hep
03-17-2010, 11:01 AM
Pretty cool free app you can download to your computer. In just a couple hours, I was able to layout the general design of the cage I want to build (with no real engineering background, I might add). The software is not super powerful so there are some areas that will actually be bent tubes instead of joints, it's not exactly to scale, tubing diameter is too big, etc., but pretty cool to visualize where I'm headed. My goal was to be as versatile as possible; pass tech for races like WORCS or Pala GP's but still be user friendly for recreational driving. I know there are some areas that won't be to the letter of some safety rules like LOORS but I think I've got it pretty safe too.
Not necessarily looking for armchair engineer advice, just sharing a cool free application...
Not necessarily looking for armchair engineer advice, just sharing a cool free application...