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☑️✅ cybercow ✅☑️<p>Mhm, seams like <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://fosstodon.org/@FreeCAD" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>FreeCAD</span></a></span> s "Additive Pipe" feature only works as I´d expect if the path to sweep along does not have corners. If sweeping along a sketch you can get rid of corners by making fillets and force lines to be tangent to neighbor circle segments by constraint. <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Freecad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Freecad</span></a></p>
Tinx<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://fosstodon.org/@FreeCAD" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>FreeCAD</span></a></span> I made my own toothpaste tube squeezer.</p><p><a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7100717" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">thingiverse.com/thing:7100717</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://jit.social/tags/FreeCAD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeCAD</span></a> <a href="https://jit.social/tags/FreeCADFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeCADFriday</span></a> <a href="https://jit.social/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://jit.social/tags/3DPrint" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>3DPrint</span></a></p>
FreeCAD<p>It's <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/FreeCADFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeCADFriday</span></a> once again! Happy weekend to everyone! As ever, show us what you're working on with <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/FreeCAD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeCAD</span></a>!</p>
Das K™<p>Nachdem ich endlich <a href="https://ruhr.social/tags/freecad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>freecad</span></a> "verstanden" hatte, haben mir heute die netten Menschen vom <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://ruhr.social/@LeihladenBochum" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>LeihladenBochum</span></a></span> beim 3D-Druck eines (Waschmaschinen-) Drehknopfes geholfen. 😎</p>
Espen Andersen<p>I did a write-up on how I use <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/qcad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>qcad</span></a> and <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/freecad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>freecad</span></a> to create visually appealing enclosures for your <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/electronics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>electronics</span></a> projects. <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/3dprint" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>3dprint</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/diy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>diy</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://espenandersen.no/building-professional-looking-enclosures/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">espenandersen.no/building-prof</span><span class="invisible">essional-looking-enclosures/</span></a></p>
concretedog<p>KLAXXON! <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SOURCE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SOURCE</span></a> issue 2 is now available for download! In case you don't know what I am on about SOURCE is my attempt at an <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/opensource" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>opensource</span></a> "pay what you feel" magazine. In this issue we look at <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Godot" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Godot</span></a>, <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Inkscape" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Inkscape</span></a>, <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/OpenStreetMap" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OpenStreetMap</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Logseq" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Logseq</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Termux" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Termux</span></a> and <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Syncthing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Syncthing</span></a> </p><p>There's a little more info and a direct to pdf link on my blog as well as links to Issue 1 which was a deep dive on Computational Fluid Dynamics with <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FreeCAD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeCAD</span></a>. </p><p><a href="https://concretedog.blogspot.com/2025/07/source-issue-2-out-now.html" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">concretedog.blogspot.com/2025/</span><span class="invisible">07/source-issue-2-out-now.html</span></a></p><p>Please Boost!</p>
concretedog<p>ICYMI I published a little <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FreeCAD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeCAD</span></a> video over on <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Makertube" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Makertube</span></a> which is a precursor to other tutorials but looks at common sticking points for learners in video tutorials. Hopefully insightful to those new to FreeCAD and of interest to those creating tutorial content. <a href="https://makertube.net/w/sjbmtxD3CbtcBk3pmYvQPJ" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">makertube.net/w/sjbmtxD3CbtcBk</span><span class="invisible">3pmYvQPJ</span></a></p>
SP⟁CED GO⟁T<p>I started learning <a href="https://appdot.net/tags/FreeCAD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeCAD</span></a> so I can do some panel layout and wiring diagrams for a little project. SOOOO many of the freecad tutorial videos really focus on using freecad to design parts for 3D printing. Now I REALLY want a <a href="https://appdot.net/tags/3DPrinter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>3DPrinter</span></a>. </p><p>Two things I've wanted for probably the last decade are a record player and a 3D printer, but I haven't had the space. Now I have the space. I suppose choices will need to be made at some point here.</p>
Pepijn<p>[thread for a little hobby project] 🧵 🚂 </p><p>Couple days ago <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://gruene.social/@jon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>jon</span></a></span> stumbled upon a pair of truly amazing maintenance trains (<a href="https://gruene.social/@jon/114851694450625154" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">gruene.social/@jon/11485169445</span><span class="invisible">0625154</span></a>). They're basically sheds on wheels.</p><p>I decided to construct some 1:87 / H0 scale versions. The models won't be 1:1 copies but instead "inspired copies" (if alone as it'll be difficult to get down the utter dorkiness of the real things).</p><p>First model will be the boxed trailer. After that I'll work on the crew carrier. </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/modeltrain" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>modeltrain</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/freecad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>freecad</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/3dprint" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>3dprint</span></a></p>
Eskibrew<p>A bit late for <a href="https://floss.social/tags/FreeCADFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeCADFriday</span></a> but I enjoyed laying out some parts for a <a href="https://floss.social/tags/scouting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>scouting</span></a> project and then constructing a case around them. It's to be handheld so I chose to put the battery in the handle since it seemed to be a ideal place, with the USB-C charging port on the bottom. <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://fosstodon.org/@FreeCAD" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>FreeCAD</span></a></span> <a href="https://floss.social/tags/FreeCAD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeCAD</span></a><br>Maybe I should consider making a video showing the workflow of this sort of case design 🤔</p>
Tinx<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://fosstodon.org/@FreeCAD" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>FreeCAD</span></a></span> I have completed my outdoor sensor enclosure.</p><p>I learned that creating a smooth surface from an FDM print is not easy. I sanded and coated with acrylic paint at least five times, and there is still some surface structure from the printing process left.</p><p><a href="https://jit.social/tags/FreeCAD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeCAD</span></a> <a href="https://jit.social/tags/FreeCADFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeCADFriday</span></a> <a href="https://jit.social/tags/IoT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IoT</span></a> <a href="https://jit.social/tags/HomeAutimation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HomeAutimation</span></a> <a href="https://jit.social/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://jit.social/tags/3DPrint" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>3DPrint</span></a></p>
concretedog<p>A small <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://fosstodon.org/@FreeCAD" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>FreeCAD</span></a></span> video over on my shiny new <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@MakerTube" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>MakerTube</span></a></span> account. This, the first of a few <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FreeCAD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeCAD</span></a> tutorials is a slight outlier... we take a little look at a few issues that new users might have when trying to follow tutorials! <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FreeCADFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeCADFriday</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/CAD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CAD</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Opensource" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Opensource</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Learning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Learning</span></a> <br> <a href="https://makertube.net/w/sjbmtxD3CbtcBk3pmYvQPJ" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">makertube.net/w/sjbmtxD3CbtcBk</span><span class="invisible">3pmYvQPJ</span></a></p>
FreeCAD<p>FreeCAD at FAB25<br>Between July 4th and 11th split between Brno and Prague, FAB25, the latest iteration of the annual Fab Lab travelling conference, took place. Excellently we had representation from the FreeCAD community speaking at the event.<br><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/CAD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CAD</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/FreeCAD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeCAD</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/fablab" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>fablab</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/FAB25" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FAB25</span></a><br><a href="https://blog.freecad.org/2025/07/18/freecad-at-fab25/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">blog.freecad.org/2025/07/18/fr</span><span class="invisible">eecad-at-fab25/</span></a><br><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Events" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Events</span></a></p>
dereulenspiegel<p>Oh, and the <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/FreeCAD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeCAD</span></a> source file is of course also available on both sites in case someone wants to remix this.</p>
FreeCAD<p>How quickly a week slips by! Once again it's <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/FreeCADFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeCADFriday</span></a> show us what you're working on with <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/FreeCAD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeCAD</span></a>!</p>
Espen Andersen<p>Planning out the front panel and <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/pcb" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>pcb</span></a> edge cuts for another <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/electronics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>electronics</span></a> summer project, realizing how insanely good <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/opensource" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>opensource</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/cad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>cad</span></a> tools <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://fosstodon.org/@qcad" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>qcad</span></a></span> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/qcad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>qcad</span></a> pro and <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://fosstodon.org/@FreeCAD" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>FreeCAD</span></a></span> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/freecad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>freecad</span></a> have become ❤️</p>
YRabbit<p>Broke the thing in Toyota, interesting shape, I'll have to sweat drawing in <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/FreeCAD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeCAD</span></a> first and then choosing print orientation - those smooth transitions are usually a pain in the ass.😜 <br><a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/3dprinting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>3dprinting</span></a></p>
Adrian McEwen<p>Got my measurements right on the first attempt! (Was expecting there'd be a little bit of finessing, but no)</p><p>So I printed off a second, and the <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://does.social/@DoESLiverpool" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>DoESLiverpool</span></a></span> Events Room door handles are back to their full glory.</p><p>Which is the repaired one?</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.me.uk/tags/FreeCAD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeCAD</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.me.uk/tags/repair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>repair</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.me.uk/tags/maintenance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>maintenance</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.me.uk/tags/3DPrinting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>3DPrinting</span></a></p>
Das K™<p><a href="https://ruhr.social/tags/freecad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>freecad</span></a> <a href="https://ruhr.social/tags/3d" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>3d</span></a> </p><p>Dann versuche ich mal einen Drehknopf zu konstruieren, damit er ausgedruckt werden kann.</p><p>Ich hatte noch nie etwas mit CAD zu tun. Wie schwer kann es schon sein ... ? </p><p>*zuck*</p>
☑️✅ cybercow ✅☑️<p>Pro Tipp: Wer in Freecad den 'Type' eines 'Pokets' oder die tiefe eines Loches auf 'Throu all' gesetzt hat und sich Wundert warum das nicht durch das ganze Objekt geht, der sollte die check box 'Symmetric to plane' oder 'reverse' auswählen.<br><a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Freecad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Freecad</span></a></p>