On 2003.12.13 16:08 John Hebert wrote: > will hill wrote: > > Qcad works for basic 2D. The version in Debian stable comes with some > > basic templates and can use dwx format. > > > > The question is, why do you need to CAD it? CAD will provide you with > > perfect scale and may point out some dimensional problems, but it takes > > time and machinists can work with a good hand drawing just as well. > > > > What have you got in mind? If it sounds like fun, I'd like to help. > > I think case modding in general would benefit from an open source > library of CAD rendered objects, like drives, PSUs, fans, popular cases, > etc. This would make designing new case mods much easier. So I figure > I'd at least try to start it on a small scale. > > I'd rather keep my idea to myself for now, as I am considering it as a > possible business opportunity. No offense meant. :) > > -- > John Hebert > System Engineer > I T Group, Inc. > 225-922-4535 >
OK, now I see why you want CAD. I looked around to see what I could find, but did not get far. There was nothing but scattered dxf files like: http://www.3dcafe.com/asp/comp_pic.asp I mounted up an old Plantspec CD and found nothing but windblows junk that I don't feel like messing up a working 98 desktop with. They might have evolved since the CD was made, but they focused on pumps, valves and stuff like that. No offense is taken, but your secrets are safe with me if you want any free advice. Computer cases is one competitive market and not one that I want to get into on anything other than as an artisan with small production runs. Come and suck my ideas, I've always got more. If they are worth anything, you will make money. If you make money, you might be able to pay me the next time. You won't make much if I'm dumb enough to half ass what you tell me.
