30-03-2013, 10:18 AM
Hi,
Thanks for adding the PCB link Colin here is another which I mentioned in a previous thread;
http://www.pad2pad.com/
I've not tried pad2pad but as it is a free Emachineshop program I'm sure it will be easy to use with the aid of the video tutorials.
I've finally achieved what I set out to do regarding CAD. I've put many hours practice in over the last week using EMS CAD and produced drawings in 2D and also 3D images which I could only dream about a few weeks ago.
I still need to add dimensions to the 2D drawings to finish them off but it's awesome to be able to view these drawings in 3D and I can save the 3D images as JPEG files.
I was having difficulty adding circlip slots and key-ways; also when I tried to add the angled surfaces for the belt etc I kept receiving messages saying this function is not yet available? I had been going about it wrongly; clicking on the "machine" icon opens up a box allowing parameters to be set please see picture below.
EMS CAD.
The 3D images show chamfers; circlip grooves and key-ways added I also added a hole for the grub screw but this isn't visible.
I've gone on at length in the hope of encouraging others to have a go at similar projects and to show it is possible with a great deal of determination to produce CAD drawings.
I've played around a bit with Solid Edge and can draw very accurate lines and rectangles with only a bit of practice; previously for many years I had difficulty mastering drawing a straight line.
I can open the 3D images using "Gimp" so today I might play around with Gimp to see if I can add dimensions to these images?
The images show two views each of Part A which is securely attached to the motor shaft and Part B which is the sliding part.
If the clutch works I will be delighted if not I've enjoyed the learning curve so either way I won't lose.
Kind regards, Col.
2 views Part A and 2 views Part B.
Thanks for adding the PCB link Colin here is another which I mentioned in a previous thread;
http://www.pad2pad.com/
I've not tried pad2pad but as it is a free Emachineshop program I'm sure it will be easy to use with the aid of the video tutorials.
I've finally achieved what I set out to do regarding CAD. I've put many hours practice in over the last week using EMS CAD and produced drawings in 2D and also 3D images which I could only dream about a few weeks ago.
I still need to add dimensions to the 2D drawings to finish them off but it's awesome to be able to view these drawings in 3D and I can save the 3D images as JPEG files.
I was having difficulty adding circlip slots and key-ways; also when I tried to add the angled surfaces for the belt etc I kept receiving messages saying this function is not yet available? I had been going about it wrongly; clicking on the "machine" icon opens up a box allowing parameters to be set please see picture below.
EMS CAD.
The 3D images show chamfers; circlip grooves and key-ways added I also added a hole for the grub screw but this isn't visible.
I've gone on at length in the hope of encouraging others to have a go at similar projects and to show it is possible with a great deal of determination to produce CAD drawings.
I've played around a bit with Solid Edge and can draw very accurate lines and rectangles with only a bit of practice; previously for many years I had difficulty mastering drawing a straight line.
I can open the 3D images using "Gimp" so today I might play around with Gimp to see if I can add dimensions to these images?
The images show two views each of Part A which is securely attached to the motor shaft and Part B which is the sliding part.
If the clutch works I will be delighted if not I've enjoyed the learning curve so either way I won't lose.
Kind regards, Col.
2 views Part A and 2 views Part B.
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