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by bill
Sun Nov 11, 2018 4:43 am
Forum: Open discussion
Topic: Naming of FreeCAD version 0.18
Replies: 56
Views: 8981

Re: Naming of FreeCAD version 0.18

Well, I'm currently, ahem, between jobs, so I could dedicate all my time to documenting FreeCAD. I just need money for myself; here are my estimates Cant possibly see why you are between jobs and could use the money; since you are so skilled and easy to work with! :lol: Oh, Excuse me VOX, I left a ...
by bill
Sat Nov 10, 2018 4:44 pm
Forum: Open discussion
Topic: Naming of FreeCAD version 0.18
Replies: 56
Views: 8981

Re: Naming of FreeCAD version 0.18

the splash screen, too--some sort of blend between a 3D model and the TechDraw output from the model. ...with tech drawings styled(colour/hue-wise) as in his CODEX could be pretty cool; see link http://www.ansa.it/english/news/lifestyle/arts/2017/11/24/leonardos-codex-leicester-set-to-return-4_9464...
by bill
Thu Nov 08, 2018 4:04 pm
Forum: Developers corner
Topic: Release of 0.18
Replies: 780
Views: 202931

Re: Release of 0.18

Jee-Bee wrote: Thu Nov 08, 2018 3:41 pm ...bit lighter than the blueish
Absolutely, contrast is required to fully appreciate/highlight model
by bill
Thu Nov 08, 2018 3:17 pm
Forum: Open discussion
Topic: Naming of FreeCAD version 0.18
Replies: 56
Views: 8981

Naming of FreeCAD version 0.18

I would like to suggest to the FreeCAD community, naming FreeCAD version 0.18 -- " ( SALAI )typo or GIACOMO", after Leonardo Da Vinci's pupil/assistant ( Gian Giacomo Caprotti da Oreno, better known as Salaì ). Since 2019 is the 500 year anniversary of Da Vinci's death. I am sure, had it b...
by bill
Thu Oct 11, 2018 4:26 pm
Forum: Users Showcase
Topic: Thread-turning-simulator
Replies: 1
Views: 1879

Re: Thread-turning-simulator

Can you provide anymore information on how to use this in FreeCAD?

Can you provide any screen snap-shots.
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I see from the TXlated main.py, integration with Parts and BRep.
Is it a Macro? Is it a WorkBench? Tool?; etc.

Need more README info for installation/usage.

Thanks
by bill
Wed Oct 10, 2018 2:44 am
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: Creating CNC roughing and finishing passes
Replies: 104
Views: 23890

Re: Creating CNC roughing and finishing passes

BTW josh, your last post(s) was more interesting then the last Star Wars episode. Nice modeling of the Death Star (case study)!
by bill
Tue Oct 09, 2018 11:52 am
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: Creating CNC roughing and finishing passes
Replies: 104
Views: 23890

Re: Creating CNC roughing and finishing passes

Hey JM, :D Keep up the valuable/great -- work/investigation! Honestly though, I think regular roughing, followed by a surface pass is probably the best option. Depending on the capability of your machining environ, workflow will vary. There is no regular. No!? Part workflow Example: Hog/Rough with D...
by bill
Sun Oct 07, 2018 12:12 pm
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: Creating CNC roughing and finishing passes
Replies: 104
Views: 23890

Re: Creating CNC roughing and finishing passes

Hi Bill, bill wrote: ↑ Sun Oct 07, 2018 12:28 am The current execution is only good for wax and styrofoam; No! :lol: not if you have a roughing operation before... ;) True, true, but, one does not always need or want or require a roughing op depending on the work part. Then, in some instances, one ...
by bill
Sun Oct 07, 2018 4:28 am
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: Creating CNC roughing and finishing passes
Replies: 104
Views: 23890

Re: Creating CNC roughing and finishing passes

From what I can see, drop-cutter still needs to execute path generation as follows; according to drop-down parameter:
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Right! The current execution is only good for wax and styrofoam; No! :lol:
by bill
Sun Sep 30, 2018 12:17 pm
Forum: Users Showcase
Topic: Gardening Robot
Replies: 10
Views: 4500

Re: Gardening Robot

Rather than using stepper motors, I have chosen to use DC gear motors and I plan to build rotary encoders using slotted optical sensors and 3D printed encoder disks to create a closed loop system. This is because I have a hunch that DC motors are easier to find and have a better price/power ratio t...