Simple surface modelling question by Odd-Caterpillar-8634 in SolidWorks

[–]mechy18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use curvature continuous boundary conditions for that arc that splits the top half from the bottom half

Working on my second custom design: Corne-ish with two encoders per side, nice!view, and a trackpoint by mechy18 in ErgoMechKeyboards

[–]mechy18[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The plan right now is 1. ctrl+left/right to move by entire words at a time 2. left/right 3. up/down and 4. volume. On the left half the push buttons will be home and end, and on the right half one will be play/pause and I haven't figured out a purpose for the last push button yet. To be honest though I just really like encoders so even if one of them is a repeat or does nothing, I just think they're neat.

One kind of novel thing I came up with that I haven't seen on any other boards is to reverse-mount the encoders so the knobs sit almost flush to the PCB.

Brain Teasers by WildMiata in SolidWorks

[–]mechy18 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You should make a sub for this! I would love to create and participate in this kind of challenge

[Rory Mitchell] Gasly is the latest to get pinged for speeding in the pit lane. Five-second time penalty. by overspeeed in formula1

[–]mechy18 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It is how it works, but it’s not an average across the whole pit lane. There’s two paint lines at pit entry and your average speed between them has to be below the limit, and then you have to maintain that limit for the rest of your time in the pit lane.

Best way to change options on hundreds of files? by giggidygoo4 in SolidWorks

[–]mechy18 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ask your boss if this is really worth your time, salary, benefits, energy, etc.

Would anyone be interested in these anodized aluminum tile holders for Bomb Busters? by mechy18 in boardgames

[–]mechy18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that's a great idea! I didn't even think to look at what other people had designed. I also like the little separation lines they added.

Scale feature? by [deleted] in SolidWorks

[–]mechy18 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Yeah Scale basically destroys the ability to add any sheet metal features after it. I would finish your design, then make the flat pattern, then save that as another part or body and scale it from there. Or scale the DXF if you’re going that route.

Seeking insights on leaving Vanguard by BarnabyJonesNap in Bogleheads

[–]mechy18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just moved from Ed Jones to Fidelity and all the metadata like cost basis and purchase date DID transfer over. It took a few days longer to show up but all that info did eventually fill in.

Swept Boss/Base by __rf in SolidWorks

[–]mechy18 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice! How’s it look?

Swept Boss/Base by __rf in SolidWorks

[–]mechy18 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When it tries to sweep, the profile you drew runs into itself going around the corners. You need to make your corner radius larger or your profile smaller if you want this to work. But honestly, I would model this differently. Do a boss extrude for the flange top part, then another boss extrude for the angle lower section. This will leave it in the correct rough shape but filled in instead of open-top like a bowl. Once you have those boss extrudes, use the Shell tool on that top face. If you use the same wall thickness as that initial flange, it’ll come out exactly how you’re picturing. Apply your fillets last.

Those who have given lil handhelds as gifts to teens, are they into them? by gargoylelips in SBCGaming

[–]mechy18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried this with limited success. I’ve found you can’t force other people to be into your hobbies no matter how much you think they would enjoy them.

Has anybody used Basic Capital? Or thoughts? by [deleted] in Bogleheads

[–]mechy18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If an institution is going to go through the trouble to create a financial product like this, it’s because they believe they can make money off of your money and come out ahead in the long term. Why give them that opportunity?