The BlockSCAD project is here:
https://www.blockscad3d.com/community/projects/1385418
OpenSCAD file is here:
https://github.com/WillAdams/Design_Into_3D/blob/master/blindmiter_boxjoint/Design%20into%203D_%20Box%20with%20Lid.scad
Discussion at:
https://community.carbide3d.com/t/as-funny-as-a-3-dollar-box/43013
and some images:
https://community.carbide3d.com/uploads/default/original/3X/a/d/ad2484e9284ab447e481409d8a1810a149e0e130.jpeg
https://community.carbide3d.com/uploads/default/original/3X/a/1/a1ca5b442990afc89a1d6aa27229e7dc3661328c.jpeg
https://community.carbide3d.com/uploads/default/original/3X/2/d/2db5ea01286bcf1172d3c61fc808bedec7037a84.jpeg
Current work-flow is:
- design in BlockSCAD - export to OpenSCAD where the Customizer is wired up, and the projection() command is added - use OpenSCAD's customizer to adjust parameters and select features - export DXF/SVG to import into Carbide Create (other Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) programs would work as well) to create toolpaths - cut using a CNC - any necessary post-processing (the hinged lid has a jig as part of the design to allow drilling holes for the hinges) - glue-up
The awkward aspect is the layout of the various cutting depths/toolpaths --- they have to be represented as separate areas of the DXF/SVG, then composited together manually, then toolpaths assigned --- is there a 3D aspect to DXFs which could be used for this? Could OpenSCAD be extended to allow exporting thus if so?
Or, of course, it would be awesome to be able to just write out G-Code in a more direct fashion, w/o the need for later post-processing.
William
The BlockSCAD project is here:
https://www.blockscad3d.com/community/projects/1385418
OpenSCAD file is here:
https://github.com/WillAdams/Design_Into_3D/blob/master/blindmiter_boxjoint/Design%20into%203D_%20Box%20with%20Lid.scad
Discussion at:
https://community.carbide3d.com/t/as-funny-as-a-3-dollar-box/43013
and some images:
https://community.carbide3d.com/uploads/default/original/3X/a/d/ad2484e9284ab447e481409d8a1810a149e0e130.jpeg
https://community.carbide3d.com/uploads/default/original/3X/a/1/a1ca5b442990afc89a1d6aa27229e7dc3661328c.jpeg
https://community.carbide3d.com/uploads/default/original/3X/2/d/2db5ea01286bcf1172d3c61fc808bedec7037a84.jpeg
Current work-flow is:
- design in BlockSCAD - export to OpenSCAD where the Customizer is wired up, and the projection() command is added - use OpenSCAD's customizer to adjust parameters and select features - export DXF/SVG to import into Carbide Create (other Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) programs would work as well) to create toolpaths - cut using a CNC - any necessary post-processing (the hinged lid has a jig as part of the design to allow drilling holes for the hinges) - glue-up
The awkward aspect is the layout of the various cutting depths/toolpaths --- they have to be represented as separate areas of the DXF/SVG, then composited together manually, then toolpaths assigned --- is there a 3D aspect to DXFs which could be used for this? Could OpenSCAD be extended to allow exporting thus if so?
Or, of course, it would be awesome to be able to just write out G-Code in a more direct fashion, w/o the need for later post-processing.
William