Air data computer layout

[JLJu]

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FC 0.17 13541 Windows + Ubuntu
For an open hobby project, I need to explore the possibility to use Freecad for the 3D design of an air data computer. I proposed to the team (Basic Air Data brainstorming here ) a possible layout for the device.
I generated the 3D files of the PCB with Kicad (5.02 Ubuntu) then imported those as STEP in FC. I modeled different components in FC; other parts came from past projects.

The assembly of parts was a bit tricky; other functions were straightforward.
Overall, it was a good experience.

Thank you for sharing FC!

[Ir0nRaven]

Nice!

There's no electrical simulation happening in FC, right? Just physical design?

[easyw-fc]

FC 0.17 13541 Windows + Ubuntu
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You may consider to use FC0.18 pre which is the near next release and with many improvements

I generated the 3D files of the PCB with Kicad (5.02 Ubuntu) then imported those as STEP in FC. I modeled different components in FC; other parts came from past projects.

The assembly of parts was a bit tricky; other functions were straightforward.

You may consider to use Manipulator wb (Aligner) for aligning parts and A2plus wb for a more flexible assembly.
You may consider also kicad Stepup @KiCad forum which has many useful feature to improve kicad and freecad collaboration.

[JLJu]

Nice!

There's no electrical simulation happening in FC, right? Just physical design?

You are right, no simulation

@easyw-fc
Thank you for the pointers!