ADDITIONAL RESOURCES / LINKS
OFF-THE-SHELF PARTS (Download as .STEP file)
McMaster Carr (*Can import through Fusion360)
Introduces FRC, common FRC subsystems like drivetrains, intakes, and elevators. Discusses what CAD is and why it is necessary for successful FRC Robot.
Week 1: 10/11, 10/14
Explains sign-up to Onshape / Fusion 360. Discusses how to navigate & create sketches in documents/files.
Week 2: 10/18, 10/21
Introduces the importance of parametric modeling. Demonstrates the use of constraints.
Week 5: 11/8, 11/11
Goes over why 3D parts are necessary and the ways to go from a 2D sketch to a 3D object.
Week 6: 11/15, 11/18
Explains how to use joints to assemble multiple components together. Quick run down on file hierarchy and where to import/buy off-the-shelf CAD parts.
Week 8: 11/29, 12/2
A mock kick-off & using Fusion360 to CAD an FRC intake for the 2016 FRC Game.
Week 9-11