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CAD Training

2024-07-15T04:15:59Z

NoahF: Class Syllabus update

The purpose of this class is to provide enough skill to help you not get frustrated when working through the online tutorials, and to give you a forum to ask questions as you are working through the tutorials.
* This is a set of Tutorials that cover Basic use of the Software
** The most basic of features needed to do modeling and drawing of parts and assemblies.
** Additional details, good to understand prior to doing advanced work
* The material presented here is not intended to cover all functionality
**Utilizes basic shapes / widgets
**Emphasis is on understanding the software, not complicated geometry
* This material together to help students that want additional practice from tutorials.
* This material helps the students focus on the important fundamentals relating to:
** Parts: Modeling and Drawing
** Assemblies: Modeling and Drawing

== CAD Software Installation ==
Before you can CAD robot parts, you need to install Source Control Software as well as CAD Software Components.

=== Source Control Software ===
We use GitHub Desktop as our [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Source_Code_Control_System source control] software that accesses our CAD files stored on the Internet at GitHub.com (GitHub repositories). Follow these instructions to set up and install software to access our GitHub repositories.
* Create a GitHub account if you do not already have one ([https://GitHub.com link here]).
* Our CAD repositories are private, so you need to send us your GitHub account ID so that we can grant you the access to them.
* Once we grant you the access, you should receive an invitation from your registered email to be a collaborator to the CAD repositories. Accept the invitation before continuing with the next steps.
* Download and install the GitHub Desktop software from [https://desktop.github.com here].
* Start GitHub Desktop, click ''File->Clone repository...''
[[File:GitHubDesktopFileClone.jpg|400px]]
* Select the URL tab and enter the repository URL: ''https://github.com/TitanRoboticsClub/Inventor.git''
* Enter the local path to clone the repository into. Please note that Windows may suggest cloning into your OneDrive folder. Unless you pay for huge storage on OneDrive, we recommend you change it to your local hard drive. For example:
C:\Users\<You>\Document\GitHub

[[File:GitHubDesktopCloneRepo.jpg|600px]]
* Click the Clone button. This clones the Inventor container repository which includes a massive CADLibrary that contains all the vendor defined parts.
* Next step is to clone the CADTraining repository by clicking ''File->Clone repository...''
* Select the URL tab and enter the repository URL: ''https://github.com/TitanRoboticsClub/CADTraining.git''
* Enter the local path to clone the repository into. This must be inside the Inventory project you cloned previously.
For example:
C:\User\<You>\Document\GitHub\Inventor
* Click the Clone button.

Congratulations! You have now successfully cloned the CADTraining repository.

=== CAD Software Components ===
We use Autodesk Inventor as our CAD software. Autodesk provides free license for FIRST robotics teams. In general, CAD software requires relatively powerful computer hardware to run, especially in Computer Graphics. Our robot models will have less than 500 parts, so you can get by with minimum requirements as outlined below:

[https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-requirements-for-Autodesk-Inventor-2025.html Autodesk Inventor System Requirements]

To set up CAD software, you need to perform the following steps. A more in-depth software installation guide can be found [https://scribehow.com/shared/Create_an_Autodesk_student_account_and_installing_Inventor_Professional_2025__NhTNbqz-SyuEkXwDdiH26Q?referrer=documents here]
* Get an education account with Autodesk in order to obtain the proper education license [https://www.autodesk.com/education/gateway?sorting=featured&filters=individual here].
[[File:Autodesk Login Page.jpg|800x800px]]
* Installing the latest Autodesk Inventor Pro [https://www.autodesk.com/education/gateway?sorting=featured&filters=individual here]. If you want to install Inventor on a Mac, follow this [https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Can-I-install-Autodesk-Inventor-on-a-Mac.html link].
[[File:Inventor Download for Edu.jpg|800x800px]]
* Optionally installing the latest Autodesk Inventor CAM [https://www.autodesk.com/education/gateway?sorting=featured&filters=individual here] if you are interested in learning CNC machining.

== Class Syllabus ==

=== Pre-Work ===
* Software Downloads / Setup
* GitHub Setup

=== Day 1 ===
* Menu Navigation
* Introduction to Inventor and Modeling approaches
* Orthographic Views
* Sketch Mode
* Modify Commands (Trim/Extend/Split/Offset)
* Constraints (Dimension)
* Feature Patterns (Rectangular/Circular/Mirror)
* Practice Sketching Exercise
* 90 deg Gusset Plate

=== Day 2 ===
* Constraints (cont)
* Modeling Mode
* Practice Sketching/Modeling exercise
* Vex T-Gusset Plate
* Modelling Mode
* Modify Commands (Basic Hole/Fillet/Chamfer)
* Model Feature Naming
* Hole Command
* Rev 15mm Corner Cube

=== Day 3 ===
* Recap/Refresher
* Planes
* Intro to Revolve Command
* Torrid Ring
* (Wheel) Hub Detail

=== Day 4 ===
* Modeling Best Practices
* Application Project

=== Day 5 ===
* Assemblies
* Importing STEP files
* Content Center Placement
* Constraints

=== Day 6 ===
* Assemblies
* Joints
* Design Accelerator (Potential)
* Project

=== Day 7 ===
* Final Project (Day 1)

=== Day 8 ===

* Final Project (Day 2)

== Parts Drawings ==

* [https://www.revrobotics.com/content/docs/REV-21-2296-DR.pdf 90-deg Gusset Plate]
* [https://www.revrobotics.com/content/docs/REV-21-2291-DR.pdf 30-deg Bracket Plate]
* [https://content.vexrobotics.com/vexpro/pdf/217-3547-Drawing-20140115.PDF Vex T-Gusset]
* [https://content.vexrobotics.com/vexpro/pdf/217-4183-Drawing-20141111.PDF Face Bearing Mount]
* [https://www.revrobotics.com/content/docs/REV-41-1562-DR.pdf 15mm Corner Cube]
* [https://www.revrobotics.com/content/docs/REV-41-1479-DR.pdf 15mm Inside Corner Bracket]
* [https://cdn.andymark.com/media/W1siZiIsIjIwMjMvMDUvMzEvMTEvMTQvNTAvYzhiYmI0ODEtZWM2NC00MDU4LTgyZDctZThkNWIwMWVlODRkL2FtLTQ4MTkgIFR1YmUgUGx1ZyBmb3IgMXgxeC4xMjUucGRmIl1d/am-4819%20%20Tube%20Plug%20for%201x1x.125.pdf?sha=c680d6790baa3021 1x1 Tube Plug]
* [https://www.gobilda.com/1609-series-v-groove-bearing-4mm-id-x-13mm-od-6mm-thickness-2-pack V-Groove Bearing]
* [https://www.gobilda.com/3408-series-v-groove-pulley-2-pack V-Groove Bearing Pulley]

== Lesson Videos ==

=== Lesson 1 ===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zS30-9X7gs</youtube>

=== Lesson 2 ===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnJvxqCXtKw</youtube>

=== Lesson 3 ===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm4zqcYojhY</youtube>

=== Lesson 4 ===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJLBLZ9QCrQ</youtube>

=== Lesson 5 ===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMCQE4Og4t4</youtube>

=== Lesson 6 ===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rlflh6WQNrE</youtube>

=== Lesson 7 ===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdKLRd_IhVo</youtube>

=== Lesson 8 ===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaNxjED4_9U</youtube>

=== Lesson 9 ===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClVxOFju8vM</youtube>

=== Lesson 10 ===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5snvoeQqDWw</youtube>

=== Lesson 11 ===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Sc237uvtmI</youtube>

=== Lesson 12 ===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrWCzIjNHvY</youtube>

=== Lesson 13 ===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wD4_tzYD58</youtube>

CAD Training

2024-07-14T02:26:09Z

NoahF: Updated CAD Download Images

The purpose of this class is to provide enough skill to help you not get frustrated when working through the online tutorials, and to give you a forum to ask questions as you are working through the tutorials.
* This is a set of Tutorials that cover Basic use of the Software
** The most basic of features needed to do modeling and drawing of parts and assemblies.
** Additional details, good to understand prior to doing advanced work
* The material presented here is not intended to cover all functionality
**Utilizes basic shapes / widgets
**Emphasis is on understanding the software, not complicated geometry
* This material together to help students that want additional practice from tutorials.
* This material helps the students focus on the important fundamentals relating to:
** Parts: Modeling and Drawing
** Assemblies: Modeling and Drawing

== CAD Software Installation ==
Before you can CAD robot parts, you need to install Source Control Software as well as CAD Software Components.

=== Source Control Software ===
We use GitHub Desktop as our [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Source_Code_Control_System source control] software that accesses our CAD files stored on the Internet at GitHub.com (GitHub repositories). Follow these instructions to set up and install software to access our GitHub repositories.
* Create a GitHub account if you do not already have one ([https://GitHub.com link here]).
* Our CAD repositories are private, so you need to send us your GitHub account ID so that we can grant you the access to them.
* Once we grant you the access, you should receive an invitation from your registered email to be a collaborator to the CAD repositories. Accept the invitation before continuing with the next steps.
* Download and install the GitHub Desktop software from [https://desktop.github.com here].
* Start GitHub Desktop, click ''File->Clone repository...''
[[File:GitHubDesktopFileClone.jpg|400px]]
* Select the URL tab and enter the repository URL: ''https://github.com/TitanRoboticsClub/Inventor.git''
* Enter the local path to clone the repository into. Please note that Windows may suggest cloning into your OneDrive folder. Unless you pay for huge storage on OneDrive, we recommend you change it to your local hard drive. For example:
C:\Users\<You>\Document\GitHub

[[File:GitHubDesktopCloneRepo.jpg|600px]]
* Click the Clone button. This clones the Inventor container repository which includes a massive CADLibrary that contains all the vendor defined parts.
* Next step is to clone the CADTraining repository by clicking ''File->Clone repository...''
* Select the URL tab and enter the repository URL: ''https://github.com/TitanRoboticsClub/CADTraining.git''
* Enter the local path to clone the repository into. This must be inside the Inventory project you cloned previously.
For example:
C:\User\<You>\Document\GitHub\Inventor
* Click the Clone button.

Congratulations! You have now successfully cloned the CADTraining repository.

=== CAD Software Components ===
A more in-depth guide can be found here: [https://scribehow.com/shared/Create_an_Autodesk_student_account_and_installing_Inventor_Professional_2025__NhTNbqz-SyuEkXwDdiH26Q?referrer=documents https://scribehow.com/shared/Create_an_Autodesk_student_account_and_installing_Inventor_Professional_2025__NhTNbqz-SyuEkXwDdiH26Q]
In general, CAD software requires relatively powerful computer hardware to run, especially in Computer Graphics. Our robot models will have less than 500 parts, so you can get by with minimum requirements as outlined below:

[https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-requirements-for-Autodesk-Inventor-2025.html Autodesk Inventor System Requirements]

We use Autodesk Inventor as our CAD software. Autodesk provides free license for FIRST robotics teams.
* Get an education account with Autodesk in order to obtain the proper education license [https://www.autodesk.com/education/gateway?sorting=featured&filters=individual here].
[[File:Autodesk Login Page.jpg|800x800px]]
* Installing the latest Autodesk Inventor Pro [https://www.autodesk.com/education/gateway?sorting=featured&filters=individual here]. If you want to install Inventor on a Mac, follow this [https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Can-I-install-Autodesk-Inventor-on-a-Mac.html link].
[[File:Inventor Download for Edu.jpg|800x800px]]
* Optionally installing the latest Autodesk Inventor CAM [https://www.autodesk.com/education/gateway?sorting=featured&filters=individual here] if you are interested in learning CNC machining.

== Class Syllabus ==

=== Pre-Work ===
* Software Downloads / Setup
* GitHub Setup

=== Day 1 ===
* Menu Navigation
* Introduction to Inventor and Modeling approaches
* Orthographic Views
* Sketch Mode
* Modify Commands (Trim/Extend/Split/Offset)
* Constraints
* Feature Patterns (Rectangular/Circular/Mirror)
* Extrusion Command
* Practice Sketching/Modelling exercise
* 90 deg Gusset Plate

=== Day 2 ===
* Practice Sketching/Modelling exercise (cont)
* Vex T-Gusset Plate
* Modelling Mode
* Modify Commands (basic hole/Fillet/Chamfer)
* Model Feature Naming
* Hole Command
* Rev 15mm Corner Cube

=== Day 3 ===
* Planes
* Intro to Revolve Command
* Torrid Ring
* (Wheel) Hub Detail

=== Day 4 ===
* Revolve Command (cont)
* V-Groove Pulley
* V-Groove Pulley Cover
* Washer
* Winch Pulley Outer Plate
* Winch Pulley Inner Plate

=== Day 5 ===
* IGES / STEP File Import & Conversion
* Parts Library
* Measurement
* Annotation Menu
* General Note

=== Day 6 ===
* YouTube Videos
* Inventor Sketching 101
* E1 Autodesk Inventor 2023 Basic Modeling for Beginners Tutorial
* 2D Sketch Constraints – A beginner’s guide

=== Day 7 ===
* Assembly and Constraints
* Place
* Place from Content Center
* Download and Convert .STEP & .IGES files from Outside Vendors/Suppliers
* Assembly Constraints
* Assemble Gobilda V-Groove Pulley and Horseshoe Guide using Constraints Command
* Assemble Servocity Hoist Pulley using Constraints Command

=== Day 8 ===
* Assembly and Constraints
* Joints
* Assemble Gobilda V-Groove Pulley and Horseshoe Guide using Joint Command
* Assemble Servocity Hoist Pulley using Joint Command
* Intro to Bolted Joint Design Accelerator

=== Day 9 ===
* Sheet Metal
* Inventor 101: Sheet Metal Basics YouTube Tutorial (2:17)
* Inventor 101: Sheet Metal Basics YouTube Tutorial (1:06:05)

=== Day 10 ===
* Drawings

=== Day 11 ===
* Dimensioning (Revisited): Aligned Dimensions

== Parts Drawings ==

* [https://www.revrobotics.com/content/docs/REV-21-2296-DR.pdf 90-deg Gusset Plate]
* [https://www.revrobotics.com/content/docs/REV-21-2291-DR.pdf 30-deg Bracket Plate]
* [https://content.vexrobotics.com/vexpro/pdf/217-3547-Drawing-20140115.PDF Vex T-Gusset]
* [https://content.vexrobotics.com/vexpro/pdf/217-4183-Drawing-20141111.PDF Face Bearing Mount]
* [https://www.revrobotics.com/content/docs/REV-41-1562-DR.pdf 15mm Corner Cube]
* [https://www.revrobotics.com/content/docs/REV-41-1479-DR.pdf 15mm Inside Corner Bracket]
* [https://cdn.andymark.com/media/W1siZiIsIjIwMjMvMDUvMzEvMTEvMTQvNTAvYzhiYmI0ODEtZWM2NC00MDU4LTgyZDctZThkNWIwMWVlODRkL2FtLTQ4MTkgIFR1YmUgUGx1ZyBmb3IgMXgxeC4xMjUucGRmIl1d/am-4819%20%20Tube%20Plug%20for%201x1x.125.pdf?sha=c680d6790baa3021 1x1 Tube Plug]
* [https://www.gobilda.com/1609-series-v-groove-bearing-4mm-id-x-13mm-od-6mm-thickness-2-pack V-Groove Bearing]
* [https://www.gobilda.com/3408-series-v-groove-pulley-2-pack V-Groove Bearing Pulley]

== Lesson Videos ==

=== Lesson 1 ===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zS30-9X7gs</youtube>

=== Lesson 2 ===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnJvxqCXtKw</youtube>

=== Lesson 3 ===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm4zqcYojhY</youtube>

=== Lesson 4 ===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJLBLZ9QCrQ</youtube>

=== Lesson 5 ===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMCQE4Og4t4</youtube>

=== Lesson 6 ===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rlflh6WQNrE</youtube>

=== Lesson 7 ===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdKLRd_IhVo</youtube>

=== Lesson 8 ===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaNxjED4_9U</youtube>

=== Lesson 9 ===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClVxOFju8vM</youtube>

=== Lesson 10 ===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5snvoeQqDWw</youtube>

=== Lesson 11 ===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Sc237uvtmI</youtube>

=== Lesson 12 ===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrWCzIjNHvY</youtube>

=== Lesson 13 ===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wD4_tzYD58</youtube>

File:Inventor Download for Edu.jpg

2024-07-12T02:14:05Z

NoahF:

A screen depicting the Autodesk website as of 7/1/2024

File:Autodesk Login Page.jpg

2024-07-12T02:11:34Z

NoahF:

The autodesk login page as of 7/1/2024

Titan Robotics Club Wiki

2024-04-14T18:10:36Z

NoahF:

= Lessons Learned =
* [[Mechanical Team]]
* [[Electrical Team]]
* [[Drive Team]]
* [[Programming Team]]

== Getting started ==
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/postorius/lists/mediawiki-announce.lists.wikimedia.org/ MediaWiki release mailing list]
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Localisation#Translation_resources Localise MediaWiki for your language]
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Combating_spam Learn how to combat spam on your wiki]

Main Page

2024-04-14T18:09:45Z

NoahF: NoahF moved page Main Page to Titan Robotics Club Wiki

#REDIRECT [[Titan Robotics Club Wiki]]

Titan Robotics Club Wiki

2024-04-14T18:09:45Z

NoahF: NoahF moved page Main Page to Titan Robotics Club Wiki

= Titan Robotics Club Wiki =

== Lessons Learned ==
* [[Mechanical Team]]
* [[Electrical Team]]
* [[Drive Team]]
* [[Programming Team]]

== Getting started ==
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/postorius/lists/mediawiki-announce.lists.wikimedia.org/ MediaWiki release mailing list]
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Localisation#Translation_resources Localise MediaWiki for your language]
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Combating_spam Learn how to combat spam on your wiki]

Titan Robotics Club Wiki

2024-04-14T17:59:37Z

NoahF:

Titan Robotics Club Wiki

2024-04-14T17:56:55Z

NoahF:

= Titan Robotics Club Wiki =

== Lessons Learned ==
* [[Mechanical]]
* [[Electrical]]
* [[Driver]]
* [[Software]]

== Getting started ==
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/postorius/lists/mediawiki-announce.lists.wikimedia.org/ MediaWiki release mailing list]
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Localisation#Translation_resources Localise MediaWiki for your language]
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Combating_spam Learn how to combat spam on your wiki]