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syraweb
14-01-2006, 16:43
Files are available from the Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Academy (http://www-education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/vex_online/curriculum/engineering_101/planning_project/background/vex_solid_models_cad/index.htm) in SolidWorks 2004 and Inventor 9.0 formats, as well as from VexLabs (http://www.vexcad.com/) in Inventor 10 and STEP formats.
gabrielse
27-04-2006, 11:46
Thanks, the link to Carnegie Mellon was great. They have all the kit parts.

Does anyone know where we can get CAD models for Vex accessories like the optical shaft encoders, and the ultrasonic sensors?

Thanks! We're trying to use vex to learn autodesk this summer.
Vexguy365
08-05-2006, 21:12
Can anyone convert the files to .dwx, dwg, or .dwf. I can't afford inventor or solidworks and I want the files for home use on a free CAD program.
ForgottenSalad
08-05-2006, 22:49
Thank you millions for that - I've been making the parts in my spare time, but the Carnegie Mellon link helped a lot.
TKatsAniMentor
11-05-2006, 12:39
Its nice to see they finally have my models up for distribution. The rest will be coming in the near future. Feel free to message me if you have any questions or requests.
jgarbers
11-05-2006, 17:21
Can anyone convert the files to .dwx, dwg, or .dwf. I can't afford inventor or solidworks and I want the files for home use on a free CAD program.

I'd be interested in those too. I'm using TurboCAD 12, which doesn't seem to be able to import any of the formats provided by the above-mentioned sites.
TKatsAniMentor
17-05-2006, 23:34
Here is the latest thing I have modeled for VEX. This is a complete "square bot" without the wires.
jgarbers
18-05-2006, 10:22
Here is the latest thing I have modeled for VEX. This is a complete "square bot" without the wires.

That's beautiful. What CAD software are you using?
TKatsAniMentor
18-05-2006, 14:11
That's beautiful. What CAD software are you using?
The entire thing was modeled in Inventor 10. I have been working on the parts for a while for Autodesk.
TKatsAniMentor
24-05-2006, 15:57
I have completed a few more models. They are coming to a download site near you. Here is a sneak peek.
TKatsAniMentor
24-05-2006, 15:59
A few more
jgarbers
24-05-2006, 19:32
Nice work. Is it possible to export those in some format that TurboCAD 12 can import (like DWG)? I'm a complete newbie to CAD, so sorry in advance if that question doesn't make sense...
TKatsAniMentor
25-05-2006, 11:42
The limit switch
TKatsAniMentor
31-07-2006, 16:47
Have a look. The model is entirely assembled and ready to animate.
Greg Needel
31-07-2006, 16:49
Have a look. The model is entirely assembled and ready to animate.


Kudos to you. That is a very realistic rendering and you definitely should be proud of your work. I look forward to seeing the final animation with that model.
gblake
01-08-2006, 08:11
Have a look. The model is entirely assembled and ready to animate.
If you plan to share the source material, please let us know what data formats and drawing/animation tools you are using so that we will know if your results are compatible with our favorite methods.

Thanks in advance,
Blake
TKatsAniMentor
01-08-2006, 12:10
If you plan to share the source material, please let us know what data formats and drawing/animation tools you are using so that we will know if your results are compatible with our favorite methods.

Thanks in advance,
Blake

Most of the models of VEX parts are already available in Inventor 10 format at the websites listed in the first post of this string. I have created all the parts of the starter kit as well, but they are not up for distribution yet. The animation model that I posted is for my own use, but it was created using the aforementioned Inventor models. I just wanted to show it off a little.
SamC
06-08-2006, 14:37
Can anyone convert the files to .dwx, dwg, or .dwf. I can't afford inventor or solidworks and I want the files for home use on a free CAD program.


This seems like what you're looking for. But its a bit pricy...lol. LinkCAD for ANSYSŪ (http://www.bay-technology.com/linkcad-ansys.htm)
Tristan Lall
06-08-2006, 14:44
This seems like what you're looking for. But its a bit pricy...lol. LinkCAD for ANSYSŪ (http://www.bay-technology.com/linkcad-ansys.htm)No, it doesn't. That's for ANSYS, which is a thermal simulation package. It doesn't read standard 3-D files, and outputs useless (for our purposes) 2-D and 3-D files. The closest it comes is Parasolid (ACIS) files, but it can't even import them, only export.
SgtMillhouse648
10-08-2006, 14:02
Can anyone convert the files to .dwx, dwg, or .dwf. I can't afford inventor or solidworks and I want the files for home use on a free CAD program.
I think Alibre Xpress which is free can import them here it is http://www.alibre.com/xpress/software/alibre-design-xpress.asp
Tytus Gerrish
10-08-2006, 17:44
i step'ed them all in to Dwg. send me a pm and il email them to you

I think Alibre Xpress which is free can import them here it is http://www.alibre.com/xpress/software/alibre-design-xpress.asp
swe9
14-08-2006, 12:40
Can anyone convert the files to .dwx, dwg, or .dwf. I can't afford inventor or solidworks and I want the files for home use on a free CAD program.

I can't do that conversion for you, but I've got something else that might be of use. Go to hobbyvex.org/CAD/index.htm for downloads and instructions on how to use MLCAD with Vex parts. Most of the starter kit parts are there now and more will be coming as I get them ready. The bonus of using MLCAD is that it's free and it can be used to generate building instructions. I'm hoping to have my first complete model ready to post on HobbyVex soon along with preliminary building instructions.