
FreeCAD Tutorials
10 videos
Updated 2 months ago
Tutorials on how to use basic FreeCAD features. These are presented in byte-sized, easy to follow videos.
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Gridfinity Baseplate in FreeCAD: Part 3 - Pads in 2 Dimensions with Pockets and Hole Patterns
Displaced TexansA quick tutorial on how to modify Pads to use the TwoDimensions end-condition and add a Pocket with Holes in FreeCAD using #Gridfinity as an example. The pad, pocket, and holes will be used in future videos to create more complex shapes and geometry. Like and Subscribe for more tutorials! The drawing referenced in the split-screen can be found on the Gridfinity wiki (https://gridfinity.wiki) at this link: https://gridfinity.wiki/assets/images... The example used is based on Zach Freedman's Gridfinty design, first mentioned in this video: https://youtu.be/ra_9zU-mnl8?si=c6RE5D6GvSx10eZQ The #Gridfinity generator mentioned in the video can be found here: https://gridfinitygenerator.com/en #freecad #gridfinity #3dprinting1 view -
Gridfinity Baseplate in FreeCAD: Part 2 - Sketches with Attachment Offsets and Subtractive Loft
Displaced TexansA quick tutorial on how to Sketch with Attachment Offsets and Subtractive Loft in FreeCAD using #Gridfinity as an example. The variables and pad will be used in future videos to create more complex shapes and geometry. Like and Subscribe for more tutorials! The drawing referenced in the split-screen can be found on the Gridfinity wiki (https://gridfinity.wiki) at this link: https://gridfinity.wiki/assets/images... The example used is based on Zach Freedman's Gridfinty design, first mentioned in this video: https://youtu.be/ra_9zU-mnl8?si=c6RE5D6GvSx10eZQ #freecad #gridfinity #3dprinting2 views -
Gridfinity Baseplate in FreeCAD: Part 1 - Implementing Variable Groups and a Fully Parametric Pad
Displaced TexansA quick tutorial on how to implement Variable Groups and a Fully Parametric Pad in FreeCAD using #Gridfinity as an example. The variables and pad will be used in future videos to create more complex shapes and geometry. Like and Subscribe for more tutorials! The drawing referenced in the split-screen can be found on the Gridfinity wiki (https://gridfinity.wiki) at this link: https://gridfinity.wiki/assets/images... The example used is based on Zach Freedman's Gridfinty design, first mentioned in this video: https://youtu.be/ra_9zU-mnl8?si=c6RE5D6GvSx10eZQ #freecad #gridfinity #3dprinting12 views 1 comment -
Gridfinity FreeCAD Tutorial: Part 7 - A Multi-Transform of Linear Patterns referencing Variables
Displaced TexansA quick tutorial on how to create a Multi-Transform of Linear Patterns in FreeCAD using #Gridfinity as an example. Datum Planes and Sketches were created to implement the Subtractive Loft Feature and to be used in further videos. Like and Subscribe for more tutorials! The drawing referenced in the split-screen can be found on the Gridfinity wiki (https://gridfinity.wiki) at this link: https://gridfinity.wiki/assets/images/spec_draft_willtree8-71da0abf86f4891fe8e24b51a2876e03.jpg The example used is based on Zach Freedman's Gridfinty design, first mentioned in this video: https://youtu.be/ra_9zU-mnl8?si=Hx27u3yhFlUfqz3J #freecad #gridfinity #3dprinting22 views -
Gridfinity FreeCAD Tutorial: Part 6 - A Fully Parametric Subtractive Loft referencing Variables
Displaced TexansA quick tutorial on how to make a Fully Parametric Subtractive Loft in FreeCAD using #Gridfinity as an example. Datum Planes and Sketches were created to implement the Subtractive Loft Feature and to be used in further videos. Like and Subscribe for more tutorials! The drawing referenced in the split-screen can be found on the Gridfinity wiki (https://gridfinity.wiki) at this link: https://gridfinity.wiki/assets/images/spec_draft_willtree8-71da0abf86f4891fe8e24b51a2876e03.jpg The example used is based on Zach Freedman's Gridfinty design, first mentioned in this video: https://youtu.be/ra_9zU-mnl8?si=Hx27u3yhFlUfqz3J #freecad #gridfinity #3dprinting -
Gridfinity FreeCAD Tutorial: Part 5 - Creating a Fully Parametric Pad referencing Variables
Displaced TexansA quick tutorial on how to a Fully Parametric Pad in FreeCAD using #Gridfinity as an example. A Pad was created to be used in further videos. Like and Subscribe for more tutorials! The drawing referenced in the split-screen can be found on the Gridfinity wiki (https://gridfinity.wiki) at this link: https://gridfinity.wiki/assets/images/spec_draft_willtree8-71da0abf86f4891fe8e24b51a2876e03.jpg The example used is based on Zach Freedman's Gridfinty design, first mentioned in this video: https://youtu.be/ra_9zU-mnl8?si=Hx27u3yhFlUfqz3J #freecad #gridfinity #3dprinting6 views 1 comment -
Gridfinity FreeCAD Tutorial: Part 4 - Using the Hole Tool for Hole Patterns
Displaced TexansA quick tutorial on how to create a hole pattern in FreeCAD using #Gridfinity as an example. An additive loft was created to be used in further videos. Like and Subscribe for more tutorials! The drawing referenced in the split-screen can be found on the Gridfinity wiki (https://gridfinity.wiki) at this link: https://gridfinity.wiki/assets/images/spec_draft_willtree8-71da0abf86f4891fe8e24b51a2876e03.jpg The example used is based on Zach Freedman's Gridfinty design, first mentioned in this video: https://youtu.be/ra_9zU-mnl8?si=Hx27u3yhFlUfqz3J #freecad #gridfinity #3dprinting14 views 1 comment -
Gridfinity FreeCAD Tutorial: Part 3 - Creating an Additive Loft using Sketches as Cross-Sections
Displaced TexansA quick tutorial on how to create an additive loft in FreeCAD using #Gridfinity as an example. An additive loft was created to be used in further videos. Like and Subscribe for more tutorials! The drawing referenced in the split-screen can be found on the Gridfinity wiki (https://gridfinity.wiki) at this link: https://gridfinity.wiki/assets/images/spec_draft_willtree8-71da0abf86f4891fe8e24b51a2876e03.jpg The example used is based on Zach Freedman's Gridfinty design, first mentioned in this video: https://youtu.be/ra_9zU-mnl8?si=Hx27u3yhFlUfqz3J #freecad #gridfinity #3dprinting33 views 1 comment -
Gridfinity FreeCAD Tutorial: Part 2 - Creating Sketches on Datum Planes
Displaced TexansA quick tutorial on how to create, name, and reference variables in FreeCAD using Gridfinity as an example. Sketches on Datum Planes were created to be used in further videos. Like and Subscribe for more tutorials! The drawing referenced in the split-screen can be found on the Gridfinity wiki (https://gridfinity.wiki) at this link: https://gridfinity.wiki/assets/images... The example used is based on Zach Freedman's Gridfinty design, first mentioned in this video: https://youtu.be/ra_9zU-mnl8?si=Hx27u... #freecad #gridfinity #3dprinting30 views -
Gridfinity FreeCAD Tutorial: Part 1 - Creating Variables & Datum Planes
Displaced TexansA quick tutorial on how to create, name, and reference variables in FreeCAD using Gridfinity as an example. Datum Planes were created to be used in further videos. Like and Subscribe for more tutorials! The drawing referenced in the split-screen can be found on the Gridfinity wiki (https://gridfinity.wiki) at this link: https://gridfinity.wiki/assets/images... The example used is based on Zach Freedman's Gridfinty design, first mentioned in this video: • Gridfinity: Your Ultimate Modular Wor... #freecad #gridfinity #3dprinting54 views