[FTC]: OnShape CAD files for FTC 2015/2016

[DavisDad]

I've imported the AndyMark CAD files for the new FTC Field into OnShape. There was an issue with one of the zip lines that I fixed and made changes to allow correct coloring of the red and blue zones. I haven't found a way to make the same parts different colors in the assemblies, so made duplicates with red/blue names. The files are here: FTC 2015/2016 Field (https://cad.onshape.com/documents/423ab08382b847da96d9ff89/w/04dd8ec5f7604d82b6e6d6a6)

http://simhardware.org/img/FTC%202016%20Field_cr%2014sep15.png

[GuyM142]

I've imported the AndyMark CAD files for the new FTC Field into OnShape. There was an issue with one of the zip lines that I fixed and made changes to allow correct coloring of the red and blue zones. I haven't found a way to make the same parts different colors in the assemblies, so made duplicates with red/blue names. The files are here: FTC 2015/2016 Field (https://cad.onshape.com/documents/423ab08382b847da96d9ff89/w/04dd8ec5f7604d82b6e6d6a6)

http://simhardware.org/img/FTC%202016%20Field_cr%2014sep15.png

Great work! That will be usefull.
I have noticed that the colors of the Scoring Goals are incorrect.
They should be blue-red-blue on the red side and red-blue-red on the blue side. (Not all the same color)

[DavisDad]

I have noticed that the colors of the Scoring Goals are incorrect.
They should be blue-red-blue on the red side and red-blue-red on the blue side. (Not all the same color)

Thanks Guy- I didn't see that.

[DavisDad]

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[nuclearnerd]

How are you finding OnShape for FIRST purposes? I'm much more familiar with Solidworks and Inventor, but installing these on school computers is a *giant hassle*. The ability to run to program and store files on the cloud makes me think OnShape might be a good option for us, if the capabilities aren't too limiting.

[wgardner]

How are you finding OnShape for FIRST purposes? I'm much more familiar with Solidworks and Inventor, but installing these on school computers is a *giant hassle*. The ability to run to program and store files on the cloud makes me think OnShape might be a good option for us, if the capabilities aren't too limiting.

I found it pretty good for most usage cases.

It requires a good internet connection, so if your school has lousy internet speeds then it might not be a good choice.

For parts or smallish assemblies, it worked well for me even with various constraints, etc.

I found that it bogged down when I had a complex assembly. For full FTC robots with tons of parts it got a little laggy with our internet speeds. I was using a lot of Actobotics channels which have a TON of holes, and I think the number of things to render started to get overwhelming.

[DavisDad]

How are you finding OnShape for FIRST purposes? ...

I agree with wgardner's comments, OnShape can be slow with poor internet service or large models. Hopefully as the beta improves, speed will increase.

I like it even with these issues. I have been able to do the important design tasks with OnShape that I can do with SolidWorks. Most importantly, the kids are using OnShape. Taking away the IT hassles, no file manipulations and the collaboration functionality makes OnShape a good fit for our team.