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I’ve created procedural generators of ICs and connectors using geometry nodes. Due to the large number of different packages of ICs and connectors, it might be better to generate their models as and when needed rather than storing an unlimited number of unique 3D models. Also using the new... show more

Sam M

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Seve1 year ago

This is awesome!! We’re building something similar (a large 3d electronics library with parameterized models) Would love to collaborate!!

Rainmaker2 years ago

In this free Substack post I share code for several machine learning models and engage in hyperparameter tuning that yields a model that delivers superior returns in the Gold market.

John1 year ago

This system breaks down because many new ICs have unique footprints and models, so you will still need a library system nonetheless. Besides that, it looks good

Adam Raudonis1 year ago

What you do is so cool!!!

木子不是木子狸1 year ago

That's what I neeeed!

Dean Sheppard1 year ago

I’m using manufacturer 3D models to verify how they fit the actual footprint. Creating something based on a possibly wrong footprint goes against logic imho.

Michael Rangen1 year ago

I want to be good at Blender one day, just so I can leverage all the cool tools you’re building. Keep up the great work!

neoCortez1 year ago

Looks awesome, been wanting to dive further into geometry nodes!

huseyin sağır1 year ago

Süper.

navzz1 year ago

Cool

Sohan Basak e/code1 year ago

Blender for CAD!

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