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New to OnShape, need help for a pattern
Diogo_3D_Modeler
Member Posts: 4 ✭
Hello,
So, I have to make a model like the object below to 3D print.
My problem is that I have no idea how I can make a pattern that cuts with triangular shapes.
Anyone could show me step by step ?
Thank you
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Yep. I'm using variables to drive everything, and using equations in the input fields to get the values I want. For example, the total length should be
#slotGap * (#slotCount + 1) + #slotWidth * #slotCount
You can just type that into the sketch dimension and it will do the math for you.2
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Here's a good way. I went a little over the top in making it adjustable so you can change the number of slots, their width, and the space between them.
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Wow! Holy cow, I never thought that OnShape was capable of that ! It seems that there is much more to learn.
Those seem to be variables, right ?
Thank you so much for making this file.0 -
Yep. I'm using variables to drive everything, and using equations in the input fields to get the values I want. For example, the total length should be
#slotGap * (#slotCount + 1) + #slotWidth * #slotCount
You can just type that into the sketch dimension and it will do the math for you.2