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FreeCAD is an open source 3D modelling software application for designing parts.

FreeCAD 3D modelling software application/tool for designing models. It is completely free, runs on various operating systems and can be used by hobbyists or professional designers.

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FreeCAD to design moving parts

I am trying to create a mechanism with moving parts, and would like to see how it works (whether it even works) before printing it. For example, there's a servo with a bracket, and I would like to see how far can the bracket move before colliding…
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Split/edit part in FreeCAD?

I'm trying to modify some parts on this thing. I'm kind of new to dealing with the modeling aspects of this. I am attempting to widen the part essentially 3mm. This would involve modifying the chain segments, and the anchor points. I have already…
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In FreeCAD, how do you copy a sketch from one plane to another?

I'm using FreeCAD, and I would like to duplicate a 2D sketch on another plane, but I can't seem to find an obvious way to do this.
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How to design a worm-gear in FreeCAD?

I want to print worm gears for my robot arm. I would like to design it in FreeCAD. Normally, I would use involute gear for regular gears. However, this tool cannot be used for worm gears. I can't find any add-ons for this. Is it possible to produce…
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How can I convert a mathematically defined shape into a 3D printable G-code file?

Suppose I have the X, Y, and Z coordinates (either in a list or a function z = f(x,y)) that defines a shape as the one provided and I want to 3D print it with a solid bottom, is there an easy way to do this? If not, how can a functionally…
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How do I run wires for an LED through my print?

I am just getting into printing and would like some direction on my current project. I am building a display cube, and I would like to have an LED light on both the left and right sides. The battery pack/power would come up from the bottom. I am…
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Creating a 3D modelled "mold over" an imported object

Let's say I've made a 3D scan of my face and managed to get that into FreeCAD. How might I then create an object (it's a mask, okay?) that conforms to the shape of my face, with a given thickness, such that I can export and 3D-print that part…
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Does FreeCAD produce a wrong stl for slicer software?

I designed a basic structure with FreeCAD. For the base, I started with a 40x40 mm square: And I extruded it with 6.5 mm: Then, I added a circle sketch with a radius of 19 mm: And applied 5.5 mm pocket: The end result looks good: However, any…
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How can I split at line at an already existing point?

I've got a line with a point constrained to it. I would like to split my line at the point. The "Split Edge" tool will allow me to split the line anywhere but at that point. How can I split at line at an existing point?
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How to take in account tolerances when coupling

I'm quite new to 3D CAD and printing. I own a Dremel 3D45 and I use FreeCad / Ultimaker Cura as softwares. My question is pretty simple. Say you have to make one object with a pin and another with a hole. They should be coupled together. Of course…
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OpenSCAD / FreeCAD splitting, hollowing and threading model

I had a thought the other day that it's 100 % waste to have either a solid or hollow 3D-printed model in relation to utilizing the space inside of it for different modules, e.g. secret compartments, modules like salt/pepper shakers, etc. So I…
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FreeCAD: Scene doesn't look 3D

I finished a 3D object for 4 wheels, but something seems wrong with the final scene to me: The nearer wheels (#1 and #2) appear smaller than the far one (#3 and #4), and the distance between wheel #3 an #4 seems longer than between (1) and (2), like…
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Compute failed? Why?

I'm using (as pure beginner, please be respectful to my little knowledge in this topic) FreeCAD v0.21.1 for a simple design I wish to 3D print. This is how it looks like from the front (at least partially): Text is made with ShapeText and I applied…
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How to replace color A into B using Meshmixer

I have a .mix file with multicolored objects. Using Meshmixer, I would like to change the surface color A into color B without modifying the rest of the colors. In theory, this could be done by first selecting only the surfaces matching the color A,…
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Filling in space between two parts

I'm trying to make a mold of an airfoil, however the airfoil is cambered - I can't simply make rectangular bases and use a cut feature to cut the airfoil out of the mold body. The situation I've arrived at is needing to add material to the…
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