Solidworks

[ianashdown]

Just wondering if anyone has a SolidWorks model of a driver they would be willing to share. Something where the various parts can be moved would be really good!
Thanks,

Ian

[Neil_Roberts]

3D Content Central for low resolution packaging.

TurboSquid is another source, with file formats and graphic detail meant for video games. Dimensional accuracy is not the primary goal for gaming models.

A word of caution, though. CAD is the right tool for mechanical packaging work, but it's of questionable value for ergonomic considerations. It's a really good idea to make a very simple cockpit mockup and exercise all of the controls through their full ranges, including all possible combinations. If anything in the mockup is uncomfortable or clashes, fix that first.

[ianashdown]

Hi Neil,

Thanks for the info.

We used to have a really good 2D model at Reynard but I seem to have lost any copies of it. I'm am only looking to do some basic proportional modeling, with the intention of building a seating mock-up. This is what I have always done. I am looking to change some parameters and thought some virtual modeling would be prudent before breaking out the table saw!

Ian

[Anmccarthy]

look up dpcars.net, hes a car builder out of oregon and he made a 3d solid model of a person that you can adjust for size and seating position, I use it in all my designs. You can download it off his site for free.

http://dpcars.net/

click the "links" button at the top right and then scroll to the bottom.