3D Models (Requests) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: David_AVD
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 12, 2014, 11:15:08 am
content: I couldn't find an existing thread, so thought I'd start one where people can ask for 3D models. Please specify the part you're after and the format of the model file (STEP or whatever).First up, I'm looking for a 3D model (in STEP format) of the popular NE-2 neon lamp. Can anyone help with that please? I've Googled and checked 3D Content Central with no success.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 12, 2014, 12:13:14 pm
content: Quoteno its not popular here... datasheet?

author: ElektroQuark
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 12, 2014, 02:27:36 pm
content: Can't help with the NE-2 but I have some basic 3D models free for download in my blog.|||v

author: PA0PBZ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 12, 2014, 02:35:05 pm
content: Quote from: David_AVD on May 12, 2014, 11:15:08 amLooks like you have to be a bit more specific:

author: David_AVD
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 12, 2014, 09:02:19 pm
content: Wow, there are a few different versions of that lamp. I'd guess it is approx 6mm x 12mm but would have to check exactly which one.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 13, 2014, 01:31:12 am
content: now the picture! as "cylinder" can also means many things, usually with nipple on top, sometime a lump etc. and whats the lead spacing? or is it leads on both side? if its not too advance, i can "Avada Kedavra" for you in 1 minute.

author: David_AVD
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 13, 2014, 02:10:40 am
content: The ones I have are nearest to the "NE-2 6 x 16" type in the table above. I was thinking of a pad pitch of 0.2" which is slightly wider than the wire spacing (0.15").Having a 3D model is not essential to the project, but a nice sanity check (clearance) when designing.

author: ampdoctor
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 25, 2014, 03:24:31 am
content: David, You already said you checked 3d content with no joy which surprises me, so you may be stuck having to build the model yourself.For others that may not be aware of the sites, these are my two go-to sites for pre-baked 3d models. They have some nice 3d component repositories in various file formats. Unless you're looking for a real oddball part you'll probably find what you're looking for in one of those sites.http://www.grabcad.commore ME than EE centered, and most of the components are built by users, so I tend to double check accuracy just to be anal but they've always been bang on the money.http://www.3dcontentcentral.commassive library with pretty much everything, many supplied by the mfg's.

author: Rerouter
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 25, 2014, 07:25:47 am
content: As its relevant here, are there any tools to make up gears?equally to the point what kind of process / printer would be required for 48, 1mm deep teeth in a 22mm diameter gear... (only 1.2mm thick)

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2014, 11:31:42 pm
content: Quote from: Rerouter on May 25, 2014, 07:25:47 amHaven't used it in a while but sketchup has a gears plug-in. Not sure about it being able to be used for 3d printers. Never got into 3d printing and I used it to visualize homes to build them up then export it to other software.So if you can build this, you surely should be able to do some gears or electronic components for that matter