Robotics
Bill of Materials, Weight and Custom Properties
You can set custom mass properites in a part or assembly and pass that information to a bill of materials in a drawing. This movie takes you through the steps to assign mass properties and custom properties in a part,
... ContinuedChassis Assembly Instructions
Watch this movie for tips on how to assembly the IFI Chassis from the 2008 FIRST Robotics Kit of Parts. To obtain model files for FIRST, go to www.3dcontentcentral.com Search words "VEX", "FirstRobotics", Lego Download ChassisAssembly-Part1.avi
... ContinuedSolidWorks Assembly Instructions for VEXplorer
VEXplorer is a vex robotics hobby kit. This movie contains the steps to assemble VEXplorer. If movie does not play automatically, sSave the movie to your hard drive, right click VEXplorerInstructions.swf, select Open With, Internet Explorer. Movie: VEXplorerInstruction.swf
... ContinuedCreate VEX Models
Learn about the fundamentals of SolidWorks 2007 by downloading chapter 1 of this book. This book features the VEXplorer robot so that you create VEX Models. Lesson: Download FundamentalsVEXChapter1.pdf Sample Parts: Download Gear28.SLDPRT
... ContinuedTips to Design Robots
Use these design tips to develop robots. Examples are presentented with VEXplorer components. www.solidworks.com/vex
... ContinuedBEST Robotics, IGUS Model Files
For BEST Robotics teams, IGUS has provided model files of the following documents: DryLin® N low profile linear guide system NK-01-27, igubal® inch sizes, igubal® flange bearing, Inch sizes, size range E, igubal® form A, inch sizes, size range K,
... ContinuedNASA Robotics Alliance Project Web Course
In August and September of 2006, the NASA Robotics Alliance sponsored a beginning robotics course called Robotics with the XBC Controller. This course has now ended, but all of the material from this course is available online at the NASA
... ContinuedFundamentals of Design
MIT Professor Alex Slocum’s book is about helping people to learn how to create their own future! It does this by taking advantage of the fact that the reader’s LEFT brain sees the LEFT side (fun) of the book. The
... ContinuedNeutral Buoyancy in an ROV
Archimedes’ Principle, an immersed object is buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of the fluid it displaces. Students will learn to apply simple mathematical relationships to determine density from measuring mass and volume or water displacement. Students
... ContinuedBOTSIQ Battlebots IQ
Robotics curriculum was developed by Gears Educational Systems for BOTS IQ. Components are utilized in a variety of contests and technology/engineering programs. To make the design, analyze, build process more fun, students can begin with a variety of 3D models
... ContinuedVEX Tutorial with SolidWorks
Vex Robotics Kits are utilized in a variety of contests and after school engineering programs. To make the design, analyze, build process more fun, students can begin with a variety of 3D models and create their own assemblies. Contributed by
... ContinuedLego and Robotics Club
As part of an after school lego robotics program, the students will be challenged to design a lego piece that they feel will be useful in the construction of their robot. In order to complete their task, basic measurement will
... ContinuedMATE ROV Underwater Robot Competition
The Marine Technology Advanced Education (MATE) Center coordinates an international student ROV competitions and regional ROV contests for middle school, high school, home school, community college and universities. The students from Kealakehe High School under the direction of Lawrence
... ContinuedLego and Robotics Resources
3D components from a variety of manufacuters and individual users are located at www.3Dcontentcentral.com. Lego mindstorm bricks, SMC pneumatics, electrical connectors and many more.
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