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#plasticity3d

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Oooh, fancy. dune3d is a new open source 3d cad application that looks really promising.
I like the author's stated motivation, that's all the reasons that made me move to proprietary software (Plasticity 3D) for my enclosure designs.
Would love an open source 3d cad system that also tries to make working with it bearable or even enjoyable.

(I have to admit using Solvespace is fun, but no chamfers/fillets is a deal breaker)

#cad #dune3d #solvespace #plasticity3d

github.com/dune3d/dune3d

3D CAD application. Contribute to dune3d/dune3d development by creating an account on GitHub.
GitHubGitHub - dune3d/dune3d: 3D CAD application3D CAD application. Contribute to dune3d/dune3d development by creating an account on GitHub.

The best way for making primary surfaces in #Plasticity3D is the Square command from XNurbs. This allows control over the CVs of the patches and enables clean, straightforward modeling. However, it’s not indispensable you can still achieve excellent results even without! #CAD

#The100DayProject Day 54

So I think the real project goal has become "Finish all the 3D projects you started and start selling them". I have so many projects running now.

I've completed the Classic French Chess Set, my first 3D printing project. The design is based on the French chess sets used and sold by the Café de la Régence in Paris in the 18th and 19th centuries. The set was modelled in Plasicity, the knight was modelled in Blender.

#The100DayProject Day 23

A complete redesign based on the first prototype. I am used to solid modelling (3DStudioMax etc). This is fine for the concept stage. But for the lamp, the design of the interior and walls are crucial, because of the light shining through the material. I'm now working with sheets instead. The idea is to thicken the sheets to the right wall thickness when all contours are done.

#The100DayProject Day 18

I know this might be a bit boring, but I've finally decided on a LED mount for the car lamp. To avoid overhangs that need support, I'll glue the bottom lid to the LED fixture, and fix the lid with screws to the bottom of the car. This way the LED is nice and secure and only needs a hole to slide into. I am moving on the the hardest part of the print: the 1 mm thick windscreen of the car. More on that later.

#The100DayProject Jasons Car Day 4

@LovesTha suggested taking the LED tealight apart. After careful disassembly, it turns out that the base holds everything I need in one piece. It's a small platform with a battery holder, switch and LED socket. It should be easy to include this into the design. The LED is no longer covered by the matt plastic LED flame cover, which should result in a higher light output.

Modeled the new base in plasticity.

#The100DayProject Day 3

Picked up a battery powered LED that will be the light source for Jason's car nightlight. I modeled it roughly in Plasticity, a 3D CAD modelling application aimed at artists. Safety of the nightlight will be my first concern since it'll be in his room. I will design a mount for the LED first. the fun and cute part of the modeling process will have to wait a little bit.