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How to design a part with an LLM (OpenSCAD and CadQuery)

A practical prompt structure for getting a parametric, manufacturable design out of a language model.

Which CAD file format for which manufacturing process

STEP, DXF, STL, 3MF, Gerber: what each format is for and when a factory will reject it.

The first-order checklist

A short checklist to run through before you pay for your first manufactured part.

What is vibe manufacturing?

Vibe manufacturing is the idea that anyone can turn a described product into a real physical object using AI-written CAD and on-demand factories.

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