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It looks like I will be drifting into the world of 3D Printing soon.

So many choices...  with no real knowledge about them.

So my budget is $5,000.00

Suggestions?

Joe

I have been working with this software, and I believe I have figured it out!

Joe

http://youtu.be/8RkSkImQhJo

I don't need a lot of pretty graphics, or lighting, or shading, etc.  I just need something that allows me to create a mechanical "art piece" that will function through one complete cycle without binding or kinking.  This LINKAGE program seems as if it is what I need, but I am fighting ...

I don't know if it's any help, but I found and bookmarked this free linkage design program some time ago

Kirk


Hi Kirk,

Yes, thank you.  I did download that program, and it seemed as if it would work for me, but I fought it for a few days trying to understand how to work with the limited ...

I did purchase SolidWorks in 2012 for a LOT of money.  I just haven't had the time to learn the software, so I may have wasted my money.  :-[

I think I can pull off this project, without needing to learn SolidWorks.

Joe

Thanks, Art.

I have this CRAZY idea in my head, and lots of time, lots of tools and (almost) enough money to accomplish it now.

I have spent the entire day on this computer, looking at dozens of software offerings.  I have DesignSpark Mechanical, Google SketchUp, and a few others.  I am ...

Hi,

I found some software called "Linkage" which allows me to draw various things, link them together and then animate the contraption to see how it moves.  This is sort of what I seek, but I am looking for something with more umph!

I want to plan out a complex mechanical array of things ...

Hi from Kentucky!

I have a project I have been pondering for several years now.  I have a HUGE workshop building.  I want to (eventually) wrap the entire building with a connected mechanism of gears, chains, levers, and any manner of mechanical devices that will withstand the weather and ...