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01-30-2015, 05:18 AM #1
SPATA Caliper May Just Be The Best 3D Modelling Tool Yet
Students from Lancaster University have developed automated measuring tools in the form of a caliper and protractor, both sporting a futuristic look and offering great convenience during 3D modeling. The tools are bidirectional and feed measurement info directly into the modeling program, through a custom designed middleware program created by the team. The tools are tethered to the computer, and offer a variety of options and a full display for the user, including printing times and information regarding materials. Boxes can be created and measured as well as more complex shapes, including holes. The tools operate like a third hand as the user can hold the tool, press buttons, and gather and assess a design without having to stop and type in dimensions. Check out more details about SPATA in the full article: http://3dprint.com/40889/spata-caliper-protractor/
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01-30-2015, 05:34 AM #2
Best 3D modeling tool ?
What is kind of new is the user interface. Aside of this there are far better modeling tools out there really.
I would have to try it, but I don't have any problem to measure my part with a caliper and punching the number on my keyboard. And yes, for measuring cylinders maybe, but for measuring awkward dimensions, I can already see the wasted time with this way of working.
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01-30-2015, 09:26 AM #3
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I was fully expecting to think this is stupid, but man, the video makes me want to at least try it.
There are better modelling tools, but I get the impression that these gadgets might actually be affordable, which pushes them ahead.
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01-30-2015, 10:06 AM #4
well it's neat. But there was less than a minute between the same design using the electronic calipers and a set of normal digital ones.
So while it might help, it's not going to revolutionise anything.
Curious about the cad software though, that looked quite useful.
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