• Aux@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I got into the 3D printing hobby a few months ago and FreeCAD is pretty much useless. I can be more productive by writing JavaScript code with Three.js library, lol.

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      1 year ago

      For 3D printing, did you try OpenSCAD? If you’re already a programmer it’s much easier to get into than it is to get into any classic CAD software.

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      1 year ago

      I’ve made some great and somewhat complex designs using freecad, it’s certainly capable.

      I eventually switched to fusion 360 because of the UI and it’s more easy to find help. And less need to find help

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        1 year ago

        Yep, that’s my experience as well. It works, but man… You’re just wasting time fighting the app instead of designing your models.

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        1 year ago

        Not really. Blender is NOT a CAD. It doesn’t ensure that your bodies are solid, it doesn’t provide any analysis tools, it doesn’t support working with blueprints/sketches, it’s not parametric, etc. Basically, it doesn’t do anything CAD at all.

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        Yeah, it’s a great tool for the job. Not as good as Zbrush, but I used it for print prep several times and it just has all the tools you might need.