Re: gEDA-user: PCB+GL resistor p0rn

[Matthew Wilkins <matthew_m_wilkins@xxxxxxxx>]

If it was me, I think I'd make a script for some 3D modelling package like 
FreeCAD to generate a 3D model using PCB's XY place file output.

The process would be:

1.  make FreeCAD 3D models for each of the components
2.  generate an XY place file, board outline file and drill file in PCB
3.  run a python script in FreeCAD that generates a model of the board based on 
the outline gerber file.
    Make holes using data from the drill file.
4.  Run  a script that makes an assembly by placing components based on the XY 
place file.


At this point you should have a 3D model of the board, right in a 3D CAD program 
that can be used to model enclosures and other parts.






----- Original Message ----
From: John Griessen <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: gEDA user mailing list <geda-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sun, November 21, 2010 1:29:38 PM
Subject: Re: gEDA-user: PCB+GL resistor p0rn

On 11/21/2010 11:49 AM, Dave McGuire wrote:
> Perhaps pixel shaders and bump mapping is a little overkill for a few
> resistors, but it has kept me amused for a while.


Looks fab!  Will actually be useful.  Why not have processors churn for us?
Overkill?  There are so many ways to kill the problem of not-fully-designed
circuits...and enclosures...

How could one have overkill?  The more ammo the better!

Thanks,

John


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