Protip: prefix a negative shape with # to see it in the preview - like in the above replace cube with #cube So we change the cut cube to be out of the origin line by 0.05mm: Make a watertight join between the two - you want to make sure the two shapes overlap a tiny bit. Because this is so similar, you can reuse the code:
import the part again, translate it by 5mm in negative x direction, and subtract from it a centered cube larger than the part that is moved in negative x direction so that it ends at x=0. import the part, translate it by 5mm in positive x direction, and subtract from it a centered cube larger than the part that is moved in positive x direction so that it ends at x=0: Say you have a centered 30x10x10 mm part and you want to remove the central 10mm. Openscad is the best for working with existing STLs. Most users use conda to get all the dependencies going which is a horrible monstrosity. That is extremely good for businesses, not so good to grow an economy or a free society.Ĭadquery is a massive pain to install. And, the owners can decide who passes or not by their streets, and how much they pay. It is the equivalent of a country were all streets and roads are private. And that foundations not only are used for businesses but also for society. Our current problem is that almost all platforms are designed for profit but platforms, by definition, are foundations. The goal would be more aligned with citizens needs instead of maximizing profit.Īt the same time, companies can still capitalize on the different needs of the enterprise software. Many institutions (schools, universities, or even the military) could spend resources on creating the tools that their students, and society as a whole can use. Maybe the solution is to remove part of the software from the market. And, it makes a lot of economic sense.Īs, I think that capitalism works. You get a customer base, but as your company grows you leave the less profitable customers behind. Because that is how basically business work. Make sure to write down your user name and password the first time you start Fusion 360 you will likely be asked to log in using the same credentials.> I'm sick of companies building their products off the backs of the personal/hobbiest/small business market, and then when they get enough recognition and buzz, switch to essentially an "enterprise-only" pricing structure, completely screwing over the users who made them successful in the first place.Īs someone said on the Internet, what you are sick of is capitalism. Important: use your student email address when you register! When you have registered as a student/educator, you will be able to download Fusion 360. CAD Envy has a course for Inventor as if you are interested (but I suggest you start with Fusion 360). Inventor is more powerful than Fusion 360, but harder to learn.
With a student/educator user account on, you will have access to a whole suite of state-of-the-art software, such as the CAD package Inventor. Click “CREATE ACCOUNT”įollow the instructions and fill out all the details. If you chose “Educational Use”, you will be forwarded to this page. If you are a hobbyist and not a student, you should choose Personal Use (instructions further down). If you choose the latter, make sure to use your student email address when you sign up in the next step. If you are a student, I recommend that you select Educational Use. Select either “PERSONAL USE” or “EDUCATIONAL USE”.
Ĭlick on either “FREE TRIAL” or “DOWNLOAD FREE TRIAL” (both buttons will take you to the same page). Because all files are saved in the cloud, you can work on any computer where Fusion 360 is installed, which is really convenient if you want to work on your design both at school and at home, for example.Īutodesk Fusion 360 is free for students and for personal use. While Fusion 360 is cloud-based, you still need to install some software on your computer. This lesson will guide you through the process. Before you can start designing cool things, you need to download and install Autodesk Fusion 360 on your computer.