Software GEARDXF Fast Rack-Pinion Gears

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11/17/18: BREAKING NEWS: GearDXF Now Saves to STL Format, Revolutionizing Rapid Prototyping! The latest version 3.1.0.0, developed by Scott at forestmoon.com, allows for direct export to STL files, making it possible to configure rack and pinion gear sets in minutes and send them straight to a 3D printer. Don't forget: the Module (Diametrical Pitch) and Pressure Angle must match for the gear and Rack to mesh correctly. Thanks, Scott! 11/12/18: UPDATE ALERT: GearDXF Now Saves in DXF or SVG Format! If you need STL format for 3D printing, simply upload your SVG into TinkerCad and save as an STL. GearDXF is a game-changer for creating custom rack and pinion gear sets quickly! GEARDXF - A FREE Software from Forest Moon Productions (forestmoon.com/software/GearDXF/). I discovered this incredible tool after years of manually crafting Rack and Pinion gear sets. With GearDXF, you can design custom gear and matching pinion in under a minute. Perfect for prototyping experimental laboratory equipment that incorporates robotic components with linear actuation using rack and pinion gears. In just 30 seconds, you can design a rack and pinion gear set. Modify it in Inkscape (free from inkscape.org/) to include an end stop in 60 seconds, and laser cut it in 1 minute and 12 seconds using a Glowforge from 3mm composite board. It worked perfectly first time, even improving the fit! Huge thanks to Scott at forestmoon.com for contributing GearDXF to the Maker community!