As I understand it jpeg are pixels, points unjoined, and CAD programs need vectors which are lines between points to direct the action. The same problem arises in screen and banner print shops who require software files that they can work with. I don't know how you could convert a pixel file into a vector file. Maybe someone else does. PT-2Hello Mikegr, My big guess, your question is the answer. In order to laser cut the bulkheads, a basic drawing has to be converted to a 3D model. This required working with CAD as well as specialized CAD software. We have Kris with the nick @SZKUTNIK, you can PM him with the question. He specializes in design work for laser-cut.
From what I research so far jpg to vector is the right approach. Now let's see how we do it.Online image vectorizer
Free online raster images vectorizer. No registration, no email necessary.www.autotracer.org
found this free....
but now we are getting some where. So now I will start to learn freecad
Thank you very much to all that have contributed to enlarging my horizon.
It is amazing what the combination of tools/equipment/software and skill with experience can produce. Book learning without the experience cannot step up that the bar. Just a thought. PT-2 (Rich)and this is the final traced file download the DXF and have the laser cutter scale it and cut it
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I would still consider this a scratch build! You design your own 'kit', you cut them using either CNC or laser cutter. If you don't have the equipment to cut, you can source it somewhere. you can design your own 3D printer parts, and print them out or ask someone to print for you. All the actions still considered as scratch. Why would you call it semi-scratch, Dave? What would be the part not considered as scratch?there use to be either kit building or scratch building now with the advancements in cad design and custom cutting and printing serves there is another way semi-scratch building where you design your own kit and send out the laser cutting and 3D printing and wood milling. You pick the subject you want to model, select your wood have it milled and have fittings custom made to order.
any drawings or images you find either hard copy or on the net you can convert to your very own personal custom made kit.
Chipping in from the side . . . to me scratch would be just that. . . what I can or could produce with MY OWN hands and skill and not outsourced. Maybe extreme view of a newbie who has not done a "scratch" build butt had a kit in some form to build from. PT-2 (Rich)I would still consider this a scratch build! You design your own 'kit', you cut them using either CNC or laser cutter. If you don't have the equipment to cut, you can source it somewhere. you can design your own 3D printer parts, and print them out or ask someone to print for you. All the actions still considered as scratch. Why would you call it semi-scratch, Dave? What would be the part not considered as scratch?