Unusual LDD project

[Zerobricks]

So we are getting a new table made, and I decided to draw one in LDD, because I was too lazy to download any other CAD program. The end result is quite big, there are some bugs, but generally you get the idea. What do you guys think?

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Edited September 12, 2010 by Zblj

[prateek]

That sir, is an awesome model. Are you going to build this out of Lego in real life?

[Superkalle]

Cool Idea Zblj to use LEGO to model real life furniture.

Is the table scaled correctly?

[Zerobricks]

Cool Idea Zblj to use LEGO to model real life furniture.

Is the table scaled correctly?

Nah its some 1:2 scale, but its just for general shape.

[Superkalle]

Nah its some 1:2 scale, but its just for general shape.

No, I didn't mean if it was scaled like that, more if the proportions are correct.

[Zerobricks]

I think they are...Aint sure though, its just a draft

[mgmchenry]

Ha! Nice work.

I *really* think you should give Google sketchup a try. I've been putting it off for years and it finally clicked for me this week when I spent some time with the Toolbar tutorial series:

http://www.youtube.com/user/SketchUpVideo#grid/user/E480605E31C66C19

Maybe if I teach you Sketchup, you can have a look at some of my LDD nightmares. :)

I can probably model your desk in Sketchup in about 30 minutes. maybe less. I have a technic model that I have spent hours tricking into the right shape and I still don't have all the pins in place.

[Zerobricks]

Ha! Nice work.

I *really* think you should give Google sketchup a try. I've been putting it off for years and it finally clicked for me this week when I spent some time with the Toolbar tutorial series:

http://www.youtube.com/user/SketchUpVideo#grid/user/E480605E31C66C19

Maybe if I teach you Sketchup, you can have a look at some of my LDD nightmares. :)

I can probably model your desk in Sketchup in about 30 minutes. maybe less. I have a technic model that I have spent hours tricking into the right shape and I still don't have all the pins in place.

Sure I can look at the model. Upload it and tell me what to fix in another topic. Gonna try sketch up some other day, thanks anyway!

[Jan]

Great desk you've got there (do you have pricing information? )

Just one remark. Long time ago I used to have a sliding shelf underneath my desk for my keyboard. It came in very handy because of the space it left on my desk, but from an ergonomical point of view I would never do it again. I keep the space under your desk free for my legs, and be very aware of the importance of correct height of your desk. 1 cm allready means a lot. I have mine at 76cm, but for smaller people 74cm can be more convienient. 75cm is average.

I hope we may view the result soon.

Jan

[mgmchenry]

Sure I can look at the model. Upload it and tell me what to fix in another topic. Gonna try sketch up some other day, thanks anyway!

I tested my sketchup skills to see if I actually could do your desk in 30 minutes. I've really only been using this program for a handful of hours now (granted, I've used a lot of other modeling tools...), and this is what I got in 30 minutes.

Also available here:

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=3bc5d0999dea6ffa59717a8b6a0e480b

I'm posting the LDD issue now.

ZbljDeskTry.zip

[Zerobricks]

Thank you very much! You sure got some great skills! And now its time to repay you Whats your LDD prob?

Edited September 18, 2010 by Zblj

[mgmchenry]

Thank you very much! You sure got some great skills! And now its time to repay you Whats your LDD prob?

Welcome. Let me know if you want me to fix any dimensions or if you just want to go at the file yourself. I pretty much eyeballed it, and even then, I know I got the proportions way off on the right side.

Looks like you found my LDD post.

[Toa_Of_Justice]

That is an awesome table, Zblj! I have a few questions about it though:

• Are the trans-orange bits meant to represent holes for cords?
  
• Will the shelf beneath the topmost surface slide out (perhaps for a keyboard)?
  
• What is the purpose of the rear overhang?
  
• What are you planning to use the table for?
  

-Toa Of Justice

[Zerobricks]

That is an awesome table, Zblj! I have a few questions about it though:

• Are the trans-orange bits meant to represent holes for cords?
  
• Will the shelf beneath the topmost surface slide out (perhaps for a keyboard)?
  
• What is the purpose of the rear overhang?
  
• What are you planning to use the table for?
  

-Toa Of Justice

Yeah trans-orange parts are for holes, the ekyboard will slide out, rear overhang goes over radiator and servers as a shelf for flowers, and the whole table is primary for computer and documents.

[Toa_Of_Justice]

Yeah trans-orange parts are for holes, the ekyboard will slide out, rear overhang goes over radiator and servers as a shelf for flowers, and the whole table is primary for computer and documents.

Thanks for answering my questions. I'm a little concerned about fire safety with that overhang though. To me, covered radiator plus combustible flowers on top equals a possible fire hazard. Never mind all the electrical cords going through the holes so close to the radiator. I hope I'm wrong about all of those safety issues though!

-Toa Of Justice

[Zerobricks]

Thanks for answering my questions. I'm a little concerned about fire safety with that overhang though. To me, covered radiator plus combustible flowers on top equals a possible fire hazard. Never mind all the electrical cords going through the holes so close to the radiator. I hope I'm wrong about all of those safety issues though!

-Toa Of Justice

That radiator is never turned on, dont worry

Edited September 24, 2010 by Zblj

[DLuders]

The melting point of TLG's ABS bricks is quite high, so it's unlikely that any radiator would start a fire: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=46336 .

[Zerobricks]

The melting point of TLG's ABS bricks is quite high, so it's unlikely that any radiator would start a fire: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=46336 .

Like I wrote before this table is just a template for a wooden one, I am not gonna use a lego table for a table...

[Toa_Of_Justice]

That radiator is never turned on, dont worry

That's good to know! Good luck with building the real table!

-Toa Of Justice