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## CAD files and repository
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windkit's CAD model is build entierely with FreeCAD. [FreeCAD](https://www.freecad.org/) is an open source 3D parametric modeller. We have released the CAD model as FCStd (FreeCAD) and STEP (ISO standard), to get it you can either download or clone the git repository.
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[Download windkit v1.1](https://git.erni-kollektiv.org/erni/windkit/-/archive/v1.1/windkit-v1.1.zip)
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[Download the latest windkit build](https://git.erni-kollektiv.org/erni/windkit/-/archive/master/windkit-master.zip)
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The windkit git repository can be found [here](https://git.erni-kollektiv.org/erni/windkit).
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The FreeCAD model can be found in the `Cad` folder, the STEP file in the Export folder. If you are looking for the STEP file only, see [here](https://git.erni-kollektiv.org/erni/windkit/-/blob/master/Export/MainAssemblyWindkitRev1_201123.step).
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## Software Requirements
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To use the CAD model as a reference during assembly, we recommend FreeCAD or CAD Assistant (with the STEP file). [CAD Assistant](https://www.opencascade.com/products/cad-assistant/) is a freeware CAD viewer for various formats and is multi-platform.
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If you want to contribute to this project, test or modify the CAD model, we recommend the following FreeCAD version and workbenches. [FreeCAD (Link branch by realthunder)](https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD/releases/)
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For the assembly process we've used the Assembly3 workbench. The workbench is bundled in the fork mentioned above, no additional installation is required. Additionally we use [Fasteners WB](https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB/releases/tag/last) for fastener groups, this workbench can be installed separately via the Addon Manager in Freecad. To get to know Assembly3, we recommend you have a look at the [Assembly3 section of the FreeCAD Wiki](https://wiki.freecadweb.org/Assembly3_Workbench) and [realthunder's old FreeCAD Fork Wiki](https://github.com/realthunder/FreeCAD_assembly3/wiki). .
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## Structure of the CAD model
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The CAD is organised into sub-assemblies and stored in their respective folders. The sub-assemblies are shown in the image below.
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Each assembly folder contains:
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* `Components.NAMEOFTHESUBASSEMBLY.FCStd` file containing all the parts of the sub-assembly
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* `SubAssembly.NAMEOFTHESUBASSEMBLY.FCStd` file where the sub-assembly lives in
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* if fasteners are used multiple times a `FastenerAssembly.NAMEOFTHESUBASSEMBLY.FCStd` file which usually contains the bolt, washer and nut.
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All sub-assemblies are linked to the main assembly `MainAssembly.windkit.FCStd`. With the new Link feature, you can modify a sub-assembly and the main assembly will be updated instantly without any import. |
