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- Thu Dec 13, 2018 2:04 pm
- Forum: Users Showcase
- Topic: Floating Koozie for launch on Kickstarter
- Replies: 5
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Re: Floating Koozie for launch on Kickstarter
Thanks! Yes, I've had some fun with it. And some late nights on FreeCAD-it can be addicting. I've gone through 4 different 3D printing suppliers before getting that final durable prototype. I'm definitely also frustrated by all the different can sizes. Don't worry, once I'm in production, the Coors ...
- Wed Dec 12, 2018 5:02 pm
- Forum: Users Showcase
- Topic: Floating Koozie for launch on Kickstarter
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2338
Floating Koozie for launch on Kickstarter
From FreeCAD, to prototypes, to a launch on Kickstarter! I used FreeCAD (V .15, Win 7) to develop the design for a newly-patented floating koozie. It uses a pivoting ballast arm to keep a drink upright in the water. The arm then folds up so it can sit flat on land. After 64 iterations of the design ...
- Sat Mar 12, 2016 5:03 am
- Forum: Open discussion
- Topic: Just wanted to say thanks.
- Replies: 4
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Re: Just wanted to say thanks.
I completely agree. FreeCAD is outstanding. I took an autocad class 15 years ago and haven't done any CAD since then. In 4 days of my spare time I'm basically completely up to speed on it and have completed the designs that I wanted to work on-it's been great. Unfortunately, I know nothing about pyt...