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I've been wanting to use my 3D printer, but my hangup has been creating the models of what I want to make.

In the past I learned a bit of Fusion 360 and SketchUp back when it was an installed program.

This time I decided to try FreeCAD. I've already modeled my first part (haven't printed anything yet) and am working on my second part which has some pretty complex geometry that I am having to invent and reinvent as I go.

Here's the thing. This kind of parametric modelling like for 3D printing is what FreeCAD is said to do best. Yes, there is a significant learning curve, as with any CAD program, but it seems to be wholly adequate for this kind of work, and is a free, opensource program. I can literally learn this one program now and still count on being able to still use it 25 years from now without incurring license fees or having to switch to a new program.

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rejon 2y ago

totally worth it!

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yunginter.net 2y ago

I should learn freeCAD, my only complaint is it’s kinda bloaty as a download, although I’ve wanted to learn of workbench the most.

for basic editing stl’s downloaded from thingiverse I’ve pushed the boundaries of autodesk’s in-browser tinkercad, it’s like trying to do graphics design in power point, but can make it work.

rejon 2y ago

🤙