openSCAD experience

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@bobisms

Thanks for the feedback, it sounds like openscad is not bug laden, just nuanced in its usage and maybe not obvious?

It has a learning curve like any other type of software. It just depends on the knowledge you may already have if the learning curve is higher or lower for you.

@bobisms

Why would you prefer Fusion360 for CNC specifically, I am also very interested in CNC esp with the rotary module.

I prefer Fusion for generating the toolpaths, not for creating the designs. OpenSCAD doesn’t have that CAM functionality and the Fusion 360 CAM functionality (generating the toolpaths to cut everything) are far superior to what Luban can produce. Both in quality and speed.

@bobisms

I looked at Fusion360 per your post, it says one must qualify for free use for a 3 years subscription. At the end of the 3 years, do you have to license it at $382 a year to keep using the tool?

The free for personal use is valid for one year and needs to be renewed every year. I’ve renewed mine three times already without any issue.

As already mentioned, you can’t use the fourth axis in the free for personal use Fusion360 license. If you want that, you do need the paid version (and some addons even if I’m correct). Doesn’t mean you can’t do anything, but it needs some workarounds and extra overhead:

Rotary Module with Fusion360: It works! (good enough)

Hello, I was hoping to show this little thing that had come to life on my rotary module. [image] Especially with the engraving added to it: [image] I didn’t try creating it in Luban as I had my doubts that the engravings would come out nicely, so I figured why not try and convince Fusion360 to work with the rotary module. As then I could project have a real engraving onto the curved surface. (which isn’t just a cylinder or something. Unfortunately, it ended like this ( I was so close…): …