Thread: CAD for dummies

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Just thought I'd share this link I found to a really cool CAD type machining software. I've been on it for days. Anyway it's really simple to use and I really dig it. If your kinda young like me and havent had a chance to use something like this you'll love it. Take the tutorial. Anyway let me know what ya think and if you know of other similar stuff. Great for newbies and youngins.

http://www.emachineshop.com/download/index.htm

More power to you!

I think we hot rodders should be doing more CAD work. Just imagine sharing files for new suspension designs. There could be a download area and another for comments and evaluations. Once it really gets up to speed, some of the folks with access to 3D scanners could provide us with digital 3D models of our favorite cars -- from wheel to axle to cowl to roof.

Back to the topic. Yes, I've downloaded it but not played much with it. I think the idea of it is absolutely fantastic. Design your own parts. Have them CNC machined and shipped directly to your door. Thanks for the reminder. I think I'll take a look.

One thing I have been messing with is TurboCAD. It's cheap. Not the finest software I've ever seen. but still pretty darn good for the price -- under $30 on eBay including shipping.

--Matt

I'll have to check that one out. I'm working on some gas and brake foot controls for my Suicycle right now on the Emachine. It's helping with the design and the best way to mill and lathe the pieces at home. Definatly fun working on parts during lunch break at work!