How to replace a "impossible to find" component using only free software and a cheap 3d printer.

[@brianmi40]

LOL, loved the intro! Matches my scenario, where I purchased "one of those cars" that has proprietary plastic parts in their window regulators to move the window up and down under power. I used this as my goal part to learn FreeCAD, having only done some simple loft and hole designs prior. Hours and 5 test prints later (2 full, 3 partial), I had a working part with a 3D space curved boolean cut and complex internal geometry for the cabling system and attachment to the glass. I now have a model I can mirror for any door as well as the knowledge of how to do such a design MUCH faster in the future!

[@dschony]

I didn't know the Image Workbench. That makes such work much simpler!!! Thanks a lot 👍

[@mihailazar2487]

pro tip: if you're using PrusaSlicer you can import the STEP file directly, no need to create a mesh

[@LeandroSehnemHeck]

If you are exporting a file from the tool you use to make it, then the extension of the file doesn't really matter.

[@bicicogito989]

Your narrated/guided videos are GREAT!!! THANKS!!

[@saultigh4103]

I always get excited when I see a new video from you. Extremely educational as always.

[@rollotomasi1832]

Great tutorial! I have to say I've stopped using stls, and have opted for the 3mf format. Much smaller files, and I think there were some other benefits as well.

[@Robbello500]

Amazing video i've been waiting for a video for quite some time

[@Adrian-sd8ck]

Very nice Job 👍👍👍

[@ravijagmohansingh6944]

Great video tutorial for newbies like me! Very well-explained, dear friend! Thank you very much!

[@ravizvisualization]

Thanks for this video

[@nams37]

Thank you

[@matneu27]

Another great video how to use the full potential of the linkstage freeCad. When it's on me to rebuild a part, I wonder if there is a a way to measure directly based on the image. Maybe by converting it into a svg draft and set measurement points? The last thing I rebuild was a chain protector disc (to save the trousers) for an older di blasi folding bicycle.

[@Kimchi_Studios]

Very clear! I am on my way to buy that customized one of a kind shower now! 🚗🛀

[@abdallahalhaddad3463]

Hello There, Thnaks For Sharing .. Can I Ask You Which 3D Program You are Using

[@yoksterz4201]

channel, I want that soft to be the sa in other desired channels without having to go there and doing manually.

[@yakdaymar6659]

Good verry good😍😍😍😍

[@TheSchildkroet]

Why do you export it as mesh? You can just select the body and go to File->Export

[@fluxx1]

If you just export from the solid, the defaults for surface deviation/angular accuracy will be used. This way you can control it individually. But most of the time, I find defaults are good enough and I don't bother with creating a mesh manually.

[@ИванИванов-м9щ6д]

Also very simple to use macro Export2Slicer for send model to slicer by one click.