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Intro to CAD with OnShape

Create a Free Educational Account

Go to https://www.onshape.com/edu

Join Team4909 Onshape Team

  1. Send email or slack message to Blake or MR. Drake
  2. Subject: Onshape Team Access

Required Training

Onshape has a wealth of free, self-paced training. Go to https://learn.onshape.com/ and choose Self-Paced Courses you will need to be signed in to OnShape to take these.

CAD Basics

Required for ALL Robotics Members, these courses will provide foundation for accessing CAD

  • Navigating Onshape - Master how to use Onshape Documents and navigate the Onshape interface efficiently
  • Document Management - Learn techniques to keep your data organized and manageable

Fundamental CAD Training

Required for all robot design and mechanical team members

  • Navigating Onshape - Master how to use Onshape Documents and navigate the Onshape interface efficiently
  • Sketching - Learn the basics of sketching in Onshape
  • Part Design Using Part Studios - Learn the basic features used to create parts in Onshape’s Part Studios
  • Multi-Part Part Studios - Master modeling in Onshape’s unique Part Studio environment for true top-down design
  • Onshape Assemblies - Create Onshape assemblies using high-level mates
  • Detailed Drawings - Learn how to detail 2D drawings in Onshape’s drawing package (Required for Machining Parts)
  • Importing and Exporting Data - Import 3D CAD data as well as other relevant project data, and export your Onshape data ( Required for CNC tools xCarve, MakerBot, Markforged, and the Epilogue Laser Cutter )

Using MKCAD Part Library

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