Onshape Learning Resources

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Onshape Learning Resources

These links are tutorials in Onshape that will guide you through the basics of creating part studios and assemblies in onshape with specific focus on robot designs.

If you have an interest in design or CAD, it is recommended you work through these courses as additional knowledge will be built off of these foundations.

You will need to have an Onshape account and be logged in to go through this training. If you do not yet have an account, follow the guide found here

Onshape - CAD for Robotics Competitions


Unit 1: CAD for Robotics - Intro to Onshape - FRC

In these lessons you will learn:

Recommended for: All mechanical team – 3 Lessons; 2-4 Hours


Unit 2: CAD for Robotics - Assemble a Drivetrain - FRC

In these lessons you will learn:

Recommended for: Robot design team – 2 lessons; 6-10 hours


Unit 3: CAD for Robotics - Creating Custom Components

In these lessons you will learn:

Recommended for: Robot design team – 3 lessons; 4-6 Hours


Unit 4: CAD for Robotics - Collaboration

In these lessons you will learn:

Recommended for: Robot design team, design reviewers – 4 lessons; 4-6 hours


Unit 5: CAD for Robotics - Manufacturing

In these lessons you will learn:

Recommended for: robot design team, manufacturing team – 3 lessons; 4-6 hours


Unit 6: CAD for Robotics - Communicating your Design

In these lessons you will learn:

Recommended for: robot design team, awards submissions, graphic design team – 4 lessons; 2-3 hours