
They are very different programs and they have distinct learning curves!
Different workbenches in FreeCAD will be better or worse depending on what you are modeling. Generally speaking, I'd suggest starting with the Part Design workbench. Once you get the hang of the basics with one workbench, it's easier to make sense of the other workbenches as you branch out.
I'm glad to see othe #CAD modelers on here. Giving you both a follow now. 🙂
