SolidWorks CAD Videos

Team 973 is producing a series of videos to help teams with the design process and machining, so if you have any questions or ideas that you’d like covered, please submit them to [email protected]. Keep up to date with all our videos and Subscribe!

 

WCD Part 1

Our first video, focusing on some SolidWorks CAD tips and tricks by drawing a (West Coast Drive) WCD.

WCD Part 2

A continuation of our WCD Part 1 Solidworks tips and tricks video includes methodology of drawing Hex Shaft.

Pocketing

Tips on time saving pocketing techniques. 

Symmetry and Planes

Highlights the benefits of using symmetry and planes in design.

Configurations Part 1

Introduction to Configurations and their usefulness in FRC.

Configurations Part 2

Continuation of the Configurations Part 1 video with a case study of 973's 2010 robot kicker subsystem.

Cascade Elevator Part 1

Part 1 focuses on the bearing concepts required for a two stage elevator using our 2011 off season cascade elevator prototype.