Design FAQ

Q: What design software do you use?

A: We primarily use Onshape, but we have existing SOLIDWORKS knowledge within our team

Q: How many people are on your design team?

A: There are five people on the design team for the Charged Up season

Q: What is your design process?

A: We make as many prototypes as possible in CAD by using everyone's ideas. We simulate them by using Onshape simulations to test individual parts. Once we decide which parts are most effective, we make physical prototypes using cheaper parts and repeat the process to finalize ideas

Q: How do you pass information to other students?

A: For the past three years we've had training lead by students or mentors to prepare our design team for the rapid build season. We host a public, virtual, free Onshape course for beginners led by our Design Lead. The classes will begin in early May and updates will be posted soon