Mar 24, 2025 · Open discussion Have some feature requests, feedback, cool stuff to share, or want to know where FreeCAD is going?

May 30, 2015 · Thor is an Open Source and printable robotic arm with six degrees of freedom, designed using FreeCAD. Its configuration (yaw­-roll­-roll­-yaw­-roll­-yaw) is the same one that is used on most manipulator robots that currently exist in the market. In its upright position, Thor is about 625mm and it can lift objects up to 750 grams.--- CUT ---

Apr 2, 2013 · I am looking for a (preferably free and open source) CAD program that I could run without jumping through additional hoops on my Linux PC (Ubuntu 12.04) with an eye on exporting the models for 3D printing as well as potentially for other types of CNC manufacturing, most often laser cutting (2D) but potentially CNC milling etc.

Jul 9, 2020 · I've been working with them to open source their old DIY rig designs (hardware). These are full-motion simulator cockpits made with 80/20 T-slot aluminum. The community effort is initially focused on the hardware side of these designs, but eventually, it would be great to develop an open-source software control to drive the motion.

May 27, 2022 · It's an open source project. Some of us are using "commercial CAD-/space mouse-input devices" but I guess the majority isn't. Maybe this project is a suitable way to have a closer look at such devices.

Aug 3, 2018 · The Open Source Rover is designed almost entirely out of consumer off the shelf (COTS) parts. This project is intended to be a teaching and learning experience for those who want to get involved in mechanical engineering, software, electronics, or robotics.

Jan 20, 2012 · It's been described as open source by this CAD blogger, but reading about it I doubt they follow a true open source model. They have their own license (what is it with CAD kernels uh? ) They also publish a 2D/3D CAD app, SolidGraph for …

Jul 15, 2021 · And of-course, this is all done together in the same 3D model to check for clearances, process-flow, etc. 2D plan and section drawings are made by making slices in the 3D model to do our layouts and detailing. This is what I'm looking for in an open-source 3D CAD program such as FreeCAD. I look forward to further developments. Cheers, Kris

Aug 1, 2020 · I'm an architect interested in going with more open source tools instead of the typical Autodesk & Trimble software. Would you recommend FreeCAD as an potential alternative to SketchUp for creating quick 3D models? If so shichworkbench would be best to start with, and are their any tutorials for that kind of quick, "sketchy" workflow?

Aug 15, 2021 · The PUMA is a professional quality 3D printed open source advanced microscope system. Attached is a screenshot of one of the mechanisms: It allows the optical tube to quickly attach and detach from the stage of the scope (the 'Quick Release mechanism' or …