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[easyw <easyw@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi David,
> I was interested to see that mounting screws aren't included though.
that is a rendering that a kicad StepUp user shared at the kicad info
forum, but you are right ...
I also include screws on my kicad project both for bom and for
collisions checking.
> It saves on time when purchasing, and building.
After I switched to MCAD side using my StepUp tools, everything has
become easier, even modeling or get models from manufacturers using STEP
as source
MCAD model is also a must in exchanging data with third parties

Regards
Maurice


On 21/03/2016 07.30, David Godfrey wrote:
> Hi Maurice,
>
> That is a VERY nice render.
>
> I was interested to see that mounting screws aren't included though.
>
> I've been including mounting screws as a schematic + pcb element for
>  years now. It means they don't get missed on the bom, and as a side
> effect they are visible  in a render.
>
> Another advantage is you can have the correct hole size and keepout
> areas in place for the screw, and never need to worry that you will
> have issues at build time.
>
> Generally I include all parts of a build in the schematic + pcb,
> including enclosure, screws, standoffs, etc It saves on time when
> purchasing, and building. Especially if you are handing a design to a
> build house for turnkey delivery
>
> Regards David G
>
> On 20/03/16 06:43, easyw wrote:
> > Hi, thanks to an other happy user of my kicad StepUp tools, I'm
> > glad to share this nice rendering made in PTC Creo (ProE) after
> > having exported multiple kicad boards and parts with FreeCAD and
> > kicad StepUp tools to STEP and assembled them in mechanical 3D
> > environment
> >
> > I'm attaching the picture that can be found at kicad forum
> > https://forum.kicad.info/t/how-to-share-step-3d-model-with-all-the-components-on-the-pcb-too/2542/12
> >
> >
> > http://photos.xavimages.co.uk/photos/i-x8ghdWk/0/O/i-x8ghdWk.jpg
> >
> > this is a nice example of ECAD MCAD co-design and collaboration in
> >  kicad with an artistic touch for realistic rendering ...
> >
> > Maurice
> >
> >
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