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In this repo I am practicing KICAD. Created an ESP32 DevKit V1 module and a PCB footprint. I designed a circuit around this ESP32 consisting of six lamps, four switches, and two power jacks and added a voltage regulater to Vin to maintain a supply of +5V. (This project was originally made of two switches and 1 power jack and was named homeWork2.)
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From KiCad, Export a STEP (? other types) file of Printed Wiring Assembly, May Help Enclosure Design #40

Open ForrestErickson opened 1 month ago

ForrestErickson commented 1 month ago

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe. A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]

Problem, For design of an enclosure, a CAD file of the Printed Wiring Assembly will help. With a 3D file fit into the enclosure may be tested, and confirmed.

Describe the solution you'd like A clear and concise description of what you want to happen. The PCB designer should export from KiCad the assembly in a STEP file format (Or any other useful format)

Additional context Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.

Here is screen shot of the path to file export image

Here is the STEP export dialog image There are several 3D model types. Choose which ever works best for the user of this file (the person designing the enclosure for example, Trial and experimentation may be required.)

Note the options for setting the Coordinates. Choose which ever works best for the user of this file (the person designing the enclosure for example, Trial and experimentation may be required.)

ForrestErickson commented 1 month ago

@samoyin Are you experienced enough with OpenSCAD to know if it is possible to import a STEP file to help your work?

I use FreeCAD. In FreeCAD I can import into an assembly work bench the STEP file generated by KiCad. Please see the issue: https://github.com/nk25719/KiCad-esp32-6leds-2switches-1pj-circuit/issues/41

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samoyin commented 1 month ago

Hello Lee, I have not done this before but there is a way to import a STEP file to OpenScad and convert the Step file to an OpenScad program. Also, I saw your most recent email. I hope you rest and recover well from the surgery. See you when you get better!!! From Oyin.

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@samoyinhttps://github.com/samoyin Are you experienced enough with OpenSCAD to know if it is possible to import a STEP file to help your work?

I use FreeCAD. In FreeCAD I can import into an assembly work bench the STEP file generated by KiCad. Please see the issue: #41https://github.com/nk25719/KiCad-esp32-6leds-2switches-1pj-circuit/issues/41

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