How to make 3D of our PCB design

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SISWANTO

Joined: 14 May 2001
Posts: 108
Location: Nirwana

24 Mar 2005 2:45 3d pcb

Hi All,
I have encountered 3D model of our PCB before
we make the PCB real one. Could You let me know
how to make the 3D model and what software used?

Thanks
Siswanto

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hock

Joined: 28 May 2001
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Location: India

24 Mar 2005 10:18 pcb 3d

protel DXP and 2004 allowes you to make 3d view.
even multisim has a 3d modeling option.
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pisoiu

Joined: 31 Dec 2002
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24 Mar 2005 10:28 eagle pcb 3d

For something like in the picture, you'll have to use something advanced like 3dsmax, and to use as input the DXF file provided by routing program. In your picture I can see mappings and illumination. I don't know about multisim, but protel will generate 3D view only for the components from their standard libraries. For the components which are defined by you, they will show like boxes in the 3d view. You do not have the posibility to define a 3d model for a component (height, profile, extrusions, etc.).

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M!k

Joined: 22 Apr 2002
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24 Mar 2005 14:58 eagle 3d pcb

for EAGLE it could be done with a software like Eagle3D. Check out this site:
http://web2.callisto.twam.info/eng/index.php?page1=eagle3d
It uses POVRay for the raytracing.

Mik

ezpcb

Joined: 02 Mar 2005
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29 Mar 2005 7:55 3d pcb design

The shown picture must be done by something like solidworks. it is very difficult for 3dmax to shape a PCB board like this. but with solidworks, it's very easy, just load the stanstard electronics components in the library and place them in order. This 3D shapping can be done in 1 hour by a skilled solidworks operator.

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cyberrat

Joined: 19 Jun 2001
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29 Mar 2005 15:08 pcb to 3d

Cadstar can do 3D too.

However I dare say that there is a lot of work involved in setting up the libraries etc to reflect the accurate dimensions etc of the components.

mkbs

Joined: 10 Apr 2003
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29 Mar 2005 15:46 pcb 3d viewer

I use SolidWorks too... but is not so cheap. I have seen Cadstar 3D and is very
powerfull (you can import end export a real 3D format like iges,and when move a 3D component it is "reflect" on PCB) but I don't know if it can be used alone(without Cadstar).
If you looking for a cheapest 3D CAD serch on web :
TurboCAD (ACIS based) and a very low cost VariCAD (iges).

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preda

Joined: 29 Nov 2003
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15 Apr 2005 7:26 cadstar 3d

EAGLE 3D

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antonio_iea
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22 Feb 2006 0:34 3d pcb viewer

AutoTRAX and AnsoftLinks can do that but with not much detail as shown by Eagle.

abhi002

Joined: 08 Jun 2005
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22 Feb 2006 5:43 pcb 3d model

Cadstar 3D also gives good results.In the software itself you can define the height ,placement outline of components and then you can generate the 3D view of pcb.ALso with the help of cadstar 3D libraries you can generate the exact view of ICs,resistors.

It also supports import from different Mechanical software,SO you have the option of importing the enclosure and then checking out the component collosion etc.

If any other info required,please let me know

Rame

Joined: 23 Dec 2005
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28 Feb 2006 6:42 pcb3d

HI Folks,

Its really time consuming job when you do it in Cadstar,its better to export it to AutoCad or to Solidworks and do the rest.

Best Regards

Rame

gunsuresh

Joined: 10 Feb 2006
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28 Feb 2006 7:20 eagle pcb 3d view

can I know any thing more about PCB mocelling

centiago

Joined: 30 Sep 2005
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Location: Lions Den

22 Mar 2006 12:32 3d circuit board

Well it all depends on the capability of software you are using.

Normally, while creating specify various parameters like pitch, height, package geo & pin details you can view the 3 dimentional view of component.

Try developing 3d view utilities if your software doesn't support.

Good Luck

erodeboy

Joined: 15 Nov 2005
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Location: India

22 Mar 2006 19:14 eagle 3d solidworks

its better to load the dxf file in maya or 3ds wiz and do it.

jayeshvadgama

Joined: 20 Dec 2004
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22 Mar 2006 19:43 how to make pcb

Kicad can do 3d view

CADPCB

Joined: 28 Apr 2001
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Location: The World

23 Mar 2006 7:04 eagle pcb solid edge

SISWANTO wrote:

Hi All,
I have encountered 3D model of our PCB before
we make the PCB real one. Could You let me know
how to make the 3D model and what software used?

Thanks
Siswanto

You can use PCB to 3D with solidedge.Only what you need is idf.v2 file

good luck

castroer

Joined: 03 Apr 2009
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Location: USA, LOUISIANA

03 Aug 2009 19:07 pcb to 3d

Dianzifashaoyou(at)163.com
Your setup very well resembles my setup, but all those 3Ds in
Altium are only good for making 'pictures'. I use those to make
detailed PCB assembly drawings; but, if I need a working copy of
a 3D, I make a Solidworks assembly so I can do a "form, fit, function"
of the PCB in another environment, like a test fixture.

chakravarthy80pcb

Joined: 08 Jul 2009
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Location: chennai

04 Aug 2009 13:53 pcb 3d models

hi,

You can use Allegro for best viewing in 3D.

you have to mention the height in place bound top,and while creating you should create as per the Manufacture datasheet. then u can see 3d view perfectly.
cheers,
chakri