FRC 3005 RoboChargers Onshape CAD Class
Below is a great CAD curriculum created by Orion DeYoe of FRC 3005 RoboChargers which covers an introduction to Onshape and some general FRC concepts and build styles. It was created for use within their own team but can apply generally to anyone who is learning. To follow along with the discussion, check out the ChiefDelphi thread for the course.
Week | Engineering Topics | COTS Highlights | CAD Topics |
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1 | What is CAD? | Fasteners | Setting up Onshape. Adding MKCAD and featurescripts. Documents, Tabs, 3D Navigation |
2 | Manufacturing Methods | Raw Materials | Documents, Tabs, Sketches (Shapes, Dimensions, Equations), Extrusions (Multiple Parts), Tube Generator |
3 | Torque & Moments | Shafts, Bearings, & Hubs | Sketches (Constraints), Extrusions, Revolutions, Work Geometry |
4 | Gear ratios | Gears | Hole Feature, Assembly (Grounding, Grouping, Mates) |
5 | Gearbox Design | Planetary Gearboxes | Layout Sketches (2-stage Gearbox), Importing Components, Gearbox Model |
6 | Mechanisms: Intakes & Launchers | Wheels (Drive & Intake) | (continued) Layout Sketches (2-stage Gearbox), Importing Components, Gearbox Model |
7 | Pneumatic Circuits (Pressure & Flow) | Pneumatics | Layout sketches (pneumatic joint), model parts, create assembly, flexible assembly |
8 | Material Strength | Chain & Sprockets | (continued) Layout sketches (pneumatic joint), model parts, create assembly, flexible assembly |
9 | Mechanisms: Arms & Elevators | Timing Belts & Pulleys | Drawings (views, dimensions, holes, ordinate dimensions) |
10 | DC Motor Performance | Motors | Motor & belt-driven roller project. Layout, model, and assemble. |
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