Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: A "simple" Hexapod project - envelope

Dan,
Gmax is a free version of 3Dmax. It is made by Discrete which is a
division of Autodesk. They give it to you for free with no limit. The Rainea
site has a link and he also will give you a free copy of his toolkit which
runs very well under Gmax.
Paul

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From: "Dan Mauch" <dmauch@...>
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Sent: Monday, June 16, 2003 9:45 AM
Subject: RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: A "simple" Hexapod project - envelope


> I checked the 3D Studio Max site and unless I read it wrong it costs
> $3995.
> I would almost be scared to check the price of Maya because I think it
> is over $8000
> Again, I think that the biggest obstacle to using a hexapod is the
> software to create the tool path is too expensive for most of us to pay.
> While the Toolkit is free it requires 3D Max. Since I have no other need
> for the program it makes the project cost prohibitive. Solve the
> software cost problem and the mechanical part is a piece of cake.
> Dan
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> Two program can actually give you these equations from a drawing,
> IIRC Maya is one, the other is Autodesk Inventor or 3d Studio Max
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> Stephan
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