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The American Ace Kit on Kickstarter
Le Chuck:
--- Quote from: Woodshop Flunky on March 30, 2012, 02:00:51 pm ---I just used Sketchup to design the original American Ace...I plan to provide these files and construction notes free of charge to anyone interested. :cheers:
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You say it like it's run of mill to design in Sketchup... and well maybe it is. All I can tell you is that my first cab was designed on a pizza box lid and Darkade was designed on a napkin so you're already light years ahead of what I consider to be run of the mill design techniques. I think it's totally awesome that you'll be putting your plans into another format and then publishing freeling with your notes. Respect :cheers:
dextercf:
--- Quote from: Woodshop Flunky on March 30, 2012, 02:00:51 pm ---
--- Quote from: dextercf on March 30, 2012, 12:54:16 pm ---How much for the autocad version, so I can make my own up here in Norway.
The shipping alone would kill me :(
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I just used Sketchup to design the original American Ace. This was fine for my purposes... but it really did leave a lot to be desired for someone else to use.
However, in order to have the parts CNC cut, I'll be doing a full up CAD design; with every dimension and part (including hardware) accounted for. I plan to provide these files and construction notes free of charge to anyone interested. :cheers:
So, stay tuned and I'll keep this thread updated throughout the duration of the Kickstarter project.
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That's awesome!
I would follow up on this thread, for sure!
Nephasth:
--- Quote from: Le Chuck on March 30, 2012, 02:46:26 pm ---
--- Quote from: Woodshop Flunky on March 30, 2012, 02:00:51 pm ---I just used Sketchup to design the original American Ace...I plan to provide these files and construction notes free of charge to anyone interested. :cheers:
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You say it like it's run of mill to design in Sketchup... and well maybe it is. All I can tell you is that my first cab was designed on a pizza box lid and Darkade was designed on a napkin so you're already light years ahead of what I consider to be run of the mill design techniques. I think it's totally awesome that you'll be putting your plans into another format and then publishing freeling with your notes. Respect :cheers:
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Sketchup may not be run of mill, but it's free, easy, and effective. I'll be checking my mailbox for a napkin with some mini Star Wars plans... ;)
Le Chuck:
--- Quote from: Nephasth on March 31, 2012, 10:21:53 am ---
Sketchup may not be run of mill, but it's free, easy, and effective. I'll be checking my mailbox for a napkin with some mini Star Wars plans... ;)
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Back of wife's grocery list. Not kidding. She came looking for it too... which was awkward because I had to explain the cut list had taken over the shopping list.
XtraSmiley:
Sounds great, especially by adding the room for a vert monitor.
I'd say, leave the coin door as an option.
Also, since it's getting wider, no chance for a two player set up (especially since you are dumping the spinner).
Great job and I may be one of your first backers!