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Re: how can i make a spiral in Onshape
One of the multiple ways: Helix curve then use Edit curve to planarize and reapproximate (smooth) https://cad.onshape.com/documents/8efddfb1d2b9f0efb133f1da/w/852a25bd82baf51214f78c61/e/1c8417d1d56c4… (View Post)1 -
Re: Unable to correctly model motion of a universal joint ?? What ??? What is wrong here?
The kinematics will work out fine if you don't overconstrain it. In my edit here I have unfixed the light blue block and given it a cylindrical mate to origin. The end of the dark blue free shaft is … (View Post)2 -
Re: Trim projected curve
The trim curve will work but does require an entity to trim to. Fortunately this is very easy: one way is to create a mate connector which is located at the end of the original curve, then offset it.… (View Post)1 -
Re: 360 degree Spiral (helix) with tangent end points
https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/comment/121192#Comment_121192 Goal was tangency - which was achieved :) (View Post)1 -
Re: 360 degree Spiral (helix) with tangent end points
For fun: [Edit] 2 native features can do it! Adjust the approximation to taste. https://cad.onshape.com/documents/ae804e4d73d5db653040c651/w/62d8bc92dcecd2895263cb0a/e/94411e37f517998d7c30163e (View Post)2
