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IPad for CAD?

 

Has anyone used an IPad for CAD? My laptop gave up. So I am searching for an alternative.
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of OldToolmaker via groups.io <old_toolmaker@...>
Sent: Wednesday, December 25, 2024 9:44:00 AM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: [Unimat] IPad for CAD?
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Has anyone used an IPad for CAD? My laptop gave up. So I am searching for an alternative.
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http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/?OFF-SET-tailstock-center-65965#post105972
?SMALL TURRET TOOL POST PLANS?
?LARGE TURRET TOOL POST PLANS
?MINI-LATHE CARRIAGE LOCK PLANS
?SMALL QC TOOL POST PLANS?
?QUICK CHANGE LATHE TURRET
?MINI LATHE COMPOUND PIVOT MODIFICATION
 

Andrei.
Your post had no active links. Therefore I could not read what you sent. Could you please send me something I can see or open?
Thanks, Dick
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http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/?OFF-SET-tailstock-center-65965#post105972
?SMALL TURRET TOOL POST PLANS?
?LARGE TURRET TOOL POST PLANS
?MINI-LATHE CARRIAGE LOCK PLANS
?SMALL QC TOOL POST PLANS?
?QUICK CHANGE LATHE TURRET
?MINI LATHE COMPOUND PIVOT MODIFICATION
Andrei
 

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of OldToolmaker via groups.io <old_toolmaker@...>
Sent: Wednesday, December 25, 2024 6:03:20 PM
To: Andrei <calciu1@...>; [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Unimat] IPad for CAD?
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Andrei.
Your post had no active links. Therefore I could not read what you sent. Could you please send me something I can see or open?
Thanks, Dick
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http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/?OFF-SET-tailstock-center-65965#post105972
?SMALL TURRET TOOL POST PLANS?
?LARGE TURRET TOOL POST PLANS
?MINI-LATHE CARRIAGE LOCK PLANS
?SMALL QC TOOL POST PLANS?
?QUICK CHANGE LATHE TURRET
?MINI LATHE COMPOUND PIVOT MODIFICATION
 

You can use Onshape with an ipad without need to invest in a new computer.
 

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Hi Gang:

I like OnShape. It is similar to Solid Works that I was trained on. Plus it doesn't take up any memory space on your device.

Carl.

On 12/26/2024 6:04 AM, Timothy Jump via groups.io wrote:

You can use Onshape with an ipad without need to invest in a new computer.
 

Nice, but very expensive!
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I am not so much interested in solids. All I need at this point in my life is life is simple 2D. I don’t have any CNC machines anymore. All I use is my Unimat DB200. I have down sized to a simple hobby and am content with that.
Dick
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?MINI-LATHE CARRIAGE LOCK PLANS
?SMALL QC TOOL POST PLANS?
?QUICK CHANGE LATHE TURRET
?MINI LATHE COMPOUND PIVOT MODIFICATION
 

This one looks interesting. Interesting enough that I'm considering their desktop version realCADD.
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iPocket Draw on the app store - $12.00US
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Jim Korman
 

Onshape has a free personal subscription. With the free version your files are public for anyone to use, but you get a full 3-D CAD tool with no personal hardware costs (can be used with an ipad).
 

I'm sure that Onshape may be good - BUT, OP says he's looking for 2D CAD. Sometimes that is more than enough.
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I'm still using my copy of AutoSketch 9.0 which I purchased somewhere back in 2007 or so. And that was based on
QuickCAD which AutoDesk purchased and repackaged. It's a very good program because it does the most important
thing - It let's you do what you want and otherwise, stays out of your way. 3D is great, IF you need it!
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Ooh, the nostalgia. I used to love Autosketch 2.1…. Wonderfully simple, straightforward and effective.
 

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Hello Dick:

All the sketches are done in 2D and are parametric. It quickly gives you the answers to how big a part needs to be, etc. Parametric means you can say the part is twice as wide as it is tall, or all the side are equal. You draw, add dimensions and the sketch changes to match the dimensions. Once all the parts fit together you can make dimensioned drawings to work from.

Also the program is free to use. If you want or need private access files they charge a monthly fee. And you can access your models anywhere.

I used it to design my dividing head, it was a great aid.

Carl.

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Dont buy a MAC you will regret it ! If your needs are simply 2D then have you considered LibreCAD for Linux ? It runs on a ?50 Raspberry Pi 3+ Ofc you can get second hand laptops or mini PC's for a little more that offer more power. If you have 3D needs then FREECAD is reasonable and FREE ofc. I like Sketchup ofc but you need decent 3D ?d rendering for it so hardware cost goes up. Good Luck. Kind regards, Paul

On Thursday, 26 December 2024 at 20:52:27 GMT, Carl via groups.io <carl.blum@...> wrote:


Hello Dick:

All the sketches are done in 2D and are parametric. It quickly gives you the answers to how big a part needs to be, etc. Parametric means you can say the part is twice as wide as it is tall, or all the side are equal. You draw, add dimensions and the sketch changes to match the dimensions. Once all the parts fit together you can make dimensioned drawings to work from.

Also the program is free to use. If you want or need private access files they charge a monthly fee. And you can access your models anywhere.

I used it to design my dividing head, it was a great aid.

Carl.

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Carl, Thank you for the information! It is a great help.
Dick
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?LARGE TURRET TOOL POST PLANS
?MINI-LATHE CARRIAGE LOCK PLANS
?SMALL QC TOOL POST PLANS?
?QUICK CHANGE LATHE TURRET
?MINI LATHE COMPOUND PIVOT MODIFICATION
 

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Hi Gang:

One thing I didn't mention about OnShape, and other 3D programs, it is much easier to use with a 3D mouse. I use a 3DCONNEXION "Space Mouse". It allows one hand to spin the model while your other hand works the keyboard and regular mouse. You can do it all with the regular mouse, but the Space Mouse is cool. I think I paid $60 for mine used.

Carl.

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