This FreeCAD external workbench is composed of:
- a mechatronic components system
- an optic components system
The user can modify these components to customize their own system. This also includes a Filter Stage (see screenshot below)
All the models are parametric, meaning the user can set the dimensions dynamically, generate the preferred placement and the models will scale correctly. There are many models to choose from and create ones own Mechatronic system.
You can see the Workbench in action in YouTube:
- Enable exporting the model selected to
STLformat for immediate 3D printing!! - Achieve creating an a basic assembly in 2 clicks
You can see all the models on the readthedocs page.
Install using the builtin FreeCAD Addon Manager.
In FreeCAD, go to the Tools -> Addon manager dropdown menu and search for Maker Workbench
Expand this section on how to install this workbench manually
- Identify the location of your personal FreeCAD folder
- On Linux it is usually
/home/username/.FreeCAD/Mod/ - On Windows it is
%APPDATA%\FreeCAD\Mod\which is usuallyC:\Users\username\Appdata\Roaming\FreeCAD\Mod\ - On macOS it is usually
/Users/username/Library/Preferences/FreeCAD/Mod/
- On Linux it is usually
cd .FreeCAD/Mod(create theMod/folder if it doesn't exist)git clone https://github.com/URJCMakerGroup/MakerWorkbench- Start FreeCAD
"MakerWorkbench" workbench should now show up in the workbench dropdown list.
- Download Maker Workbench from the following file.
- Extract the
MakerWorkbench-masterfolder from theMakerWorkbench.zipand rename toMaker - Put this folder in the
Mod/folder inside theFreeCADinstallation folder mentioned above.
After install, restart FreeCAD. "MakerWorkbench" should now show up in the workbench dropdown list.
All the information from the project is in the readthedocs page.
The source code of this workbench is available in the official MakerWorkbench repository: https://github.com/URJCMakerGroup/MakerWorkbench
Do you have questions, found a bug, don't see a feature you'd love? Please leave us a comment on the official FreeCAD Forum thread discussion of MakerWorkbench (FYI, it used to be named Mechatronic until name was changed).
It is also possible to contact davidmubernal on the FreeCAD forum directly if you're having any issues but not getting any help on the forum thread.