12-16-2020, 08:03 AM
(12-15-2020, 11:56 PM)NormandC Wrote: Alright, played with it a little in FreeCAD tonight.(Didn't even need to boot up the Windows work PC to use the pro CAD program I use for work - yay for open source
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This is a first try. Due to the process I used to flatten the faces, arcs and B-spline curves were interpolated to short straight segments. I figured that if you're using a CNC cutter, it wouldn't matter? I believe going from dxf to g-code automatically converts arcs and curves to straight segments. If you prefer true arcs and curves, let me know, and I can look into converting them.
For the grille area, I'm guessing you would just cut away the whole area in a rectangle shape?
I didn't take the time to add slits in the corners. Oh, and there's only a thin strip of material above the camera bulge... Might be best to cut it out?
HTH,
Norm
Thanks!
No worries about the arcs or slits/wedges in the corners. I'll be able to smooth out the corners pretty quickly and easily. I can figure out how little to remove from the corners with my buddy's PinePhone and a paper template.
You're right, I will likely use a rounded rectangle at the grille. I wouldn't imagine anyone could easily (or want to) line up a decal to those. Same with the thin strip above the camera, it will be easier for anyone to apply with it removed. I'll likely keep and round the corners created by removing the thin strip, to help frame the camera bulge and cover more area.
After I do some test fits with my buddy's PinePhone, I'll upload a PDF template for anyone to drop art in and be able to use themselves.
