Once in FreeCAD, I switched to the fasteners workbench and created a screwtap of arbitrary length. To add this, I decided to export the file from Sketchup as STL and import it to FreeCAD. I decided to sketch out the main design for the housing in Sketchup, and am happy with it, though I am missing the holes in the four corners. Research into my use case revealed a plugin (Fasteners Workbench) which seemed purpose built for dealing with screws/threads, and I greatly prefer this approach due to being able to select standardized sizes. However as the open source alternative, I understand it's incredibly powerful and can/should be able to do what most 3D modeling software is capable of, if you know how to use it properly - and that's where my lack of understanding shines through. Unfortunately, FreeCAD felt like a confusing cross between early 2000s Microsoft Paint and Eclipse (Java). SketchUp Free proved to be a super intuitive, easy to understand 3D modeling software, tho is limited in functionality due to paid tiers. Due to the nature of 3D printing being less than ideal for bending/snapping locks, I've decided to use small screws to hold multiple layers of housing together. Hash: 9948ee4f1570df9216862a79705afb367b2c6ffbĮssentially, I have a need to design some housing for a small electornics board. Unfortunately, due to my being a noob with 3D modeling in general, I'm coming here for hopefully more direct help. Hoping to get some help with something I'm trying to accomplish.

Sketchup freecad