3D Modeling – FreeCAD basics (Journal Entry 7)

Object 1- Tutorial

Object 1 was one of the most time-consuming tasks to complete but also one of the easiest objects, I was able to complete this object faster and more successfully than I originally thought I could. Although time-consuming, this object was relatively easy to complete, considering we did it in class multiple times and there was a step-by-step tutorial both in written and video form. I would say the hardest part was pocketing the rectangle through the object. It took me a while to redefine the lines at the end because I could not find the feature but I ended up completing the tutorial successfully.

Object 2

Object 2 was also relatively simple to make in comparison to the other objects.I used the idea that you showed us in class, and added a second hole to be able to clip more than one cable at a time. I also changed the measurements so it could fit my desk and I made the length longer to add space for a second hole. I also tried to play around with the different features on Freecad and changed the corners. I tried to play around with the fillet and chamfer feature on the software, while also redefining the lines in the pockets.

Object 3- Interlocking pieces- Lego Pieces

When first introduced to the object and given the instruction to create two interlocking objects, the first thing I thought of was Lego pieces. Originally I had tried to create a puzzle piece, but I was unsure if it would interlock when held in every position. As a child, I would always play with Legos, so I thought it would be perfect to bring it to life through this software. I thought creating these two Lego pieces on Free-cad would be easy but I was wrong. The part I had the most trouble with was getting the measurements exact so the two pieces would be able to interlock and line up appropriately, I also had difficulty centering all the circles throughout the block. Although It took me a while to create all the shapes I am pretty content with the outcome. It took many attempts to create every object, but through trial and error, I was able to finish the objects.