FreeCAD Electronic Enclosure Using Simple Parametric Design Techniques

Published 2020-11-26
In this video we will demonstrate how to create a fully parametric electronics enclosure that can be easily 3D printed. These boxes are useful if you create any electronic projects where you need an enclosure, they can be easily modified to make holes for USB or other inputs.
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All Comments (20)
  • @kmr7825
    Just started learning Freecad (ver.21.2) this morning. This video was instrumental in giving me the insight I needed to move forward with my first project. Thank you for such a methodical, well constructed video.(no previous experience with CAD packages)
  • @glynwalton5202
    I love the way you do not rush through the video and assume we are all up to speed with what you are showing us. Definitely some of the best tuition around. Thank you.
  • @postcaveman69
    That spreadsheet tool is so useful. Saves so much time and makes it easier to come back a alter your creation. Very noob friendly tutorial. Spent the whole day trying to learn this program and you made it so simple for me in the future. Thank you!
  • @agjul
    Thank you so much for this tutorial. I just started using FreeCAD and some of the tutorials out there just are too advanced for me to understand, I suppose. But this one was clear, concise, and easy to understand (imo). The Spreadsheet workbench and EasyAlias macro I had no idea about before, but I'm glad to have learned about it because it will make designing an enclosure a lot more efficient in the future. Definitely going to use the simple enclosure as a basis for future projects.
  • @Whipster-Old
    Thanks for this excellent tutorial. I think I've learned more in this than I have in some of the fancier tutorials from bigger channels.
  • @ericesev
    This is the tutorial that finally made FreeCAD make sense to me. Thank you!
  • @ChrisBinny
    Great tutorial, thanks! I found it really helpful to start working with parametric designs.
  • @VinnyGjokaj
    This was extremely helpful. I learned a ton, First time ever using the spreadsheet tool and I dont think I can ever go back.
  • @tonyknors672
    This is without any doubt the best Freecad tutorial in its kind I have ever seen. WOW !
  • @jayuk022002
    Thankyou for the video. This is exactly what i needed. Great way to learn by watching and then doing. I managed to make the lid using the spreadsheet so that both parts are made and adjusted.
  • @Wrublos212
    The best tutorial I`ve ever seen. Thanks to You I got started with Freecad. Thank You !
  • @henrikh484
    This is my first 3D attempt - really powerfull stuff using parameters for these things. thank you
  • @drulli1
    This tutorial is an eye-opener. Using a spreadsheet is the key keeping control of the object during the construction process.
  • Watched a few of your videos now. Just getting started with FreeCAD and 3D Printing. Your videos have been hugely helpful. New subscriber, thank you.
  • @erlakijeno3456
    I was looking for just such a tutorial video. It has become very informative in terms of content as well as useful to me, as a beginner! I designed my own electronics box, but it's "take-all". I think I'm going to plagiarize the making. ;-) Thank you very much!
  • @EcoHamletsUK
    Thanks. That was a great introduction to FreeCAD, and produced something I have a lot of uses for. Now I just need to make the lid, and get a 3D printer working!
  • @mjago
    Many thanks for this tutorial - really appreciated!
  • @Pghpete5
    Fantastic tutorial. Subbed/Liked. Thank you for taking the time to do these and share them.