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What do people use QCAD for?
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Re: What do people use QCAD for?
Any new users for this topic, it's always good to hear what QCAD is being used for
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Re: What do people use QCAD for?
I design and build 3d printers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixuO-4IBRHg
Re: What do people use QCAD for?
I have used it for all my Depron flying aircraft. With profile designs 2D suits me fine.
I've been able to modify CamExpert to turn out suitable GCode for my Hobby mill running Linuxcnc.
You can see the results at http://srlfoamies.com .
I only work part time so I'm hoping to soon produce some extra income from it.
srl
I've been able to modify CamExpert to turn out suitable GCode for my Hobby mill running Linuxcnc.
You can see the results at http://srlfoamies.com .
I only work part time so I'm hoping to soon produce some extra income from it.
srl
Re: What do people use QCAD for?
Nice flying aircraft models! Thanks for sharing that! How long last the batteries?srl wrote:I have used it for all my Depron flying aircraft.
Right now it seems to me that we have a Aerial Drone Quad copter boom with cameras - maybe something what you could also build? Ok - just kidding - I know, that is a complete different story ...
Have you notice that there is a new CAM add-on for QCAD? Maybe you like to test it for your Hobby mill.srl wrote:I've been able to modify CamExpert to turn out suitable GCode for my Hobby mill running Linuxcnc.
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Have you considered to sell just the plans?srl wrote: ...I'm hoping to soon produce some extra income from it.
regards
Husky
Re: What do people use QCAD for?
For the moment I'll be staying with Cam-Expert as I have the G-code Z depth variables and F(speed) linked to layer names. I have paths for rapid move so all I have to do is select the start and when it finds layer "end' a M30 is made to the file.
Being able to select contour and output G-code would be great but I don't know if its classes are available In standard Qcad.
My business plan is based on the high cost of freight to Australia from Europe . Its only a small market.
srl.
Being able to select contour and output G-code would be great but I don't know if its classes are available In standard Qcad.
My business plan is based on the high cost of freight to Australia from Europe . Its only a small market.
srl.
Re: What do people use QCAD for?
Any more feedback from QCAD users for this topic -its always good to hear what QCAD is being used for
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Re: What do people use QCAD for?
I've spent the last week and a bit on making the change to Qcad3-cam and its done, well a little bit of practical testing to go. I did a little C++ years ago and its come in handy. Boland C++ is long gone!
Z variable setting to layer name as well as feedrate, rapid and G41-42 offset. It works on CNClinux so variables seem to be #10 upwards. I use a capital letter in the layer name to set it along with a value(# and Z). A 'R' in the name turns a line into a Rapid and if no G41-42 is in then a G40 appears to send it back to center .
So Qcad has been used to test my programming skills.
srl
Z variable setting to layer name as well as feedrate, rapid and G41-42 offset. It works on CNClinux so variables seem to be #10 upwards. I use a capital letter in the layer name to set it along with a value(# and Z). A 'R' in the name turns a line into a Rapid and if no G41-42 is in then a G40 appears to send it back to center .
So Qcad has been used to test my programming skills.
srl
Re: What do people use QCAD for?
Excellent feed back, it just goes to prove that things we learn never go unwastedsrl wrote:I did a little C++ years ago and its come in handy. Boland C++ is long gone!
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I am making a cloud application that creates drawings automatically from user data. I have built a php engine that produces dxf files but cannot find anybody with enough dxf knowledge to make the files viable. I was very please to find QCAD because it seems to be the solution that will bring my application to life. It looks very powerful and programmable.
Re: What do people use QCAD for?
Calling all QCAD users ... any more for this topic, it's refreshing and inspiring to know what people around the world are using QCAD for.
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Hi Clive,
For info, we are launching the second hybrid boat on Thursday, only 12m, 2x 12 kW electric and 2x 90 kw diesel. Electric set-up done on QCAD.![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
For info, we are launching the second hybrid boat on Thursday, only 12m, 2x 12 kW electric and 2x 90 kw diesel. Electric set-up done on QCAD.
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JJ Win7 pro-64
Re: What do people use QCAD for?
Hi J-J
Good luck with the launch, maybe you could post some photo's again.
Good luck with the launch, maybe you could post some photo's again.
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News on the second hybrid passenger boat: Launched and left the berth on electric power. Max speed close to 7 kts under two 12 kW motors.
Enjoy the pictures.
Enjoy the pictures.
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Hey J-J, thanks, that really is something. I could see myself sitting in one of those chairs on deck, ready for a light cruise
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Re: What do people use QCAD for?
I am using QCAD mostly to create floorplans vis-a-vis the electrical bits (wiring and the like) of a building. Not too long ago, when a friend moved in a new rent, we have used QCAD very extensively to plan the space for furniture and things (that is, she commandeered and I did the eye-rolling bit). It was invaluable help, probably saving her a lot of frustration and me a lot of extra work.
There's always the little mechanical design things too, and sometimes just the general goofing around, just for fun and trying things out - you never know when will it come handy
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There's always the little mechanical design things too, and sometimes just the general goofing around, just for fun and trying things out - you never know when will it come handy
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