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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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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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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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Beginner FreeCAD question on axes when sketching

I am a raw beginner at FreeCAD and 3D draughting. Watched some tutorials and designed 2-3 simple items. Aiming to use it for 3D printing. My question relates to 2D sketching. As I understand the workflow, one draws 2D items that one can then…
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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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How do you marry two object's holes in Freecad? 3D printing a drone

I am 3D printing a drone and I need very good tolerances for the holes so the arms and motors align correctly. I have two sets of 4 holes for two solid objects (Imported as STEP) I want to align the two objects perfectly and possibly by using…
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Showing dimension of a model in FreeCAD

I had a simple model imported into FreeCAD and I'd like to know the dimension of the bounding box for the model, how do I do that?
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Sketchup Free STL import in FreeCAD not working with Fasteners Workbench

Hoping to get some help with something I'm trying to accomplish. Unfortunately, due to my being a noob with 3D modeling in general, I'm coming here for hopefully more direct help. Env. Details: OS: Windows 10 Word size of OS: 64-bit Word size of…
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How to fill these squares easily

I have an array with holes that I have to fill with different materials. My question is there is an easy way to fill them directly? I tried array, array draft and it is annoying to adjust them. In Blender, it easy to select the vertices and fill.…
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How To Extrude These Cubes Array?

I apologize if the questions sounds stupid, I want to extrude these cubes only, I tried to select all, the freecad froze, and when I select the edges, it also say, no shapes selected for extrusion, can someone help.
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