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The CAD Workspace
Get comfortable navigating the viewport, using the ViewCube, and organizing the browser tree.
Start Module →An interactive learning platform covering essential CAD concepts, assembly design, and manufacturing techniques for building robots.
Work through each module to build a solid foundation in robotics CAD design.
Get comfortable navigating the viewport, using the ViewCube, and organizing the browser tree.
Start Module →Learn the basics of creating fully constrained sketches using lines, circles, arcs, and dimensions.
Start Module →Core concepts of computer-aided design — sketches, features, and the parametric workflow.
Start Module →Add fillets, chamfers, and shells to your 3D geometry to refine the design.
Start Module →Designing individual components with the right materials, tolerances, and features.
Start Module →Bringing parts together — mates, joints, degrees of freedom, and the assembly workflow.
Start Module →Linkages, gear trains, drivetrain layouts, and mechanism design patterns common in robotics.
Start Module →Use user parameters and equations to create adaptable, intelligent CAD models.
Start Module →Create complex, organic shapes using surfacing and form tools.
Start Module →Apply materials, set up lighting, and render high-quality images of your designs.
Start Module →Export orthographic views, add dimensions, and generate Bill of Materials tables.
Start Module →Designing parts that can actually be built — 3D printing, CNC, laser cutting, and sheet metal.
Start Module →File management, version control, collaboration, and professional CAD habits.
Start Module →Generative design, topology optimization, FEA simulation, and advanced modeling.
Start Module →Apply all concepts by designing, assembling, and manufacturing a functional robot gearbox.
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