sliptonic

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by sliptonic 1mo ago
There are a few factors working against the idea that a vibe coded solution will pop up and be viable. The first is access to actual hardware. A vibe-coder can build something for their own use but can't test it on equipment they don&
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by sliptonic 2y ago
A 2D solver works great for sketches and some kinds of assemblies. However, it is insufficient for many kinds of 3D assemblies. The solver Ondsel released (LGPL) which underlies the new integrated assembly workbench is a true 3D solver.
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by sliptonic 2y ago
Correct. Variable sets (varsets) is partially merged into upstream main development branch. Other work is ongoing. Varsets are much more important than just our web service though. Being able to configure and control variants in a desig
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by sliptonic 2y ago
We're an open-core company building commercially around FreeCAD. We're leading the development of the new integrated assembly workbench and contributing to many parts of the application. We have our own build of FreeCAD which inc
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by sliptonic 2y ago
It's great to see others investing time and talent into open-source CAD. At Ondsel, we believe open-source CAD is incredibly important and we're thrilled to see innovation in this area.
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Show HN: Ondsel ES – An open-source engineering suite(ondsel.com)
4 points by sliptonic 3y ago|0 comments
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by sliptonic 3y ago
I guess the FreeCAD project should gear up for another wave of refugees
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by sliptonic 3y ago
How long before people start to catch on?
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Autodesk is starting to see competition from startups and open tools(fastcompany.com)
6 points by sliptonic 3y ago|1 comments
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by sliptonic 3y ago
The article barely touches on open-source but highlights the frustration that users have felt from the vendor lock-in that is typical of Autodesk.
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by sliptonic 3y ago
Access to a real usability lab is one thing FOSS lacks. I've never figured out how to crack that nut. Maybe there's some way academic institutions could help fill the gap.
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by sliptonic 4y ago
Part 5: https://ondsel.com/blog/default-assembly-workbench-5/
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by sliptonic 4y ago
Next up is the assembly 3 workbench Part 4: https://ondsel.com/blog/default-assembly-workbench-4
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by sliptonic 4y ago
LWN article about the FreeCAD non-profit arm
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Interview: The FreeCAD Project Association(lwn.net)
4 points by sliptonic 4y ago|1 comments
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by sliptonic 4y ago
Part 3: https://ondsel.com/blog/default-assembly-workbench-3
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by sliptonic 4y ago
Part 2: https://ondsel.com/blog/default-assembly-workbench-1
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I evaluate Github profile to hire people(ondsel.com)
9 points by sliptonic 4y ago|1 comments
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by sliptonic 4y ago
The article links to the github issue for tracking progress. There are also several good reference links that go in-depth on the problem and algorithm. https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/issues/8432
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Definition of Done is a barrier (and reasons working with first-timers is hard)(ondsel.com)
2 points by sliptonic 4y ago|1 comments
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by sliptonic 4y ago
When your Definition of Done is a barrier to contributors (and other reasons working with first-timers is hard)
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by sliptonic 4y ago
It was good to see the summary of FreeCAD mention the formation of the FreeCAD Project Association. Features, stability, and speed are absolutely critical but more and more for FOSS software to have long-term momentum, it needs a fundraisi
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Autodesk has increased FreeCAD adoption by more than 30%(ondsel.com)
6 points by sliptonic 4y ago|0 comments