On 05/17/2017 04:18 AM, giorgio foga wrote: > I know these ... never try kicad ... but try more linux cad .... actually > most part of these works in 3d model but you neet to make a lot of code for > use it in similar way to (for exe.) Inventor from 2008. Bend in most case is > only a "mirage"... I know USAF or NASA (not remember now) have make an open > cad (I think USAF or other Military USA office because I remember a > simulation 3d of tank shot) ... and i try to use it into 2010 .... really > much code to write for use it. > > So I know quite well linux cad situation ..... > > > Any how I hope with 3d print "revolution" (in europe has already passed but > it is going to be revived due to several inventions in various states) > something was moove in that direction. The program indicate to mee from > various user is all valid and think i try all next mount when my > 1500*1200*800 3d print was terminated. > > > regards > > giorgio >
> ________________________________ > Da: Chris Albertson <albertson.ch...@gmail.com> > Inviato: mercoledì 17 maggio 2017 06.49 > A: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) > Oggetto: Re: [Emc-users] Best cam linux/open for additive manufactory > > I like free open source software too. In fact I finally switched from > Eagle to Kicad for schematics and PCB design, IN the past Eagle worked > and Kicad as a development process. Kicad caught up because CERN (the > physics lab in Europe) adopted and funded Kicad. > > But open source CAD/CAM is just not there yet. You simply can not draw a > part and then send it to a four axis milling machine using open source > software. When that is possible I'll do it. > > Yes Autodesk will ask you to pay a for Fusion. It is not free for everyone > so you don't have to be suspicious of them charging for it one day. They > are already asking for money. But it's free for hobby, student and small > startups. They have a sustainable business model, charge a subscription to > those who can afford it and don't bother asking for money from those who > don't have money. > > What FreeCAD needs is someone to adopt it like KiCad, someone with a few > million dollars to spend. > > > > On Tue, May 16, 2017 at 2:09 PM, andy pugh <bodge...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> On 16 May 2017 at 19:05, Chris Albertson <albertson.ch...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >>> Autodesk Fusion is 3D CAD software for making 3D designs. >> It's great, suspiciously so. But it does't run on Linux, which was a >> requirement in the original post. >> >> -- >> atp >> "A motorcycle is a bicycle with a pandemonium attachment and is >> designed for the especial use of mechanical geniuses, daredevils and >> lunatics." >> — George Fitch, Atlanta Constitution Newspaper, 1916 >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------ >> ------------------ >> Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most >> engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot >> _______________________________________________ >> Emc-users mailing list >> Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net >> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > Emc-users Info Page - > SourceForge<https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users> > lists.sourceforge.net > This list is for users of the Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC). Topics > include how to obtain, install, configure, and use EMC, as well as other > general EMC related ... > > > > > -- > > Chris Albertson > Redondo Beach, California > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > I believe the reference to USAF/NASA relates to BRLCAD , Ballistics Research Laboratory. The aircraft industry was more tied to APT. APT might be extensible with a whole layer on top of the present software to make it user friendly. CadCam is rarely written by individuals; the problem is just too complex. A very committed (insane?) team of a dozen individuals might have a shot at it. Dave ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
