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3D Part design with Inkscape and OpenScad #54: DXF dimples

An example of how to add a DXF made in Inkscape to the surface of a sphere

By Bob 3 Jun 2023

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3d part design with OpenScad #53: Text on difficult objects.

Here's an easy way to add text to odd shaped objects and make it conform to the shape of the object, basically it

By Bob 28 May 2023

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3D part design with Inkscape and Openscad #52: Making sweep bends for 3d printed tubing.

Sometimes it's handy to have a bend with a larger radius when you need to go around something or pull a wire through

By Bob 21 May 2023

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3D part design with OpenScad #50: Making a protractor module.

An example of how to add a protractor for making measurements of 3d objects in openscad.

By Bob 7 May 2023

3D part design with Inkscape and OpenScad #49: Unique designs with the L-system extension.

An easy way to make a spiral shape to use in 3D printed designs.

By Bob 29 Apr 2023

3d part design with OpenScad #47- Add an O-ring groove to any .stl file.

An easy way to add an O-ring groove to an existing .stl file with OpenScad

By Bob 7 Apr 2023

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3D part design with Openscad #46-A revised STL Cutter

A revised version of the stl cutter I made in part #35 that is easier to see the cutting plane.

By Bob 6 Apr 2023

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3D part design with Inkscape and Openscad #45: Making a 3d printed pop up sprinkler head

An example of how the use Inkscape and Openscad to make a pop up sprinkler head

By Bob 11 Mar 2023

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3d part design with Inkscape and Openscad #40: Making a Hirth joint

An easy way to design a Hirth Joint

By Bob 22 Oct 2022

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3D part design with Openscad #38: pumpkin maker

A simple pumpkin maker

By Bob 19 Oct 2022

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3D part design with Openscad #37: ball bearing grid

Using Openscad to make a ball bearing grid.

By Bob 14 Oct 2022

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3D Part design with Inkscape and Openscad #36: Designing a bearing with Inkscape

An easy way to design 3d printed bearings using Inkscape and openscad.

By Bob 28 Sep 2022

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3D part design with Openscad #35: Customizable bearing module

A module to make a 3d printed bearing using openscad

By Bob 21 Sep 2022

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3D part design with Inkscape and Openscad #33: Custom Knurling

An easy way to add custom designs for knurling 3d printed knobs and tool handles

By Bob 13 Sep 2022

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3D part design with Inkscape and Openscad #32: DXF matrix

An example of how to make a 3d matrix using Inkscape and Openscad

By Bob 11 Sep 2022