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Mechanical & CAD

Mechanical and CAD learning. From your first drivetrain to deep-dive mechanism analysis and Onshape fabrication.

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START HEREDrivetrain 101 — Learning Path→
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Mechanisms15
INTEnd-Game Mechanisms→INTFlywheel Shooter Guide→INTIntake Design for V5RC→INTLauncher Systems Guide→INTPneumatic Pincer Guide — Spartan Design→ADVCascading Lift Deep Dive→ADVClimbing & Elevation Mechanisms→ADVDR4B — Double Reverse Four-Bar Deep Dive→ADVFixed Chain Bar Deep Dive→ADVLift Mechanisms Guide→ADVLift Selection — Decision Guide for Override→ADVOverride Manipulator Deep Dive→ADVPTOs & Motor Sharing→ADVPneumatics Guide→ADVScissor Lift Deep Dive→
Drivetrains & Wheels10
BEGDrivetrain 101 — Learning Path→BEGGear Ratio & Drivetrain Speed→BEGGear Ratios & Motor Speed→INTCenter of Gravity — Build Stability Guide→INTCompliance (Flex) Wheels — V5RC Selection Guide→INTTwo 55W Drivetrain Builds→INTWheel Placement Guide→ADVDrivetrain Architectures Guide→ADVDrivetrain Selection — How to Pick Yours→ADVFirst Drivetrain in Onshape→
CAD / Onshape13
BEGGame Element CAD Sources→BEGOnshape Assembly Mates→BEGOnshape Robot Layout→BEGOnshape Setup for VRC→BEGOnshape VEX Video Series→INTCAD to Build Handoff→INTMechanism Concept Sprint→INTOnshape 2D Drawings→INTOnshape Assistant→INTOnshape BOM for VRC→INTOnshape: Game Elements CAD→INTPolycarb Tube OnShape Guide→ADVOnshape Version Control→
Fabrication & Hardware7
BEGPolycarb Tube Fabrication — Mentor's Guide→INTPayload-Aware Design→INTShop Safety→INTV5 Battery Management→INTWiring Guide & ESD Protection→ADVCustom Parts & Fabrication→ADVQuick-Swap Motor Mounting→