Ist eine 2-D-Bauteilbibliothek interessant? / Is a 2-d construction part library interesting?

[rubem]

Hi all,

I have an idea for a project that may be of interest: a 2-D library for fischertechnik parts. Something like this:

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The goal is not to replace fischertechnik designer, of course (that's utterly impossible for a 2-d tool), but simply to build a collection of parts for sharing design ideas using Figma (https://www.figma.com/). This tool is free, collaborative and very easy to use, so everyone can contribute.

If there is interest in such a library, I may start designing and build it. The great limitation is, of course, that this is a 2-D tool. So please be honest in your opinions!

P.S. 1) Unfortunately I cannot read or write in German. But I use Google translator all the time so I can read the forum posts in English, and it works pretty well.

P.S. 2) I'm undoubtedly "Alter Sack", and I have many stories and have done a lot with ft over the years (e. g. https://ftcommunity.de/bilderpool/baste ... ace/38218/), so I may tell you about that later. Meanwhile, I wish the best for everyone, and thanks for keeping the fischertechnik flame alive!

[fishfriend]

Hallo...
I build the parts in corel draw.

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Or there are other pictures from m.b. Fritzing.

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Mit freundlichen Grüßen
fishfriend
Holger Howey

[tintenfisch]

[...]
Or there are other pictures from m.b. Fritzing.

Kapere mal den Thread; hat schon jemand den ftDuino in Fritzing gebaut und würde das Ergebnis mit der Community teilen?

Danke & Grüße
Lars

[tintenfisch]

Hi Rubem,

[...]The goal is not to replace fischertechnik designer, of course (that's utterly impossible for a 2-d tool), but simply to build a collection of parts for sharing design ideas using Figma (https://www.figma.com/). This tool is free, collaborative and very easy to use, so everyone can contribute.

If there is interest in such a library, I may start designing and build it. The great limitation is, of course, that this is a 2-D tool. So please be honest in your opinions!

Perhaps that would be a useful addition to the ft database. Some of the drawings are difficult to read, the 2D images could provide more clarity in these cases.

Best regards,
Lars

[rubem]

Hi Holger, these are great! CorelDraw can easily export SVG files, and as far as I know Fritzing also works with SVG. In fact the parts I made above (and below) were done in Affinity Designer. They all can all be integrated in a Figma library. Incidentally, here's what I've been doing with them:

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I was trying to figure out the best way of mounting a micro:bit onto fischertechnik.

Thanks for your drawings!