On 5/22/25 16:25, Chris Albertson wrote:
The problem with all programmed solutions, g-code, openscan, or Python, is that
you are only going to make shapes that are programmable. Generally these are
geometric shapes. Just TRY can program a DeWalt cordless drill body or a
prosthetic hand. or even a pair of in-ear headphones, a modern carbon fiber
bicycle frame, running shoe insoles, or, in my case, robot parts. Most
products in the world today are NOT geometric shapes.
People like to build organic shapes with 3d compound curves.
What is the best user interface that is easy to learn? I think the answer will
be an AI that understands English (or Chinese or whatever). You will say or type
“Mr AI, please make a handle suitable for 90% of all adult-sized human hands,
include a speed control trigger”. Up comes a 3D render that you can inspect. Then
you say “I think it needs to be longer and the grip area needs a rubber over-molding
with leather grain texture.”. Then finally you say “This part will be injection
molded, please create g-code for an aluminum mold."
THAT is a true “conversational” design system. And I don’t think it is
impossible. Someone just needs to work on it. The technology is present, but
I doubt anyone has yet applied it to 3D modeling for manufacturing.
I think it has been done already Chris. But it is proprietary, not
shared with us. There was at one time a decade or more back, an about 2
hour movie on u-tube of a machining center, itself probably built
inhouse at Buffalo WV starting with a huge block of alu, and making the
block, ready for sleeves, cams, pistons and other parts over a span of
about 4 actual hours. But it showed a bit much so it was taken down. I
watched it once, the text claimed it was linuxcnc but did not mention
the gcode generation. Those engines were lease only but toy racers who
weren't even allowed to change a spark plug were then occupying a center
box at prize time pretty regularly. That wasn't just a V8 engine block,
it was truly a work of art.
On May 22, 2025, at 11:59 AM, gene heskett <ghesk...@shentel.net> wrote:
On 5/22/25 12:36, John Dammeyer wrote:
On Thu, 22 May 2025, 11:05 John Dammeyer, <jo...@autoartisans.com>
wrote:
Got Path Pilot installed on a PC today. Overall the user interface is
nice,
simple and probably somewhat idiot proof.
So far haven't yet been able to integrate it into my network although it
does have Samba. But then I've had trouble getting Linux Mint to talk
nicely to the Windows network too.
Getting rid of windows gets rid of samba/cifs. I use sshfs or its kin
for all such intersystem operations, once setup, it Just Works.
Hey Gene,
Dumping Windows isn't an option. There's way too much stuff that just doesn't
run under Linux or a virtual box and I have no intention of throwing away 40
years of work.
John
That is your prerogative John, but python3 is claimed to work on either. While
removing the sideboards windows seems/wants to impose. I wish I understood python3
better myself, but at 90 yo I'm running out of time and short term memory so
OpenSCAD is likely the last language I'll teach myself. OTOH, I've had a heck of a
ride thru the broadcasting industry, but its now winding down as my diabetes takes
over, leaving my fingerprints here and there in some pretty impressive places. So
have you and I respect that. But when a better solution presents itself, I like to
explore the possibilities. Most recently those presented by the closed loop
stepper/servo's I've found make a whole new machine in terms of speed AND accuracy
if fully exploited. Good luck & God Bless.
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