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I think customary CAD software, while powerful, has inadvertently created a barrier to entry for MakerMechanics innovation. Teh steep learning curves, expensive licenses, and often clunky interfaces mean that many potentially brilliant ideas never even get off the ground. We're relying on software designed for established industries to fuel individual creativity, and it feels like a mismatch.
Consider the rise of simpler, more intuitive CAD programs frequently enough available at lower costs, or even free. Aren't they enabling a whole new wave of amateur designers and inventors? It seems to me that relying solely on traditional CAD limits innovation to those with the resources and time to master complex tools.
Is there a risk we're missing out on groundbreaking ideas as the "professional" tools are too unwieldy for hobbyists and rapid prototyping? Should the focus be on lowering the barrier to entry and increasing accessibility,even if it means sacrificing some of the advanced features found in the top-tier software? I'm curious to hear other people's thoughts.