IKEA style assembly instructions
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IKEA style assembly instructions
I used FreeCAD and Inkscape together to make IKEA style assembly instructions for one of my projects. For those interested: I documented the way I made the instructions on my Github at: https://github.com/henkjannl/TravelWall ... /Readme.md. All files used are also in the same GitHub. Enjoy!
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very nice instructions, easy to follow
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Looks awesome. Thank you for sharing this. I often encounter questions about how to do something like that in commercial CAD software. And now we have a reference showing how to do it in FOSS.
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nice, looks like a very thought-out project ... did you think about patenting it ? I'm wondering: the 5-€uro note seems like cut to size rather than bent, as it appears evident from the small 3cmx3cm piece of paper that is bent under the 2-€uro pieces : panel 5 could be improved.
Also, how are the 2-€uro pieces held in place ? What's the purpose of the small papers below them ? If you spend all the notes, do the coins fall out ? Also, what about 50-€uro notes, is the device compatible ? And 100€ ? Questions above questions ...
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Re: IKEA style assembly instructions
Hi
Sorry for the slow response, I hadn't noticed your reply
The banknotes are indeed folded rather than cut, but the white piece of paper was easier to draw in Inkscape than the banknote
It works for any banknote that is smaller than a credit card when folded
The purpose of the 3x3 cm paper is to prevent the coins making a rattling sound when the device is in your pocket.
Enjoy!
HenkJan
Sorry for the slow response, I hadn't noticed your reply
The banknotes are indeed folded rather than cut, but the white piece of paper was easier to draw in Inkscape than the banknote
It works for any banknote that is smaller than a credit card when folded
The purpose of the 3x3 cm paper is to prevent the coins making a rattling sound when the device is in your pocket.
Enjoy!
HenkJan
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I'm going to have a look at your project when I'm at a computer. But what I can say already: Great idea to document the way you've created the assembly instructions! Thank you very much! We need more of this kind of documentation.
Regards / Viele Grüße
Max
Max
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I really hope that there will be a workbench to be able to easily produce assembly instructions. I really miss it.
Nice assembly instructions for that part. I make a lot of assembly instructions but have never tried to make them in FreeCAD. Maybe I should try it.
Nice assembly instructions for that part. I make a lot of assembly instructions but have never tried to make them in FreeCAD. Maybe I should try it.
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FreeCAD is definitely suitable for the graphics in operating instructions and service manuals. I use FreeCAD almost daily as a technical editor and illustrator. I receive STEP files from the customer, which I import and create an exploded view in FreeCAD. I design missing parts in FreeCAD. Purchased parts are usually obtained from the manufacturer. The finished graphic is created with Inkscape. Both software programs are an ideal complement.
See also an example of mine: https://youtu.be/qIWFRBcY_Ec?si=atTGBaEeNS0sBWVn
See also an example of mine: https://youtu.be/qIWFRBcY_Ec?si=atTGBaEeNS0sBWVn
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Thanks for sharing. Did you ever try Exploded Assembly addon?bavariaSHAPE wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:16 am FreeCAD is definitely suitable for the graphics in operating instructions and service manuals.
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No, I haven't tried it yet. Thanks again for the tip. I couldn't install it via the addon manager. So I started the download directly from github. I will test it in the near future.chrisb wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 10:19 amThanks for sharing. Did you ever try Exploded Assembly addon?bavariaSHAPE wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:16 am FreeCAD is definitely suitable for the graphics in operating instructions and service manuals.
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