Here’s a tough one for you:
An alternative to AutoDesk Fusion360 for 3D print modeling.
Ideally with native Linux support but I’m more concerned with getting out from under AutoDesk’s thumb than I am with using wine.
Blender seems like the obvious choice, but it’s not really built for 3d printing.
It’s looking like FreeCAD may be about as good as it gets unless someone here has some other suggestions.
I use OpenSCAD for some gears etc, but onshape for the rest. I used FreeCAD for work a few years ago as we were stuck on Linux, I can wield it well, but it’s a bit clunky and would crash often on things like threads.
Onshape just works for the home hobbyist. I wish FreeCAD was a bit better, but I understand it’s a lot of work, just the creature comforts of fusion and onshape are hard to give back up.
Price you pay…
Honestly I could live with paying.
It’s the subscription model that makes me want to vomit 🤮
I would gladly pay $299 once for security updates only and unlimited support, no feature updates. I just don’t want to pay $299 every twelve months.
It’s free for hobbyist and have your models open…
(onshape)