I have stumbled on a person with a laser cutter who can make parts for me if I can provide him with digital files. The problem is that now that I am retired, I no longer have Solidworks or AutoCad at my disposal.
Is there any non-scam tool that the hobbyst can access on line to do this stuff? So far two of the ones I tried to register with promised free package, but also asked for CC info. That has to be sketchy. (pardon pun)
Not that I need 3d for brackets and stuff, but tried sketchup, but am guessing it wont work in Canada since the e-mail confirmation does not show up.
Pete
Draftsight should be free and is basically freeware Autocad, so it will look familiar if you have used that.
^I've used this, it's very easy but only available as a trial version last I checked.
I've been using NanoCad, very similar to AutoCad, same basic interface.
The cutter should take SVG files, which you can generate with a vector illustration program. Inkscape is one free option that works pretty well.
RX8driver said:I've been using NanoCad, very similar to AutoCad, same basic interface.
Another vote for NanoCAD:
https://nanocad.com/products/nanoCAD/
Since DraftSight dropped their free version, I've found NanoCAD to be the best alternative.
Fusion 360 is also free for personal use, don't know about Canada vs US.
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