New to OnShape, need help for a pattern

Diogo_3D_Modeler

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

Evan_Reese

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.

Evan_Reese

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.

Diogo_3D_Modeler

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.

Evan_Reese

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.