Convert Images to Part for 3d Printing on Freecad Tutorial

another Freecad beginner tutorial for converting a image into a part for 3d printing. thanks for the view!

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[jadamsnz]

A suggestion - when calibrating use a longer "line". In this case instead of using 1 cm on the ruler, use the 10 cm. This would reduce any error introduced in the clicking process by a factor of ten.

[oddlytimbotwillison]

This is great, but I would add a note. To improve accuracy, if at all possible use a scan rather than a photo. A simple document scanner will work with a lot of flat parts. Second, if you are using a photo, you should try to correct for lens distortion before using the photo for modelling. You would be surprised how much our photos are distorted by lens curvature. I use Darktable which is able to correct for a wide array of popular lenses, and is free-open-source.

[wiesawpeche]

You might consider drawing only half of it precisely and then mirror your drawing 😉

[jameswalters]

Thanks a ton for your FreeCAD videos, I've been trying to get started with some 3D design projects and I've had a hard time getting oriented. Your last tutorial was excellent, would love to see more!

[davidrandall]

Don, this is a fantastic intro into some of the functionality of freecad. Looking forward to trying this out for some brackets. Loved the way you explained the process, very concise and mentally digestible. Again, thank you.

[hcuofpn]

What about using graph paper as the background.

[yuwrqfg]

The part is symmetrical, so sketching one side is sufficient ;) Nice video.

[kevindavis]

This is an excellent how to, thank you!

[shawnlowe]

This was a great video. I too want to use freeCAD for 3D printing. Thanks!

[idiecast]

B spline is a good way for angles/curves. Allows for more fine tuning. I think constraint tangent would work as well but don’t quote me on that. Just some things I use. But I’m no pro by any means

[mywschool]

For this video, I must subscribe. Thank you.

[uragan_]

Wow cool video, thanks! And, could you show us how to prepare model for the laser cut, if we need file like 2D blueprints in dxf or something like that format

[freespirit]

((( ABSOLUTELY ))) PERFECT TO MY NEEDS AWSESOME

[budiardjo]

let'ssss gooo, i'm learn a lot from this

[Ricardo_Wade]

Hey Don your videos have been helping me out alot, I am fairly new to CAD and I am having trouble with a arched line, the 2d piece I am sketching has 2 straight lines but the 4th being the top is curved and raised 2mm at the center how do I go about this?

[estqwerty]

life saving. thank you. something like this in blender3d?

[sigmata]

I wonder if using Inkscape to trace the outline of a part then export that trace - with an appropriate scale element, might help? I gather FreeCAD can import svg, so perhaps it would save you from having to manually trace a part.

[alexstone]

You could also just change view mode to wireframe and you would see the image behind without changing transparancy

[PaulG.x]

It's actually easier to put pen datum marks on a flat object before you photograph it, rather than messing around with rulers and coins in the image

[tobbytz]

I do laser engraving with Co2 laser and fiber laser. Would this program help with me making stuff