LTT Models Archive

[carolkarine]

LTT MODELS ARCHIVE

 

Hey there guys! Today, after a discussion in @Maki Role 's build log Loramentum we thought it might be a good idea to post a model archives thread! What this is here is a place to discuss, request and post models. I've got a google drive set up with folders for various types of models, and you can check it out HERE!

 

RULES

1. DO NOT DELETE ANYTHING IN THE ARCHIVES THAT YOU DID NOT UPLOAD YOURSELF. The subfolders are free to edit, and as a result, I believe you can delete anything inside them. don't do that. the public folder is view only, so we don't risk someone deleting an entire folder.
2. Please be civil and courteous. if you have criticism, make it constructive.
3. When requesting a model, please remember that other people, if they do so choose to make the model for you, are taking their own time to help you, so don't make an ass of yourself.
4. When Uploading or creating models, please remember that others may not have the same programs available to you.

 

REFERENCES FOR MODELING

1. PCIe Specifications (there are two versions in the archives. As the PCI bracket has not changed, this is relatively moot. please refer to pages 75 and 76 for the vital information surrounding PCIe brackets.)
2. ATX Specifications (this covers ATX board layout, screw hole positioning, motherboard rear IO - but not PCI/PCIe brackets)

Please report dead links. not all of these will link to the archives

 

PROGRAMS FOR MODELING

 

FREE

1. Google Sketchup (free and paid version. very common)
2. Blender (free)

PAID/SEMI FREE

1. Autodesk Products: AutoCAD, Inventor, 3DS Max, Maya (All autodesk products are free if you are currently a student.)

 

REQUESTS MADE

1. Samsung 840 evo SSD
2.  

This is where requests are kept until they've been created and uploaded. the submitter of a request may ask for it to be removed from the list. I put the SSD up as an example, and also because I know Maki Role already has a very nice model of it. I'll be doing my best to provide models of parts in the requests on a timely basis, but please do remember that I have my own projects and real life, and those will be prioritized accordingly. (I'm also terrible at textures. so...)

 

 

[Sexy Vanilla Freshness]

I came here from recent topics and until I saw the section this is in I was about to say I doubt we have many lovely ladies on the forum.

[Jodomcfrodo]

I'm sorry what is a model in computer talk besides like 3D modeling?

[Guest]

I think we need to agree on some preferred fily types.
I use Solidworks and 3dsMax.
Solidworks main filetypes are: .SLDPRT (parts) . SLDASM (assembly) but it can save to: IGS, PRT, STP STL also its 2D drawings can be exported to DXF and DWG (theese are the usual filetypes I've came across so far)
3Dsmax can import solid files (and some other autodesk stuff) if solidworks is open. Other usual export/imports for 3dsmax are: .3DS, .FTL, .OBJ...?

I haven't used Inventor or sketchup yet so I don't know what would be a good common filetype.

[SovietOnion]

I came here from recent topics and until I saw the section this is in I was about to say I doubt we have many lovely ladies on the forum.

 

 

Is he asking for noods I can't tell

 

i'm an open guy

[carolkarine]

Is he asking for noods I can't tell

i'm an open guy

To be safe just pm him the dic pics

[SovietOnion]

To be safe just pm him the dic pics

 

 

Kk

[carolkarine]

I think we need to agree on some preferred fily types.

I use Solidworks and 3dsMax.

Solidworks main filetypes are: .SLDPRT (parts) . SLDASM (assembly) but it can save to: IGS, PRT, STP STL also its 2D drawings can be exported to DXF and DWG (theese are the usual filetypes I've came across so far)

3Dsmax can import solid files (and some other autodesk stuff) if solidworks is open. Other usual export/imports for 3dsmax are: .3DS, .FTL, .OBJ...?

I haven't used Inventor or sketchup yet so I don't know what would be a good common filetype.

We need to remember that there are people not using Autodesk. I'll look around for a filetype converter. If there's a good one it shouldn't be a problem, and I'll take files, convert them to multiple formats, then reupload them.

[Guest]

We need to remember that there are people not using Autodesk. I'll look around for a filetype converter. If there's a good one it shouldn't be a problem, and I'll take files, convert them to multiple formats, then reupload them.

I know, that's why I listed the filytypes I've came accross so far. I don't know what other programs use.

I've got a single and a dual 180mm alphacool rad done in Solidworks, without the fins. So the bottom+top tanks+sideplates. I can send them to you or I can make a 3Ds version of them with fins&tubes. I find those details easier to model in a not-CAD program.

I used the schematics on alphacools website for the key details. I did a bit of guesswork and measuring on the missing ones. I think it's good enough to design a case around it or something similar.

Working on my Koolance cpu-380 block. (same way of schematic+trying to measure and guess)

I can send them to you for checking and uploading and converting.

Maybe adding subfolders would be useful as well if we get a decent amount of stuff.

[carolkarine]

I know, that's why I listed the filytypes I've came accross so far. I don't know what other programs use.

I've got a single and a dual 180mm alphacool rad done in Solidworks, without the fins. So the bottom+top tanks+sideplates. I can send them to you or I can make a 3Ds version of them with fins@tubes. I find those details easier to model in a not-CAD program.

I used the schematics on alphacools website for the key details. I did a bit of guesswork and measuring on the missing ones. I think it's good enough to design a case around it or something similar.

Working on my Koolance cpu-380 block. (same way of schematic+trying to measure and guess)

I can send them to you for checking and uploading and converting.

Maybe adding subfolders would be useful as well if we get a decent amount of stuff.

 

I'll add subfolders as necessary.

 

All other file formats (well, most of them) are able to be imported to 3dsmax, so maybe we should use that as our standard. It is free if you're a student... (and if the modeler can't afford it someone else can take the model and run it through)

 

I think everything should be saved as a .max

 

ALSO, finished my first "render" of my first version of my current project!

 

http://imgur.com/a/isApV

[JonU]

Autodesk Inventor (list of files inventor can open):

Autodesk Inventor Files (*.iam,*.dwg,*.idw,*.ipt,*.ipn,*.ide)

Alias Files (*.wire)

AutoCAD DWG files

Catia V4 and V5 files

DWF Markup Files (*.dwf,*.dwfx)

DXF Files (*.dxf)

IDF Board Files (*.brd, *.emn,*.bdf,*.idb)

IGES Files (*.igs,*.ige,*.iges)

JT Files (*.jt)

NX Files (*.prt)

Parasolid Binary Files (*.x_b)

Pro/Engineer Granite Files (*.g)

Pro/Engineer Neutral Files (*.neu*)

Pro/Engineer and Creo Parametric Files (*.prt*,*.asm*)

Revit Project Files (*.rvt)

Rhino Files (*.3dm)

SAT Files (*.sat)

Step Files (*.stp,*.ste,*.step)

STL Files (*.stl,*.stla,*.stlb)

Solidworks Files (*.prt,*.sldprt,*.asm,*.sldasm)

 

From what I can tell Inventor can only save models using *.iam or *.ipt

[JonU]

I've uploaded the radiator I made using the specs from the Swiftech website.Length, Width, Height, and spacing for the fan mounts are accurate. The ports for the fittings are a best guess. I tried to convert G1/4 to mm, but I think I was a bit off.

 

 

This is what is behind that drawing, If I don't change a thing, All holes will have to be in exactly the right spot. There is no wiggle room for the radiator from side to side. The power supply is flipped upside down with the fan drawing air from under the case.

 

[Maki Role]

In regards to file types, for engineering CAD packages, STEP and IGS files are probably the best options. They're used almost universally, so should be pretty hassle free. For non-solid modelling programs like Blender, 3DS Max, Maya etc. .stl files work very well. Solidworks, Inventor etc. all have good .stl export options. When I render parts in Cycles I simply export the files as a .stl and import into Blender, there it acts as a normal mesh.

Important point for .stl exporting:

Be careful when exporting that you don't up the resolution too much. Inventor has a good default setting that works fine for everything. I've done, but Solidworks requires some tweaking. If the mesh is too high res, then you can have major issues working with it in programs like Blender. It also results in colossal file sizes, which isn't ideal either.

[JonU]

I'll upload a drawing for the i/o shield and PCI slot spacing after I get off work. This way you can just copy it into your work and save yourself some time dimensioning everything yourself. 

[carolkarine]

I'll upload a drawing for the i/o shield and PCI slot spacing after I get off work. This way you can just copy it into your work and save yourself some time dimensioning everything yourself. 

 

drawing in what program?

[JonU]

I can export it as a *.dwg I do believe. I'll be using autocad 2015. Or what might work even better is if I do a 2d sketch,get it fully dimensioned and upload that. It is actually very easy to do once you have them.

[carolkarine]

I can export it as a *.dwg I do believe. I'll be using autocad 2015. Or what might work even better is if I do a 2d sketch,get it fully dimensioned and upload that. It is actually very easy to do once you have them.

I think for 2d sketches, it might be better to create a pdf so people can recreate it in the program of their choice. It's easier to recreate a sketch than a fully fledged model.

[JonU]

I think for 2d sketches, it might be better to create a pdf so people can recreate it in the program of their choice. It's easier to recreate a sketch than a fully fledged model.

 

Just what I ended up doing. I saw the ability to export as a pdf when I was finishing up. Only thing I couldn't figure out is how large the holes are for where the screws go in to secure the card in place. And successfully uploaded to case parts folder. And here is a very helpful post that lists dimensions for various components as well as locations of mounting holes. PC Component dimensions

[carolkarine]

If you could upload the PDF to "modeling references" in the drive folder,I would greatly appreciate it!

[JonU]

If you could upload the PDF to "modeling references" in the drive folder,I would greatly appreciate it!

 

Done.

 

Going to try my hand at modeling an ITX motherboard, if I end up with something worth uploading, I'll post it up.

 

And another site for reference material: http://www.formfactors.org/formfactor.asp

 

Yet another edit.... While I was trying to find dimensions for the 24 pin header on the motherboard, I found that molex has pdf and 3d models available for at least some of their connectors/headers.

[JonU]

All sorts of connector goodness located here: http://www.molex.com/molex/industry/industry?industry_key=datatelecom&channel=Industries

 

It has sockets, power headers, Dimm sockets, PCI slots, etc. etc.

[yttrium]

I wish there was a job where I could get paid to just digitize real-world objects like computer parts into 3d models with a micrometer...

[JonU]

Even better would be one of those digitizer things that you can essentially trace objects and they get put into a CAD program automatically.

[yttrium]

Even better would be one of those digitizer things that you can essentially trace objects and they get put into a CAD program automatically.

 

I find that manually measuring an object will always provide more reliable and, more importantly, usable results than a scan.

[Guest]

I've uploaded the Koolance cpu-380i CPU block model. The posts/screws height might not be 100% correct. (it's inside my case...)
next is an EK res x3 probably
(also I put up some radiator drawings grabbed from the manufacturers sites since I got them)


edit:
EK-RES X3 reservoir model's uploaded. All 4 sizes in one file.