We will start with defining some constants that we will use in this project. It is a very simple project – creating a six faced dice. This project that I am putting in this blog is one of the first projects that I created with OpenSCAD. Since I selected a product to use, next step was to create some simple projects and try them out.
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SketchUp Free The 3D modeling software SketchUp Free is also known under its former name Sketch Up Maker, which was released in 2000. Also, since I am putting the values for individual coordinates, it is very easy to visualize. If modeling with OpenSCAD seems too complicated to you, you can first make use of the free software BlocksCAD and thus become familiar with the type of modeling. For example, I can create my own complicated shapes and save them as libraries when I need those features. I went with OpenSCAD as first option – as this gave me flexibility to create my own modules. According to reviews, both of these have steep learning curve. Next stop was to select between FreeCAD and OpenSCAD. However, the license terms for this product states that it is free for 1 year of non-commercial use. I have seen people say very good things about it. Next I looked at Fusion 360 from Autodesk. Even though this software was considered easiest of all, I found it a no-go.
I struggled quite a bit trying to overlay one cylinder on top of another. Coming from an engineering background, I still prefer to see elevation and plan for a design. I started with the first recommendation, tinkercad. Since I am not going to model for profit, I was looking for something that is free and can grow with my needs. One of the other cool site for 3D resources is. Like most new 3D printer owners, I also created Owl pair and 3DBenchy for testing out the printer.Īfter printing random objects that I got from, I thought of creating some of my own.
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