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Originally Posted by Ed Sparks
If you read a really good novel but you just didn't like the ending so much, I doubt the origional writer (or publisher) would like it if you republished the novel with the last 2 chapters changed to give it your new ending. In fact, I'd be willing to bet it would be financially painful.
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With all due respect, there's a difference between a novel and CAD model. One is a work of creativity and the other is a work of science. Whether or not a novel is "bad" is a matter of opinion. CAD files are either correct, or they aren't.
However, I completely agree that all creators should be recognized and that credit should be given where credit is due. I don't think it's right for someone to take a part from a site like FCL, make a small change, and post it as their original work. Even if it's a matter of using one of FCL's iParts in your released assembly.
I love FCL and have used it (and referred others to it) faithfully over the past 5 years. Thank you for your hard work. I share your concerns about accuracy and precision of publicly available models. And it's not really any of my business, but I'd suggest you add a note to FCL with a request that none of your work be republished without your permission.
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RC,
I did my best to cite all original authors when submitting parts to you. Here is a more organized list:
6" AndyMark Mecanum Wheels: Used original models from AndyMark. Textures, materials, and assembly by me.
6" AndyMark Plaction Wheel: 100% original.
BaneBots Wheels: 100% original.
4" Plastic Omni Wheel: Used original models from AndyMark. Textures, materials, and assembly by me.
6" Plastic Omni Wheel: Used original models from AndyMark. Textures, materials, and assembly by me.
8" Plastic Omni Wheel: Modified AndyMark models. Textures, materials, and assembly by me. Modifications consisted of adding webbing to the main structure.
AndyMark Performance Wheels: 100% original.
Good luck in maintaining MadTown CAD Library. I'll continue to submit in the future. However, I would love to see some set of standards in place for anyone who is submitting their work. Let me know if you want some help, or need an opinion.