MEP EP#245: K-Factoring a Gumbo

<h4><a href="https://macrofab.com/blog/mep-ep245-k-factoring-a-gumbo/">MEP EP#245: K-Factoring a Gumbo</a><br></h4><h4>Parker</h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/06/qiui-smart-chastity-sex-toy-security-flaw/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Security flaw left ‘smart’ chastity sex toy users at risk of permanent lock-in</a> <ul> <li>List to podcast for additional information...</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h4>Stephen</h4> <ul> <li>Fusion 360 has changed their personal license subscription model <ul> <li>All of these went into effect on Oct 1 <ul> <li>Project storage is limited to 10 active and editable documents</li> <li>Exports are now limited to a small number of file types. Thankfully this still includes STL files but alas, DXF, DWG, PDF exports are all gone</li> <li>Perhaps most importantly to the makerverse, STEP, SAT, and IGES file types can no longer be exported, the most common files for those who want to edit a design using different software.</li> <li>2D drawings can now only be single sheet, and can only be printed or plotted</li> <li>Rendering can now only be done locally, so leveraging cloud-based rendering is no longer possible</li> <li>CAM support has been drastically cut back: no more multi-axis milling, probing, automatic tool changes, or rapid feeds, but support for 2, 2.5, and 3 axis remains</li> <li>All support for simulation, generative design, and custom extensions has been removed</li> </ul> </li> <li>Purchased a license and I am not looking back</li> <li>Autodesk had loads of pushback from the community because of the decision to remove STEP export <ul> <li>“Fixed” this issue claiming the reversal was due to “unintended consequences for the hobbyist community.”</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li>Sheet metal design and fabrication <ul> <li>Be careful with using automated tools</li> <li>Understand the rules</li> <li>Dont rely entirely on templates</li> <li>As always - talk with your manufacturer</li> </ul> </li> </ul>