I've been using Fusion360 for the past 4 or so years. It's similar to AutoCAD but much cheaper. I sometimes use Inkscape to clean up or edit files. Sheetcam creates the G-code and away I go. Most of my drawings are 2D components but I wanted to get familiar with a good 3D CAD so the transition would be easy if the need ever arose. Just what I need, another toy.
Rockchuck - I had no idea the material was THAT strong.
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I've been using Fusion360 for the past 4 or so years. It's similar to AutoCAD but much cheaper. I sometimes use Inkscape to clean up or edit files. Sheetcam creates the G-code and away I go. Most of my drawings are 2D components but I wanted to get familiar with a good 3D CAD so the transition would be easy if the need ever arose. Just what I need, another toy.
I was poking around on AutoDesk website. According to one comparison chart, "looks like" Fusion360 does not do 3D (STL or OBJ) output files? What file type are you passing from Fusion360 to slice in Sheetcam to generate your G-code files? Or, maybe that was just the Free version I was looking at?
DXF is what I normally use. SGV also works. The free version doesn't generate DXF anymore but it's under $500/yr or less if you catch it on sale. Inkscape is good for "snipping" files off the interweb and turning them into a bitmap. SheetCam produces a TAP file and I believe it's mach4 that runs everything else. Proma builds the controller that runs the steppers etc. on my machine.
One of you guys needs to reproduce the discontinued BogPod shooting rest that screws onto a tripod. Guys that have them swear by them and never let them go.
I don't mean to hijack this thread but I use my CNC table daily. I wish pics were easier to post here. I can produce very impressive parts but can't post pics. lol.
I've been using Fusion360 for the past 4 or so years. It's similar to AutoCAD but much cheaper. I sometimes use Inkscape to clean up or edit files. Sheetcam creates the G-code and away I go. Most of my drawings are 2D components but I wanted to get familiar with a good 3D CAD so the transition would be easy if the need ever arose. Just what I need, another toy.
I was poking around on AutoDesk website. According to one comparison chart, "looks like" Fusion360 does not do 3D (STL or OBJ) output files? What file type are you passing from Fusion360 to slice in Sheetcam to generate your G-code files? Or, maybe that was just the Free version I was looking at?
The paid version of Fusion360 does OBJ and STL as well as others.
I've been using Fusion360 for the past 4 or so years. It's similar to AutoCAD but much cheaper. I sometimes use Inkscape to clean up or edit files. Sheetcam creates the G-code and away I go. Most of my drawings are 2D components but I wanted to get familiar with a good 3D CAD so the transition would be easy if the need ever arose. Just what I need, another toy.
I was poking around on AutoDesk website. According to one comparison chart, "looks like" Fusion360 does not do 3D (STL or OBJ) output files? What file type are you passing from Fusion360 to slice in Sheetcam to generate your G-code files? Or, maybe that was just the Free version I was looking at?
The paid version of Fusion360 does OBJ and STL as well as others.
That's what I figured. As a hobbyist, I prefer a "buy once, cry once" payment arrangement...
One of you guys needs to reproduce the discontinued BogPod shooting rest that screws onto a tripod. Guys that have them swear by them and never let them go.
I thought I posted this above. Mea culpa if this is a repeat. I scanned the BOG website. If you already have a bi-pod, I did not notice anything on their website that could not be functionally reproduced with a 3D printer. 3d print the cradle. Then CA glue in either (a) low cost, a piece of mouse pad with the no-skid bottom facing the rifle stock, or (b) more up scale, a piece of sorbothane cut to fit.
I don't mean to hijack this thread but I use my CNC table daily. I wish pics were easier to post here. I can produce very impressive parts but can't post pics. lol.
This is to help out, I know 'it really is easy' is not so easy when you haven't succeeded before. Just try it.
1. go to www.postimages.org 2. click 'choose images' 3. choose the image on your device to upload 4. to the right of 'hotlink for forums' (the 7th row from the top), single click the blue/white button to copy the link (or alternatively, highlight and copy the actual link) 5. paste that string of the link into your 24hourcampfire response
It literally is 5 steps that I can upload and post a picture in 10 seconds??? Can do the exact same thing from my phone using exact same steps. Try it. If it doesn't work, leave up the link and somebody will be able to tell you where you went wrong.
OP, thanks for the pics and info! When I had a job I installed connected and serviced production printers and other aggravating office equipment. Retired now and can't stand the thought of another "printer"
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