On Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:50:34 -0600
Jeshua Lacock <[email protected]> wrote:

> 
> Greetings,
> 
> I have been trying to find a decent open source CAD and CAM solution.
> 
> FreeCAD looks very promising and it appears that Dan Falck got
> opencamlib at least crudely working with it.
> 
> Is any one using FreeCAD/opencamlib to make any actual cuts?
> 
> Other than that, can anyone recommend a simple open source solution
> for generating G-code? If not open source, how about it at least run
> on Ubuntu 10.04?
> 
> I appreciate all comments and suggestions!

I think Dan is off using HeeksCAD as the easiest free solution. 

On the $$ side I use synergy from weber systems. The drafting is free,
cam for 2.5 D is $250. IIRC, wireframe is $750 and full solids
(parasolids) is $1250. The learning curve is interesting but possible
even for a dummy like me. Google 'synergy cad' to get a web site.
They have a 30 day trial of the full meal deal. 

On the non-$$ side I'm trying to learn APT; both for mental exercise
and as a practical tool. 

Dave
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Jeshua Lacock
> Founder/Engineer
> 3DTOPO Incorporated
> <http://3DTOPO.com>
> Phone: 208.462.4171
> 
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