Based on the amazing project found here, the aim is to lay down the foundation for an open source dough sheeter.
Because I'm a Linux user and prefer open source tools, and because I'm used to writing code and find interacting with most CAD tools difficult, I'm reimplementing the necessary parts in OpenSCAD. The geometry of the new models should be close enough that my gears will mesh with Alex's (at least, they appeared so when I compared the exported STL files side-by-side), so, at least in theory, you should be able to mix and match without a problem.
I also want to take this project one step further: while Alex was gracious enough to share his models (thank you!), I want to compile a list of instructions for building the dough sheeter from start to finish, including a detailed bill of materials (not just the 3D parts, but also the bearings, wheels, wood, finish, etc.)
I've been working out how to put this thing together based on Alex's videos and the parts he provided, and I'd like to share my progress with everyone else. Hopefully, someone will find my work useful :)
You'll still find Alex's work unmodified under the Original directory. New development, meanwhile, will take place outside of it.
If you need Fusion360 files, be sure to look there (but be aware that my own models might diverge quite a bit as time goes on.)
I've added exported STL files for the newer models so that those who aren't comfortable with OpenSCAD can still get some use out of this project. In the future, I might also implement the models in yet another language (perhaps CadQuery or CascadeStudio) capable of exporting STEP files, which is important for many industrial applications outside the world of 3D printing, and which also makes importation into other CAD tools a little easier.
To build the OpenSCAD models, the following libraries are required:
- OpenSCAD MCAD (2019.02 or 2019.05). This should be bundled with OpenSCAD.
Uh, with the exception of one file, there isn't one... :)
Alex never specified a license, but he did say here that anyone is free to modify and re-use his work so long as they credit him as the original author.
Alex, you're amazing. I'm a huge fan of your YouTube channel and I can't thank you enough for making this available to the rest of us.
Due to the lack of a license on Alex's side, I'm not going to specify one either. Instead, I'm going to say much the same: if you find this repository useful and decide to re-use/modify it for your own purposes, please give us both a shout-out. I'm sure Alex will appreciate it, and so will I!