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Re: The Perfect Mouse for CAD
I use the Logitech MX Master 3 and it has been gamechanging for me, but I also think there are more factors than just the ergonomics of a mouse. Since I just got back from travel where I wasn't using my normal desk, it is fresh in my mind that posture at the computer and the angle my arm is sitting to the mouse and desk has a big impact on how my hands feel day after day. If I have good posture and my arm is close to 90 degrees (I rest my elbow and just forward of it on my chairs armrest), then my hands feel great. If my desk is too high or low it really starts to bug my hands. I have also noticed that doomscrolling on my phone when I'm not working makes things worse plus being a mountain biker I'm not really giving my hands a break from being curled up haha. Below is how I have my extras buttons setup, which also reduces movement. It should be noted I use the Solidworks controls since that was what I was used to. Some of my coworkers prefer the Onshape default since it uses different fingers and they find it easier on their hands.
Re: Curve Pattern - feature pattern including full part
Setting distance and count kooks like a better option. This part pattern is using an overlap of the tooth to compensate for the tightening curve.
I suspect that if you want to use as a gear that each tooth profile needs adjusting to suite change of radius. Maybe some one that has more experience with odd gears can help with that. I haven't done odd gear shapes since a project in school (1979). Made elliptical gears to get change in velocity during each rotation. Made my model teeth from plastic and a file.
Re: Improvements to Onshape - December 13th, 2024
I smell the next update coming soon and it has me so high with excitement. Feel like I'm being edged….
Re: Curve Pattern - feature pattern including full part
Unfortunately the curve pattern only allows normal or tangent. I've made an over lap to compensate. Also because of the tightening curve the teeth are getting closer together.
This looks better but if it's supposed an actual gear tooth wellll… keep working on the tooth sketch.
3DConnexion SpaceNavigator on MacOS
(On a PC with Windows and Solidworks it always loses focus which is very frustrating.)
It really seems like 3DConnexion barely manages to keep things running. Their forums don't seem to get a lot of support, and this driver is still in Beta for MacOS Big Sur which has been out for quite a while.
S1mon
Re: how can i bend object?
Roman, try a different approach:
Break down the geometry to simple logical steps. This is a rotational part with 4 patterned features on it. Try creating the "Blue Object" as a partially rotated object, and it'll go easy! :0)
Re: Curve Pattern - feature pattern including full part
I got the tooth pattern working sort of. but not able to get position correct. Notice the drift as it approaches the center due to the curve tightening up.
Re: What to do when loft prevents shelling?
Thanks for the tips!
The voids created by lofting were the root problem, once I saw how S1mon had selected them I was able to do the same and create a reasonable facsimile of the original part with my original 1.25mm shell size.
3vi1
Re: Improvements to Onshape - December 13th, 2024
Cool your jets @christopher_dziuba even the Onshape devs take a break at Christmas 😁
NeilCooke