Hello from Bregenz at Lake Constance in Austria

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Title: Hello from Bregenz at Lake Constance in Austria
Post by: phranck on October 12, 2022, 02:00:40 PM
Hey all!

Well, first let me introduce myself a bit:
I'm new to this forum but I'm not new to NeXT at all. Until a few years ago I owned a NeXTstation Turbo Color with keyboard, mouse and soundbox. Unfortunately, the space in our appartment became less and less (our daughter was born), so that I needed to part with a lot of hardware. :'(

For almost 14 years now I'm a macOS and iOS developer (being in software development for about 30 years). Currently I'm not an owner of original black hardware. BUT...

I'm doing a bit 3D modeling, 3D printing and electronics. So I decided to design a NeXTcube mini case for a Raspberry Pi in a 1:2 scale. If you like, just have a look at the 3D rendered model of a NeXTcube mini case (https://collaborate.shapr3d.com/v/WhipZ_U9mH4FY6FYRLn0w).

If you like, I'll keep you updated.

Cheers,
phranck
Title: Re: Hello from Bregenz at Lake Constance in Austria
Post by: Rob Blessin Black Hole on October 12, 2022, 02:20:09 PM
Hello Phranck: Welcome aboard , looks like a cool Mini Cube project :)
Title: Re: Hello from Bregenz at Lake Constance in Austria
Post by: cuby on October 12, 2022, 04:03:10 PM
A warm welcome from Germany! :) The Cube 3D model looks great!
Title: Re: Hello from Bregenz at Lake Constance in Austria
Post by: barcher174 on October 12, 2022, 05:10:24 PM
Welcome! My understanding is that its almost easier to find a cube than a pi right now  ;D
Title: Re: Hello from Bregenz at Lake Constance in Austria
Post by: andreas_g on October 13, 2022, 08:34:33 AM
Hello phrank, nice project! Will it run NeXTstep via Previous? Btw. Previous was mostly programmed in Lustenau  ;)
Title: Re: Hello from Bregenz at Lake Constance in Austria
Post by: phranck on October 13, 2022, 01:14:03 PM
Quote from: barcher174 on October 12, 2022, 05:10:24 PMWelcome! My understanding is that its almost easier to find a cube than a pi right now  ;D

Haha... Most of all for much less money! ;D
Title: Re: Hello from Bregenz at Lake Constance in Austria
Post by: phranck on October 13, 2022, 01:16:35 PM
Quote from: andreas_g on October 13, 2022, 08:34:33 AM... Will it run NeXTstep via Previous? Btw. Previous was mostly programmed in Lustenau  ;)

Lustenau? Really? 😳
I'm not sure what to install. Maybe I'll go with GNUstep.
Title: Re: Hello from Bregenz at Lake Constance in Austria
Post by: eagle on October 16, 2022, 08:16:25 AM
Very nice.  That area of the world is one of my favorite.  I drove through Bregenz on my most recent trip to Europe.
Title: Re: Hello from Bregenz at Lake Constance in Austria
Post by: Nitro on April 11, 2024, 12:12:28 AM
https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/nextcube-mini-case/21682
Title: Re: Hello from Bregenz at Lake Constance in Austria
Post by: pTeK on April 11, 2024, 02:03:25 PM
Quote from: phranck on October 12, 2022, 02:00:40 PMI'm doing a bit 3D modeling, 3D printing and electronics. So I decided to design a NeXTcube mini case for a Raspberry Pi in a 1:2 scale. If you like, just have a look at the 3D rendered model of a NeXTcube mini case (https://collaborate.shapr3d.com/v/WhipZ_U9mH4FY6FYRLn0w).

Hi @phranck and welcome to the forum.

What software did you use to make the 3D model? I used to use Solid Works (student edition) on my windows pc. I've been struggling with FreeCAD on Lubuntu but might give onshape a go as it is web based and made by the people who made Solid works and have a free hobbyist license which could be good for me as I don't need any of the simulation plug ins, and just do basic designs.
 
Title: Re: Hello from Bregenz at Lake Constance in Austria
Post by: phranck on January 16, 2025, 05:02:50 PM
Well, that question is pretty old by now (why I do not get notifications via email?).

I'm using Shapr3D on a Mac. This software is very good but a bit pricey. However, since I'm a so called "Gamma Member" (has been invited by Shar3D itself), I can use the software for free.

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