Quentin Plisson

∷ Open-source ∷ Mechatronics ∷ Low-tech ∷ Ecodesign ∷

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Welded coffee table

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
4 3 Intermediate
In this tutorial we will look at how to use the 'WarehouseProfiles' function in the MetalWB workbench to create a simple welded structure. We will also see how to insert a cutting list into the drawing using the FCTreeView macro and Techdraw.
FreeCAD table welded structure welding weld metalwb

Laser cutting Christmas tree

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
4 0 Intermediate
This quick tutorial show how to make a relief Chrismas tree, which can be produced by laser cutting. For this we will only use the Part Design workbench. The whole procedure will not be detailed but only the essential steps to understand how to do it.
FreeCAD design part tree 2d fablab cut laser chrismas

MetalWB, for welding part design

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
7 0 Intermediate
This tutorial introduces the newly developed MetalWB workbench. MetalWB aims to facilitate the design of welding part with new functions and by grouping existing functions.
FreeCAD overview mechanical part design workbench metalwb welding

FreeCAD Basic Exercise #5

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
35 2 Beginner
This tutorial allows you to discover new Additive tools in FreeCAD Part Design workbench: Additive loft and Revolution. It also introduces the notion of Datum object to create new reference elements in a part.
FreeCAD datum exercise basic revolution loft open-source additive

FreeCAD Basic Exercise #4

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
26 10 Beginner
This tutorial introduces the Construction Mode for constraining sketch geometry and also new features: Polygon, Equal and Fillet (in Sketcher) then Thickness and Polar Pattern (in Part Design).
FreeCAD thickness pattern polar fillet equal polygon mode construction

FreeCAD Basic Exercise #3

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
27 4 Beginner
The objective of this tutorial will be to hang external geometry with the Circle and Polyline tools. Use the Linear Pattern function and use a subtractive function (Pocket) from a face.
FreeCAD basic polyline slot circle geometry external pattern linear

FreeCAD Basic Exercise #2

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
23 5 Beginner
The objective of this tutorial will be to use the sketching tools: symmetry constraint, external geometry projection and Polyline. We will also use the Refine parameter to remove an edge.
FreeCAD polyline geometry external symetric design part sketcher freecad

FreeCAD Basic Exercise #1

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
40 5 Beginner
The objective of this tutorial will be to discover the workflow for the parametric design of a 3D object with Part Design and Sketcher. For this we will model a basic part involving different types of functions.
FreeCAD sketcher design part exercise basic

Modelling welds with FreeCAD 0.19

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
4 0 Beginner
This tutorial explain how to model welds with FreeCAD, version 0.19. For that we will use epsiloidal primitive sequences placed on the weld seams. Principle is described in Step 1 and then other steps describe practical cases. We will mainly use Part and Draft workbenches and functions Primitives, Epsiloid and Path Array.
FreeCAD array path part draft welding graphical weld

Mechanical stress simulation (FreeCAD 0.19 • FEM Workbench )

Quentin Plisson
in Dimensioning / Tolerancing
4 0 Intermediate
This tutorial give an overview of FEM Workbench on FreeCAD 0.19 which allows mechanical analysis by the finite element method. We will look at the steps to follow to applies a force of given value [N] to selected target geometry. Then perform a finite element analysis without going into details of the calculations.
FreeCAD stress calculation spoon analysis mechanical 0-19 fea fem

Bench power supply enclosure (PartDesign, SheetMetal "Fold a Wall" function, TechDraw & Inkscape)

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
1 0 Beginner
This tutorial explain how to make a sheet metal enclosure on FreeCAD 0.19 using a Bench Power Supply as an example. Step 1 to 5 show how to model the enclosure starting with flatten sheet metal. Step 7 to 8 provide some tips to make drawing with all required information to manufacture the enclosure.
FreeCAD electronics supply power variable enclosure drawing metal sheet

U-Bracket (Part, Torus, Fastener)

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
1 0 Beginner
This tutorial explains how to model a U-bracket for pole mount antenna in FreeCAD 0.19. Through this example, we will see how to design a threaded part with Part and Fastener Worbenches (WB)
FreeCAD torus u-bracket fastener part 0-19

Clamping Support (PartDesign, SheetMetal & TechDraw)

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
4 0 Beginner
This tutorial explains how to model a clamping support for pole mount antenna in FreeCAD 0.19. Through this example, we will see how to design a basic sheet metal product with PartDesign and SheetMetal Worbenches (WB). Then how to made a drawing of unfolded sheet metal with TechDraw WB.
FreeCAD techdraw drawing metal sheet design part support clamping

Spur gear (FCGear, Part & Techdraw WB)

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
3 0 Beginner
This tutorial explains how to model a basic spur gear in FreeCAD 0.19 by using FCGear and Part Workbenches (WB).
FreeCAD techdraw part 0-19 freecad fcgear gear spur

Synchronize electronic and mechanical CAD with KiCad StepUp workbench

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
6 0 Intermediate
In this tutorial we will make a STEP or IGES file of PCB designed with KiCad EDA. Then PCB will be operable with CAD software. For that we will see how to associate KiCad footprints to proper 3D file (step 1 to 5) and then use KiCad StepUp workbench to load PCB and export it to desired format (step 6 to 9). To follow it, you must have at your disposal complete electronics board project on KiCad.
FreeCAD cad stepup iges step kicad eda electronic pcb
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