

Dan on Hackaday Prize 2023: 65uino 6502 Learning In A Familiar Package.Ostracus on Tiny Microcontroller Uses Real-Time Operating System.Piecutter on A Look Inside A Vintage Aircraft Altimeter.Hackaday Podcast 217: The Unintentional Space And 3D Printing Episode No comments Posted in 3d Printer hacks Tagged 3d modeling, cad, Computer-aided design, DesignSpark, designspark mechanical, free CAD, RS Components Post navigation What do you think? Will you try it, or do you want us to do a review once it is released? Oh, and it’s perfect for making free models for 3D printing as it includes the ability to export STL files. After all, the component models will be useful for assemblies, even if you don’t order through them. But we think that’s a small price to pay for an alternative to SketchUp. While it looks like you can import any files, we are willing to bet adding ModelSource files are by far the easiest and most convenient because of the integrated ModelSource library. The software allows for the import and export of several file types, and it looks like ECAD, OBJ, Sketchup, STEP, DXF and STL are all there, as well as the native file types. They also have free PCB designing software, and something called DesignShare which hosts open-source project collaboration, sharing and discussions.īy the looks of the demo video, DesignSpark Mechanical is a well laid out CAD package that is rich in features. So if you are wondering how they are giving out software for free, that’s how. They offer a large library of 3D models of parts that they sell, dubbed the ModelSource. The company is owned by RS Components, a distributor of electronics and maintenance products.

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