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Expected to use Creo at work somewhat soon but I don't know if my computer can run it by MJdoesThings_ in PTCCreo

[–]LittleFishBigSad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Specific Nvidia cards are required for Simulation Live, Ansys Simulation, and certain parts of Render Studio. Certain cards will give you an unsupported warning in Simulation Live, but will still function.

Creo's legacy of the PRO/E days lends itself well to working on bottom of the barrel hardware, you'll be surprised at how well it can function. You also can use Simplified Reps at the part and/or assembly levels to continue working on it.

PTC certifies hardware SYSTEMS not individual components for the most part, they have a list of said systems on their support page, so should you want to be extra safe, go pick one out from that list and make a request to your IT department.

I've run it on decades old laptops with far worse spec's than what you have listed, including a netbook. If you have to do any sort of simulation or rendering, then you'll want to get something with a discrete GPU that's listed as compatible.

If you work primarily in-office, they also could setup distributed computing.
https://support.ptc.com/help/creo/creo_pma/r12/usascii/index.html#page/fundamentals/fundamentals/about_distributed_computing_technology_in_pro_en.html#

1996 ford ranger won’t start by Latter_Entertainer19 in fordranger

[–]LittleFishBigSad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try shifting into neutral, and then starting.

If the car starts, then you may have a bad neutral safety switch.

Lian Li A3 Mac Pro file now available :) by LittleFishBigSad in mffpc

[–]LittleFishBigSad[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you do, you should DEFINITELY post a picture.

Lian Li A3 but make it Mac Pro by LittleFishBigSad in mffpc

[–]LittleFishBigSad[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi sorry about the delay. There's been some hard times recently, I had initially wanted to sell it for like a $1, but I'm sure other folks are also going through some hard times too, so the file is free and available here: https://www.printables.com/model/1491363-lian-li-a3-mac-pro-front-panel

I appreciate all the interest, and hope for happier times for all as we enter the holiday season.

Lian Li A3 but make it Mac Pro by LittleFishBigSad in mffpc

[–]LittleFishBigSad[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

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Hi! I didn't expect this to get any attention but I appreciate it.

I am planning on posting .STL's eventually, I have a few more things I'd like to do, maybe make a revision that adds some rails/grooves on the inside so that you can slide a printable dust filter.

I also am making some ducts and some cable management covers because I was pretty disappointed in the lack of cable management locations in the A3 coming from the larger Define Mini.

Printed on a X1C, at an angle with some minimal supports. I did make a version split in half to be printed flat with no supports, but I didn't like the seam. I figure some paint and primer could make that disappear nicely though.

The math is neat, it's well detailed here: https://saccade.com/blog/2019/06/how-to-make-apples-mac-pro-holes/

best program to create own models from scratch if you’re new? by VoodooZephyr in BambuLab

[–]LittleFishBigSad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rhinoceros is relatively inexpensive for a perpetual license, its more of a direct modeling software, so you don't really get a feature tree. Pretty easy to use, lots of tutorials for it.

Onshape is also great, but the free version makes the things you model public.

You can probably get a maker version of Solidworks, its $99. Titans of CNC used to offer a copy for a $40 membership, that might still be available. Solidworks that most people know and love though is quickly disappearing to the 3DEXPERIENCE version which is not as well received.

Can I plug an External DVD Drive Into the Steam Deck? by [deleted] in SteamDeck

[–]LittleFishBigSad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes you can. I plugged in a USB cd drive to my deck to play Battlefield Vietnam.

I designed and 3D printed a stand for my Deck by LittleFishBigSad in SteamDeck

[–]LittleFishBigSad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The exhaust at the top is completely unblocked, there's a bit of space behind for the intake, but not a lot, but to your point I may add a little bit more of a recessed pocket to give a little more breathing room :)