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Sdannenberg3
10-10-2008, 03:17 PM
Sorry, dont know where this topic belongs but...

I think I am going to start working on my dirt bike engine'd go kart. The thing is, I think i want to make it all from scratch. (Ill enjoy it more and have more pride in it)

So what are my alternatives to using graph paper to design the frame? I wish I were still in high school cause I could go back to my drafting class and draw it up. But im talking about on the computer, a simple program that I would make plans for.

P.S. Nobody say Microsoft Paint.:p
kibble
10-10-2008, 04:25 PM
There's a free one from google called SketchUp that someone posted on here before.

http://sketchup.google.com/

Paint sucks...:arf:
Sdannenberg3
10-10-2008, 04:53 PM
Holy nutsack this is an awesome program! Thanks Kibble!:thumbsup:
JerryAssburger
10-11-2008, 01:49 AM
THX to BOTH of you on this post! I can't wait to try it!:bannana:
...that's right. This deserves the Dancing Banana. (Based on the Holy Nutsack comment)
kibble
10-11-2008, 09:36 AM
Thanks, but I can't take all the credit for this. This was originally posted by "d311 5uxor" in this thread: http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1205&highlight=sketchup
madcow77
12-17-2008, 04:59 PM
Thanks so much. I havent tried it yet but am about to. About 5 minutes ago I finished an unsuccesful 30 minute search for a program like this. So once more thanks,
jr dragster Tyler
12-17-2008, 07:18 PM
We use autocad. It's very expensive to buy though.
newrider3
12-17-2008, 10:54 PM
You should spot me four grand so I can buy some Solidworks software.
Ibnzmonkey
12-18-2008, 03:35 AM
3DS Max


/thread.
Kenny_McCormic
12-18-2008, 01:50 PM
You should spot me four grand so I can buy some Solidworks software.

I would download a car.
jr dragster Tyler
12-18-2008, 09:28 PM
Well the autocad is at my father's work. I was just pointing out that as a homeowner getting your hands on it will be $$$.
go kart mozart
12-22-2008, 12:28 PM
yeah id go with either sketch up or Zw CAD
http://sketchup.google.com/

http://zwcad.org/

The two should be compatible for transfer.

I found its great for drawing a flat plan in cad and transfering it to sketchup so u can push pull the 2d plan

Drew a house this way in school.
Kenny_McCormic
12-22-2008, 06:33 PM
Well the autocad is at my father's work. I was just pointing out that as a homeowner LEGALLY getting your hands on it will be $$$.
How many people do you honestly think PAY for photoshop?