Thank you for creating this simple to follow along tutorial. It was a great way to dive in and actually try something in CAD as a first time nube. Really appreciated the process and trying out some of those specialty tool functions.
Thank you very much for this tutorial. I used to be an AutoCad user and this program comes close to what I was used to draw with. I got a small tip for you to use the command "Round (rn)" to make an arc between two lines instead of "2 tangents and radius (ctr)".
Top notch!! finally someone who shows the design creation in context not just "how to draw a line" nonsense. This should get me going to make my aluminum hinges for my boat 🙂 Thank you.
When starting to create something like this I would suggest that you take a moment to study what you envision for the final result- you have 4 arms and motor pads that are all the same, you have 16 of the small slotted holes and 2 of the long slotted holes. The first rule of CAD is to not draw the same thing twice. You could have created one of the arms including divisions and fillets, then you could copy and mirror it twice to get all 4 of them. You could have created one of the small slotted holes and copied and mirrored/rotated it. You could have created one of the long slots and copied it. This would have been a lot less work. However this is still a very good video to demonstrate the capabilities of the program and how to use various of the commands.
What an amazing video. Very clean and concise use of this CAD tool in a practical application. I wanted a simple CAD tool to map out the boundary of my garden and I found testing various tools required intensive learning that was time consuming and tiring. This video showed how to find and use important tools in QCAD in a drawing example that would be applicable to most drawings. The only thing not covered was how to show dimensions on a separate layer. Thank you making this great video👍
Thanks. There is such a tool - pointed out by Bzeemer in his comment earlier. It's the "Round (m)" command. It's in the Modify menu if I recall. I use it all the time now.
This is quite helpful. One question i have is about making changes. Suppose you decided to change the 6mm radius on the acute angles to 5mm or lengthen the arns. Is there a quick way for that or does it take a lot of manual rework?
I don't believe QCad offers the functionality of having drawing elements change when changing dimensions (like autocad for fusion360). If it does, I don't know how to use it. There may be work arounds (you can "scale" a selected entity, but it's still going to be a more manual process and won't automatically adjust adjoining entities).
Will you be shooting a video of this flying or maybe just showing the complete assembly? Thanks, Really formative video I was looking for a video to show how to make slots.
No, this "design" was kept basic and done just for this tutorial so people would have an idea of how to get started. I have used Armattan Productions to have other frames cut from other, more complete designs. They have a very good FAQ (including tips on designing slots for cutting). I recommend checking them out. (I hate to direct you to intoFPV again, but in the tutorial I linked above, I have a link to a thread about my experience with Armattan...;) ) And BTW, I have yet to fly any of my own designs - always finding other nice designs to use my electronics on...maybe someday.
I can't seem to get any drawing's from Q-cam into Mach 3...Wonder if you might have any tips or ideas...I have been trying for days...So bound and determined to get this figured out. I think it might be something with the scale...Any tips would be so appreciated. That first tip of moving the center point..really helped me. The divide step really helped me out.
I haven't used Q-cam or Mach 3, so I can't be much help, sorry. It's possible there is a Mach 3 post-processor for Q-cam, but I don't know. I import my DXF's into Fusion 360, and use it's CAM features with a GRBL post-processor.
@@scottyorr3764 I figured out I was just not saving my files correctly. So stoked I got it dialed now. I am really studying and learning so much about Qcad/cam. Have a good one.
I found that if you don't save it the exact way Mach wants to see it. It will never load. Kind of tricky to get it all figured out. Really like your Qcad lesson.
Thank you very much! great tutorial however, I would like to see if you can help with architectural drawings and printing. I have been having problems with dimensions in foots and inches, somehow it does not show in the drawings and cannot get the grid measurements to draw in 1/4" = 1'-0"
Thanks! Sorry, I can't help you. I never use those features in QCad. I'm guessing they are probably there, but I'm not sure. You might check out some other tutorials or do a "search" for that feature.
Thanks for your interest. It's a "more complete tutorial" (including installation instructions and other text explanations/answers), in addition to this video. And you do NOT have to "sign up" to read the entire thread. I only directed people there in case they wanted additional information that is not in this video. Sorry if I offended you.
This is a very good tutorial. I have a question though. I want to use this to laser cut acrylic. I want to create a rectangle cutout and screw hole cutouts to convert to Adobe Illustrator for the laser cutter. I have a rectangle set up as 80mm by 60mm and the screw holes are set at the corners. When I convert to PDF and print, the drawing is not in scale. How do I print in scale? Thanks
I haven't worked with the PDF export feature that much. When I have, it has been to reduce the drawing in size. Then I convert that with Preview (Mac) to a jpeg, and capture a screen shot, then print that. That won't help you, because you want actual size. If your units are set to millimeters, then I don't know why the 1:1 export wouldn't work. (And then I've had printers themselves mess up the scale. ) I have laser-cut acrylic before, but my front-end will accept QCad's DXFs just fine, so I haven't bothered with conversion programs.
Scotty Orr thank you! We have an organization called dospace that we can use their laser cutter. We have to export the file to adobe illustrator and use the print feature to do the laser cutting
before buying , be aware that the $40 fee does not gives you access to the CAM plugin , you have Qcad pro , that's all , no CAM.I was trapped in this...
Yeah, unfortunately getting the version with CAM will set you back around $120. I just use the free community edition of QCad for design, and use the Fusion 360 manufacturing environment for my CAM. (I just use these for hobbies though, and not to make money.)
You need to download directly from QCad: www.qcad.org/en/download See the link to the complete tutorial (in the video description above), for info on how to convert it from the "demo" to the "free" community version.
It could be my use of it is what the bad workflow is. It works great for me, and it's free! I haven't tried Autocad 2D and likely won't because I can't afford it. (Even if I could, QCad suits my purposes for 2D.) . I use Fusion 360 for 3D. I find I can export my DXFs into 360 for extruding, and setting up CAM operations. Thats "my" general workflow for now. Could be I will eventually use F360 for my 2D work, but it will require me to learn a new skill set.
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Thank you for creating this simple to follow along tutorial. It was a great way to dive in and actually try something in CAD as a first time nube. Really appreciated the process and trying out some of those specialty tool functions.
Thank you very much for the simple and useful information!
Thank you very much for this tutorial. I used to be an AutoCad user and this program comes close to what I was used to draw with. I got a small tip for you to use the command "Round (rn)" to make an arc between two lines instead of "2 tangents and radius (ctr)".
Hey man - thanks for the tip! That will save me tons of time. Guess I should be exploring more of the tools in QCad...😉
Top notch!!
finally someone who shows the design creation in context not just "how to draw a line" nonsense.
This should get me going to make my aluminum hinges for my boat 🙂
Thank you.
EXCELLENT ! Thanks for the clear, PROJECT BASED introduction.
When starting to create something like this I would suggest that you take a moment to study what you envision for the final result- you have 4 arms and motor pads that are all the same, you have 16 of the small slotted holes and 2 of the long slotted holes. The first rule of CAD is to not draw the same thing twice. You could have created one of the arms including divisions and fillets, then you could copy and mirror it twice to get all 4 of them. You could have created one of the small slotted holes and copied and mirrored/rotated it. You could have created one of the long slots and copied it. This would have been a lot less work.
However this is still a very good video to demonstrate the capabilities of the program and how to use various of the commands.
How ? This is not autocad
More useful than any university lecture, very well explained and easy to follow. If I can follow this anyone can.
What an amazing video. Very clean and concise use of this CAD tool in a practical application.
I wanted a simple CAD tool to map out the boundary of my garden and I found testing various tools required intensive learning that was time consuming and tiring. This video showed how to find and use important tools in QCAD in a drawing example that would be applicable to most drawings. The only thing not covered was how to show dimensions on a separate layer. Thank you making this great video👍
This was incredible helpful. Thank you.
Best video out there. Appreciate.
crank the speed to 1,5x..
How jfc?
Very useful, easy to follow tutorial to get started in QCAD, Tanks!
Very good tutorial, I learned a lot, Thanks.
The first very good guide I found! Thank you!
What a wonderful teacher. Great tutorial.
You are kind - thanks!
Thank you , extremely helpful. You explained this amazing clear and direct.
You made it very easy to follow what you were doing. This video was helpful.
I really enjoyed this video, you almost covered most of my questions. Thank you
Excellent way of introducing Qcad tools. Thanks for the video. Surely there is a fillet tool that could do the final rounding more easily though?
Thanks. There is such a tool - pointed out by Bzeemer in his comment earlier. It's the "Round (m)" command. It's in the Modify menu if I recall. I use it all the time now.
This is a very helpful tutorial!
great guide, thank you for this! each step was easy to follow
Thanks, that was an ideal introduction!
Super job 👏
Thanks for the video on a Mac!!! The Windows based videos are very difficult to follow!!!!!
This is quite helpful. One question i have is about making changes. Suppose you decided to change the 6mm radius on the acute angles to 5mm or lengthen the arns. Is there a quick way for that or does it take a lot of manual rework?
I don't believe QCad offers the functionality of having drawing elements change when changing dimensions (like autocad for fusion360). If it does, I don't know how to use it. There may be work arounds (you can "scale" a selected entity, but it's still going to be a more manual process and won't automatically adjust adjoining entities).
Excellent! Very helpful and clearly explained!
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Will you be shooting a video of this flying or maybe just showing the complete assembly? Thanks, Really formative video I was looking for a video to show how to make slots.
No, this "design" was kept basic and done just for this tutorial so people would have an idea of how to get started. I have used Armattan Productions to have other frames cut from other, more complete designs. They have a very good FAQ (including tips on designing slots for cutting). I recommend checking them out. (I hate to direct you to intoFPV again, but in the tutorial I linked above, I have a link to a thread about my experience with Armattan...;) ) And BTW, I have yet to fly any of my own designs - always finding other nice designs to use my electronics on...maybe someday.
Very helpful. Thank you.
outstanding!
I can't seem to get any drawing's from Q-cam into Mach 3...Wonder if you might have any tips or ideas...I have been trying for days...So bound and determined to get this figured out. I think it might be something with the scale...Any tips would be so appreciated. That first tip of moving the center point..really helped me. The divide step really helped me out.
I haven't used Q-cam or Mach 3, so I can't be much help, sorry. It's possible there is a Mach 3 post-processor for Q-cam, but I don't know. I import my DXF's into Fusion 360, and use it's CAM features with a GRBL post-processor.
@@scottyorr3764 Thanks man...appreciate the reply...Sure dig learning from all your tutorial vids..Have a good one.
@@scottyorr3764 I figured out I was just not saving my files correctly. So stoked I got it dialed now. I am really studying and learning so much about Qcad/cam. Have a good one.
I found that if you don't save it the exact way Mach wants to see it. It will never load. Kind of tricky to get it all figured out. Really like your Qcad lesson.
Thank you very much! great tutorial however, I would like to see if you can help with architectural drawings and printing. I have been having problems with dimensions in foots and inches, somehow it does not show in the drawings and cannot get the grid measurements to draw in 1/4" = 1'-0"
Thanks! Sorry, I can't help you. I never use those features in QCad. I'm guessing they are probably there, but I'm not sure. You might check out some other tutorials or do a "search" for that feature.
Why are you sending us to sign up to a forum to have access to the "FULL Video" when it is actually the same length video"?
Thanks for your interest. It's a "more complete tutorial" (including installation instructions and other text explanations/answers), in addition to this video. And you do NOT have to "sign up" to read the entire thread. I only directed people there in case they wanted additional information that is not in this video. Sorry if I offended you.
@@sloscotty Not offended just didn't see the difference in the videos
This is a very good tutorial. I have a question though. I want to use this to laser cut acrylic. I want to create a rectangle cutout and screw hole cutouts to convert to Adobe Illustrator for the laser cutter. I have a rectangle set up as 80mm by 60mm and the screw holes are set at the corners. When I convert to PDF and print, the drawing is not in scale. How do I print in scale? Thanks
I haven't worked with the PDF export feature that much. When I have, it has been to reduce the drawing in size. Then I convert that with Preview (Mac) to a jpeg, and capture a screen shot, then print that. That won't help you, because you want actual size. If your units are set to millimeters, then I don't know why the 1:1 export wouldn't work. (And then I've had printers themselves mess up the scale. ) I have laser-cut acrylic before, but my front-end will accept QCad's DXFs just fine, so I haven't bothered with conversion programs.
Scotty Orr thank you! We have an organization called dospace that we can use their laser cutter. We have to export the file to adobe illustrator and use the print feature to do the laser cutting
before buying , be aware that the $40 fee does not gives you access to the CAM plugin , you have Qcad pro , that's all , no CAM.I was trapped in this...
Yeah, unfortunately getting the version with CAM will set you back around $120. I just use the free community edition of QCad for design, and use the Fusion 360 manufacturing environment for my CAM. (I just use these for hobbies though, and not to make money.)
Thanks this helps
Group ervery Part that lines are not single Group = Block in the free Version you see like a part list
I can not find QCAD at the app store?
You need to download directly from QCad: www.qcad.org/en/download
See the link to the complete tutorial (in the video description above), for info on how to convert it from the "demo" to the "free" community version.
srry still a good Job thanks for the video
The tutorial is very good. However, this software has a very bad workflow as compared to other Autocad 2D and its look-alikes.
It could be my use of it is what the bad workflow is. It works great for me, and it's free! I haven't tried Autocad 2D and likely won't because I can't afford it. (Even if I could, QCad suits my purposes for 2D.) . I use Fusion 360 for 3D. I find I can export my DXFs into 360 for extruding, and setting up CAM operations. Thats "my" general workflow for now. Could be I will eventually use F360 for my 2D work, but it will require me to learn a new skill set.
@@sloscotty Try Draftsight. It is free until December 2019. The time you will take in it to do the same thing will be only 25% of that of Qcad
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