Uploaded August 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
FreeCAD is an excellent open-source CAD/CAM program available for all major operating systems. As open-source software, it is possible to run the "official released version" or a pre-release version that may have additional leading-edge features. In this video I explain how to install the pre-release versions of FreeCAD and how to configure them for your first use.
This video is a follow up to my 3 part series on getting started with FreeCAD. A number of viewers of the full series had trouble setting up their installations to look like the version in the video.
Here is a link to the official FreeCAD website:
freecadweb.org
Here is a link to the FreeCAD .19 prelease version located on GitHub:
github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/releases/tag/0.19_pre
Please join the discussion about FreeCAD, 3d printing, and other technical skills useful to "makers" at the MakeWithTech Free Discussion Group:
forum.drvax.com
Let's continue to learn together. Irv
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FreeCAD is an excellent open-source CAD/CAM program available for all major operating systems. As open-source software, it is possible to run the "official released version" or a pre-release version that may have additional leading-edge features. In this video I explain how to install the pre-release versions of FreeCAD and how to configure them for your first use.
This video is a follow up to my 3 part series on getting started with FreeCAD. A number of viewers of the full series had trouble setting up their installations to look like the version in the video.
Here is a link to the official FreeCAD website:
freecadweb.org
Here is a link to the FreeCAD .19 prelease version located on GitHub:
github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/releases/tag/0.19_pre
Please join the discussion about FreeCAD, 3d printing, and other technical skills useful to "makers" at the MakeWithTech Free Discussion Group:
forum.drvax.com
Let's continue to learn together. Irv
---
The following links are to products I have used, reviewed, or evaluated for the MakeWithTech community. Some of the links below are affiliate links that provide commissions, at no cost to you, and help support the MakeWithTech video production, purchase of products for reviews, lab, forum, and web site.
I have reviewed the following printers or similar printers:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printers-reviewed-on-drvax-youtube-channel
These are some of the tools I use for 3d printing day-to-day:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/basic-3d-printing-tools
I have reviewed or used the following 3d printer upgrades:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printer-upgrades
Here are the 3d printer filaments I use to evaluate prints, software, and techniques:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printing-filament-i-use-at-drvax
I will be covering basic electronics and software in future MakeWithTech segments and here are the products I am using:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/software-and-electronic-kits
Some of the Woodworking products I use:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/drvax-woodworking-tools-and-supplies
---
** Affiliate disclaimer: some of the above links in my videos may be affiliate links, which generate a sales commission for me. Your price is the same or less than if you go to the site directly. These sales commissions help to support the MakeWithTech channel. (https://makewithtech.com)
** MakeWithTech and the MakeWithTech videos are Copyright Cogitations, LLC. (https://cogitations.com)
** Equipment used in the MakeWithTech videos has the potential to cause injury if misused. Use all equipment and tools at your own risk and follow all manufacturer's safety recommendations.
** Cogitations, LLC licenses all music used in the MakeWithTech videos from Epidemic Sound. Cogitations, LLC uses only authorized or open source clip art and third party images. Images and videos used in product reviews and tutorials are from the original product (software or hardware) manufacturers site.
** We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
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