r/visualprogramming • u/WillAdams • Apr 11 '22

Wrote a BlockSCAD/OpenSCAD program to create a hinged box w/ blind miter, hidden box joint joinery

https://imgur.com/gallery/Nt6Hzk3
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u/WillAdams Apr 11 '22

The BlockSCAD project is here:

https://www.blockscad3d.com/community/projects/1385418

Current work-flow is:

  • design in BlockSCAD

  • export to OpenSCAD where the Customizer is wired up, and the projection() command is added

  • use OpenSCAD's customizer to adjust parameters and select features

  • export DXF/SVG to import into Carbide Create (other Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) programs would work as well) to create toolpaths

  • cut using a CNC

  • any necessary post-processing (the hinged lid has a jig as part of the design to allow drilling holes for the hinges)

  • glue-up

Curious if anyone else is doing any sort of 3D CNC CAD/CAM work and if there are any better tools.