Picard TipsPicard management tip: If you only play to your strengths you may look competent but ultimately you will stagnate. Play to your weaknesses as well. Improve with practice. There is so much more to learn.
Tinx
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I do IT and Maker stuff.
Ohi, @FreeCAD! 👋
I have prepared a VESA mount for the upcoming @frameworkcomputer 12 convertible notebook computer. Still waiting for the exact measurements, though.
Two halves will probably be printed from medium or hard TPU to provide a mixture of stability and flexibility. A metal bracket added for extra security.
In this video I demonstrate how to create a threaded bolt and the matching core starting from the previous video. A custom offset allows you to adapt for your printer's precision.
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Let me show you how to custom-fit threads in @FreeCAD!
Forget the methods described in the FreeCAD Wiki unless you need a very specific non-standard profile. Custom diameters are much easier than you might think!
I have recorded a little screencast to illustrate how easy it is using Part Design > Hole and custom offsets. Basically, choose your thread profile, e.g., M16, and calculate a custom clearance.
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Terrybot 
"Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time."
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Terry Pratchett, Hogfather
Picard management tip: Improve your vocabulary by reading books. Words can be your most powerful tools.
Hi @FreeCAD 👋
I am working on an outdoor enclosure for a common Bluetooth thermometer.
This is a work in progress. I am waiting for the delivery of the battery contacts to make the final tweaks.
Will be printed in PETG and receive a coating of UV-resistant acrylic paint. White, to reduce the influence of thermal radiation.
@FreeCAD, I made a tethered coin cell replacement.
I thought: "hey, why has nobody made one yet!?"
Turns out: the coin cell clamps are usually so unreliable, they often have trouble connecting with the genuine full-metal coin cells. So while it is possible to use such a replacement, it is not as reliable as I would have thought. In practice, it is much easier just to solder on the cables to the PCB.
