Overview
Learn essential FreeCAD skills in this 43-minute tutorial focused on creating a practical SD card holder using the Part Design workbench. Master the fundamentals of sketching, constraint setting, and feature manipulation while following along with detailed instructions for measuring, designing, and modeling. Progress through key concepts including creating sketches, defining constraints, generating pads from sketches, understanding overlay icons, navigating tree views, implementing symmetry, and creating pockets. Export the finished design for 3D printing and take on an engaging challenge to design a custom pen cup. Access complementary resources including downloadable FreeCAD files from GitHub and a comprehensive written guide. Perfect for beginners and intermediate users looking to build practical CAD skills through hands-on project work, with opportunities to share creations on social media using #DKFreeCAD.
Syllabus
Intro
Specifications or Measuring Objects
Creating a Sketch
Defining Constraints
Creating a Pad from the Sketch
Overlay Icons
Defining the Pad
Navigating the Tree View
Creating the Second Sketch
Symmetry/Mirror a Sketch
Create a Pocket from the Sketch
Export Body for 3D Printing
Challenge: Pen Cup
Conclusion
Taught by
Digi-Key