for the better part of the day I've been trying to get this 3D model (both the assembled PCB or the bare RGB LED component only) into any CAD package. or convert it to STEP. or IGES. or OBJ.

the state of the #CAD is really disappointing. the best tool is KiCAD, as it can create this rendering, but it fails to export it as STEP, because the LED is a VRML (.wrl) model, it says.

I've been juggling with #FreeCAD, #ondsel, #cadassistant, various online converters and #onshape

all reliably fail.

FreeCAD hat nach 20 Jahren die version 1.0 erreicht

FreeCAD-Version 1.0 wurde veröffentlicht und bald erscheint sogar Version 1.1.

#FreeCAD #CAD #Assembly #IFC #BIM #Ondsel #realthunder #TNP #Solidworks #Inventor #Solidedge #Linux

https://gnulinux.ch/freecad-hat-nach-20-jahren-die-version-1-0-erreicht

Why Ondsel is closing down

Ondsel sought to bridge the gap by giving commercial CAD users a more accessible FreeCAD experience. This effort is now however at an end.

For more see this blog post: https://ondsel.com/blog/goodbye/

#ondsel #freecad #cad #opensouce

Using #opensource #CAD tools and an inexpensively available 3D printer does a lot to make your workspace even better. I designed and printed mounts for my access point and cable guides in my shop. #Linux #FreeCAD #Ondsel

https://cubiclenate.com/2024/10/28/3d-printed-access-point-hanger-for-neat-cabling/

I would like to learn to use GD&T in my technical drawings, but lack of reasonable support in #FreeCAD makes it hard to practice and learn, so I get by with conservative tolerances and a knowledge of my own design intent. Great seeing #Ondsel discussing integrating it end to end as a next critical step for them to build a business around FreeCAD.

https://ondsel.com/blog/gd-and-t-as-core-feature/