Installation
Download
Get the GeminiFreeCAD package from this website
Extract
Unzip the files and move them to a folder in documents
Macro
Open FreeCAD and find GeminiFreeCAD in Macro → Macros...
Open Folder
At the bottom select the folder in documents that has GeminiFreeCAD
Use
Select GeminiFreeCAD and then select execute
Getting Your Free Gemini API Key
- Visit the Google AI Studio
- Sign in with your Google account
- Click on "Get API key" in the left sidebar
- Create a new project if prompted
- Click "Create API key" when prompted
- Copy your new API key to use in GeminiFreeCAD
The free tier includes up to 60 requests per minute, which is more than sufficient for typical usage. No credit card is required to get started.
How It Works
Describe
Enter a detailed description of the 3D model you want to create using natural language.
"Create a modern coffee table with a rectangular glass top and four wooden legs. The table should be 120cm long, 60cm wide, and 45cm tall."
Generate
Click the Generate button and watch as Gemini AI creates the initial 3D model based on your description.
Refine
Provide feedback to improve specific aspects of the model, and the AI will update it accordingly.
"Make the table 240cm long, 120cm wide, and 90 cm tall"
Alternative: Use Streamlit with our shared Google API (No Downloads Required)
If you don't want to set up your own Google API key or download the FreeCAD macro, you can use our shared Google API through a convenient web interface. This alternative option requires no additional downloads or installations. We will collect requests on this site in a MongoDB Database to improve a future LLM with fine-tuning.
- No Google API Key Needed: Use our shared key, saving you the setup.
- No Python Download: Avoid downloading and copy directly from the webpage to a FreeCAD Macro.
- Easy to Use: A simple web interface handles everything for you.
