If it was me, I think I'd make a script for some 3D modelling package like FreeCAD to generate a 3D model using PCB's XY place file output.
The process would be: 1. make FreeCAD 3D models for each of the components 2. generate an XY place file, board outline file and drill file in PCB 3. run a python script in FreeCAD that generates a model of the board based on the outline gerber file. Make holes using data from the drill file. 4. Run a script that makes an assembly by placing components based on the XY place file. At this point you should have a 3D model of the board, right in a 3D CAD program that can be used to model enclosures and other parts. ----- Original Message ---- From: John Griessen <j...@ecosensory.com> To: gEDA user mailing list <geda-user@moria.seul.org> Sent: Sun, November 21, 2010 1:29:38 PM Subject: Re: gEDA-user: PCB+GL resistor p0rn On 11/21/2010 11:49 AM, Dave McGuire wrote: > Perhaps pixel shaders and bump mapping is a little overkill for a few > resistors, but it has kept me amused for a while. Looks fab! Will actually be useful. Why not have processors churn for us? Overkill? There are so many ways to kill the problem of not-fully-designed circuits...and enclosures... How could one have overkill? The more ammo the better! Thanks, John _______________________________________________ geda-user mailing list geda-user@moria.seul.org http://www.seul.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/geda-user _______________________________________________ geda-user mailing list geda-user@moria.seul.org http://www.seul.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/geda-user