https://openscad.org/

It’s software cad. You write code that makes the 3d model. And then you print the 3d model.

The last “official release” was 2 years ago. But development (and community) is active. You gotta get the nightly builds.

  • Goodman@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
    10·
    14 hours ago

    It’s cool, but I never had the chance to get into it. Conventional CAD tools are pretty convenient as well especially if you already know how to use them. What would be a good starter model to try this on?

    • Rikudou_Sage@lemmings.worldEnglish
      51·
      13 hours ago

      Build a simple house model! Make it configurable using customiser, it’s pretty cool watching it rerender itself. Or make a LEGO brick, also a fun exercise.

      Some of the things I made with it:

      • the iconic “days without accidents” plate with changeable numbers
      • an iPhone stand with slope customizable in the customiser
      • a simple toy bed
      • a keychain of the Lemmy logo
      • a custom phone case
      • a configurable task list with sliders
      • a calendar that automatically calculates the correct day of week, meaning no matter what year you set in the customiser, the days are always correct