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Model Forum / General / Rockets / December 2003Design/CAD Software
I am getting serious about completing my L3 project and would like to do some detailed technical drawings laying out, primarily, the recovery system setup and various options for same. I have ROCSIM but am looking for something that will permit me to do some more detailed drawings - some sort of CAD software. Any suggestions based on experience would be most appreciated. I would like to avoid a steep learning curve and I would like to avoid a huge hit on the pocketbook if I can. I am not adverse to spending a few bucks. Thanks in advance. The project BTW is a 11.5" diameter semi-scale V2... actually a BLOSSOM V2, as the body tube is elongated to move the CG forward and permit more room for larger motors, like the HyperTek hybrids and perhaps an AT N2000 once I have certified. Murray Lampert TRA 08855 L2 NAR 79489 L2 CAR S589 L3 LDRS 23 - Geneseo NY - July 1 - 6, 2004 There are two programs I would reecommend if you are looking for a pure CAD solution. If you want the minimal learning curve, try DesignCad - this is a really solid entry level 3D cad package. Nicely priced at under $100. If you think you may want to be a bit more exrended, try AutoCadLT - Runs around $495, the advantage here is that it would prepare you, if interested to step into the big guns like AutoCad itself. If all you want this for is your L3 project, stick with DesignCad -> it will more than meet your drawing needs. Al > I am getting serious about completing my L3 project and would like to do > some detailed technical drawings laying out, primarily, the recovery [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > LDRS 23 - Geneseo NY - July 1 - 6, 2004 > There are two programs I would reecommend if you are looking for a pure CAD > solution. > > If you want the minimal learning curve, try DesignCad - this is a really > solid entry level 3D cad package. Nicely priced at under $100. see best prices at http://shopper.cnet.com/4007-5_9-0.html?tag=top&qt=DesignCad&x=0&y=0 DesignCAD Express $ 36 DesignCAD 3D MAX $ 66 DesignCAD 3D MAX Plus $213 the manufacturers website with roduct descriptions is at http://www.upperspace.com/products/designcad.asp - iz > There are two programs I would reecommend if you are looking for a pure CAD > solution. > > If you want the minimal learning curve, try DesignCad - this is a really > solid entry level 3D cad package. Nicely priced at under $100. I've used ModelCAD by the same maker of Design Cad. Have some nice features for R/C Planes and rocket gliders. I got it for $50. /ArtU > If you think you may want to be a bit more exrended, try AutoCadLT - Runs > around $495, the advantage here is that it would prepare you, if interested [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > > > > LDRS 23 - Geneseo NY - July 1 - 6, 2004 v.14 is the lastest version of this package, list prices are DesignCAD 3D MAX 14 $99.95 3D DesignCAD Express 14 $49.95 2D for more info from the software maker see http://www.upperspace.com/products/designcad.asp and http://www.upperspace.com/Products/3022 note that the 3D package its available right now for $79.99 from CompUsa for http://tinyurl.com/2nrj9 and will be available for under $70 from Amazon and others in a few weeks if you can wait for the better price - iz > There are two programs I would reecommend if you are looking for a pure CAD > solution. [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > > > > LDRS 23 - Geneseo NY - July 1 - 6, 2004 I use DeltaCad. I'm not a CAD expert by any stretch of the imagination, so something else may be better. At 40 bucks, DeltaCad is hard to beat. It works for me. -- Joe Michel NAR 82797 L1 > I am getting serious about completing my L3 project and would like to do > some detailed technical drawings laying out, primarily, the recovery [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > LDRS 23 - Geneseo NY - July 1 - 6, 2004 > I use DeltaCad. I'm not a CAD expert by any stretch of the imagination, so > something else may be better. At 40 bucks, DeltaCad is hard to beat. It > works for me. Which of these "cheap CAD's" also serve as Autocad viewers and printing utilities?  SignatureJerry Irvine, Box 1242, Claremont, California 91711 USA Opinion, the whole thing. <mail to:01rocket@gte.net> Please bring common sense back to rocketry administration. Produce then publish. http://www.usrockets.com My articles valuable? Donate at iKobo.com c/o my email. DesignCad will read .DWF (AutoCad) files. It will only choke if you use some rally sophisticated 3D gyrations (Splines, Nurbs, Illumination, etc.) that are unlikely to be seen for hobby use. Of course AutoCadLT will read their files. It's big limitation is that it is primarily a 2D package. A > > I use DeltaCad. I'm not a CAD expert by any stretch of the imagination, so > > something else may be better. At 40 bucks, DeltaCad is hard to beat. It > > works for me. > > Which of these "cheap CAD's" also serve as Autocad viewers and printing > utilities? > DesignCad will read .DWF (AutoCad) files. It will only choke if you use some > rally sophisticated 3D gyrations (Splines, Nurbs, Illumination, etc.) that [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > A Thank you Al. SignatureJerry Irvine, Box 1242, Claremont, California 91711 USA Opinion, the whole thing. <mail to:01rocket@gte.net> Please bring common sense back to rocketry administration. Produce then publish. http://www.usrockets.com My articles valuable? Donate at iKobo.com c/o my email. AutoCad, Coreldraw, Adobe Illustrator. I use all three in combination with Rocksim. The AutoCad and Corel files come in extra handy for exporting fin and centering ring .dxf's to a CNC milling setup. The Adobe Illustratator is used mostly for publishing. Mike Fisher Binder Design http://binderdesign.com > I am getting serious about completing my L3 project and would like to do > some detailed technical drawings laying out, primarily, the recovery > system setup and various options for same. > Murray Lampert I've downloaded this free CAD software for much the same purpose as you, Murray. It's worth a look... http://nct.digitalriver.com/fulfill/0002.16 Pete >I am getting serious about completing my L3 project and would like to do >some detailed technical drawings laying out, primarily, the recovery [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] >NAR 79489 L2 >CAR S589 L3 I think IMSI still has a freeware version of thier TurboCad called Learning edition still available for download on their web site. It will do most of what regular TurboCad will do, with only a few features disabled. It should work for your application and if you find you need the disable features, (the only thing I have found that is diabled is rotated eliptical arcs), the regular version is around $100. Dan >LDRS 23 - Geneseo NY - July 1 - 6, 2004 Thank you to all who responded. I am off to download and check out the software recommended. Looking for a low learning curve due to a definite lack of free time. Thanks again. See you all at LDRS in Geneseo! Murray |
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