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April 15, 2018, 3:20pm
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One thing you might look at if you’re using US / Imperial parts, is this site. I never tried it, I just crudely modified my own parts, but looked promising.
@saintaardvark the web app project stalled in the depths of using FreeCAD’s python API to reach in and change the important dimensions. That API is … cough … lightly tutorial-ed. Knocking out that hurdle with some free(cad) time and the rest is effectively done. Available time is the key at the moment!
The rest of the system is a 1-screen Flask app.
… [2 hours later]
maybe I figured it out. Now, to get the student back on the task. Will update this thread when there is more action.
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The updated github is here:https://gitlab.com/wiredlab/satnogs-partchanger
Also take a look at this old thread to show some of the parts I modified (Didn’t use the tool)
Just got my PCB built. I have 90% of the 3d printed parts printed, have to modify a few for imperial fit for USA PVC Pipe. Will update as I get this thing together.
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