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WhitWhit Posts: 4,191
edited 2007-05-01 20:03 in General Discussion
Hi Everyone,

Do any of you use CAD programs to make drawings/files to help design things or so that you can cut parts or have them milled. If so what programs do you use and what file format is best for that sort of work. dxf seems to be a standard.

Thanks,

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  • Brian CarpenterBrian Carpenter Posts: 728
    edited 2007-04-30 02:25
    i use turbocad. they also sell a cam package for it

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  • FranklinFranklin Posts: 4,747
    edited 2007-04-30 03:11
    These guys have a machining service and free cad software. www.emachineshop.com/

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  • WhitWhit Posts: 4,191
    edited 2007-04-30 03:33
    Thanks for the options!

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  • DgswanerDgswaner Posts: 795
    edited 2007-05-01 07:07
    I use Autocad to design parts for robots it's very cumbersome to make 3d modles though. For 3d projects I use Sketchup. its free from google. it's a really easy program to master and makes it quick to design parts or complete robots. it also exports to DXF which can then be translated into Gerber format or othere cnc formats.
  • SawmillerSawmiller Posts: 276
    edited 2007-05-01 10:09
    sketchup's nice, i agree.
    but dxf ? i cant get that from the free version, at least i dont see it
    dan
    just bought turbocad 11.2 from ebay for $14hop.gif
  • Mr. RichardMr. Richard Posts: 51
    edited 2007-05-01 12:15
    Does anyone have experience with SolidWorks and SolidCAM? I teach in a highschool and we use SolidWorks and I just ordred a few seats SolidCAM.

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  • DgswanerDgswaner Posts: 795
    edited 2007-05-01 18:53
    Sawmiller said...
    dxf ? i cant get that from the free version
    (of Google Sketchup)

    I double checked and the free version does do DXF.

    file>export>2d Graphic
    select DXF in the EXPORT TYPE drop down box.

    http://forums.parallaxinc.com/sdp-si.com/eStore/ has free downloads of 3d parts perfect for robot designing. I'm working on getting a bunch of common parts, servos, batteries, wheels, etc. in Sketchup so I don't have to draw every part next time I want to design a robot.

    Take a look I'd be interested in trading components.
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  • crgwbrcrgwbr Posts: 614
    edited 2007-05-01 20:03
    I use Autodesk Inventor, it blows Solid Works out of the water (sorry Mr. Richard, but it's just a hellva lot better). Easier to use to.

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