I am new to FreeCAD, I've read some books, and the online help.
I am trying to create a plastic shell for POS hardware, for 3d printing, a non-perfect cube shallow piece of plastic, with some holes and shelves on it, and inside it, plus some mounting capabilities.
Could be compared somehow to a custom lectern, shell for a coffee maker
As a software dev, I like the parametric powers of FreeCAD, the python integrations, but at the same time I do understand the importance of developing thinks in an idiomatic, organized and sane way, using improper tricks might get you close to the goal, but cost a price later.
I am not sure what's the correct approach for creating shallow complex shapes, and would like to hear from experienced Designers, how these things are best designed.
- Create solid using part design, and then creating a smaller solid with same design then subtract one from the other.
- Working with mesh design, to build the base shape then convert to a part, to add the bells and whistles
- Work with arch workbench (not sure about 3d printing later, and if they are real 3d)
- Other
I would also like to use the spreadsheet feature to be able to change/toggle easily some key features
I've tried all 3 options, none of them seemed natively solving the problem, could be that's my novicey, but I think maybe I am really on the wrong path.
Thanks
