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
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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