'08 CAD Model Wish List

[Ed Sparks]

What CAD model(s) do you wish were available on the FirstCadLibrary (http://www.firstcadlibrary.com).

Keep in mind that I need to have the part in hand in order to model it. I have access to this years (actually the last several years) kit so anything goes concerning those parts.

[Elgin Clock]

Someone had posted a request for the tote(s) that the parts came in this year in another thread. I believe that would be a challege for you if you weren't busy doing anything else.. lol :rolleyes:

Probably low on the priority list, but it has been requested this year.

Other than that, I think the Toughbox would be another one (unless it's already on the Andymark site - and then a link to the AM page at least would be appreciated.)

I personally like to think that FIRSTCadLibrary.com could and should be a central resource for all FIRST CAD based needs.

Keep up the great work! We all appreciate it! :)

[Ed Sparks]

Someone had posted a request for the tote(s) that the parts came in this year in another thread. I believe that would be a challege for you if you weren't busy doing anything else.. lol :rolleyes:

Probably low on the priority list, but it has been requested this year.

Other than that, I think the Toughbox would be another one (unless it's already on the Andymark site - and then a link to the AM page at least would be appreciated.)

I personally like to think that FIRSTCadLibrary.com could and should be a central resource for all FIRST CAD based needs.

Keep up the great work! We all appreciate it! :)

I've already released my version of the Toughbox. It's built with detailed gears and is weight accurate.

I've had dialogs with various Autodesk folks about being the release site for official models over the last couple seasons or at least forming a joint effort to get the most accurate parts out there. Let's just say that we could not come to an acceptable agreement. I did find it ironic that some of my parts are in the official "2008 Kit of parts" (hover over the lead screw nut or kitframe parts). No harm & no foul. It's just funny to me knowing some of the conversations I had with Autodesk earlier.

The effort is a labor of love so I'll continue to crank out parts as fast as I can seperately from the official KOP. My current "thing" is to make the parts weight accurate ( you don't get this anywhere else ). I hope to update all of the old parts by next year. :cool:

[Elgin Clock]

I've already released my version of the Toughbox. It's built with detailed gears and is weight accurate.


I'm sorry. I missed that even when you pointed out that you had already done it just now. I was originally looking in "Motors" and not "Mechanical" section.

Maybe a seperate category for Motor and/or Transmission assemblies is appropriate as the site continues to grow? Idk.. just a thought.

[Ed Sparks]

.......Maybe a seperate category for Motor and/or Trasmission assemblies is appropriate as the site continues to grow? Idk.. just a thought.

Opps, I should put it in the "Motors" section since I put the BB Trannies there. Thanks for pointing that out Elgin. I'll move it this evening.

[Eugene Fang]

Is it just me, or are the power distribution blocks included in the AUtodesk kit of parts cadded very oddly? Like it is square and wrong colored. I would greatly appreciated if the Power distribution block was included in the first cad library. thanks!

[technoL]

Joysticks. I've had some difficulty modeling them myself and I can't seem to find them anywhere.

[stuffssguy]

I would like some of the pneumatics parts if they are not already in the library.

[Elgin Clock]

I would like some of the pneumatics parts if they are not already in the library.

Such as these?
http://www.firstcadlibrary.com/pages/pneumatic%20parts.asp

[stuffssguy]

thanks

[AndyB]

Not so much this year as others, but it would be nice to have a dewalt transmission in the library. although im sure im not the first (or even the 12th) person to ask you for that.

Overall, it would be nice to see a lot more of the AndyMark products in the FCL for the sake of not having to convert to inventor format each time.

How about the two plates that were included with the toughbox's?

How about some iBumpers?

[dormedas]

Is it just me, or are the power distribution blocks included in the AUtodesk kit of parts cadded very oddly? Like it is square and wrong colored. I would greatly appreciated if the Power distribution block was included in the first cad library. thanks!
Pikat, I agree, the CADs for the Power Distribution Block (One of the more vital CADs I needed) seem like they were cadded by a 5 year old. A shame if I do say so myself.

[Mr. Odlies]

the main thing that would be nice is the 2008 ball. i know you have one but is it usable in dynamic simulation? does it bounce right?

[comphappy]

Is it just me, or are the power distribution blocks included in the AUtodesk kit of parts cadded very oddly? Like it is square and wrong colored. I would greatly appreciated if the Power distribution block was included in the first cad library. thanks!

I would second that request, the ones in the Autodesk kit are completely useless.

[Elgin Clock]

Can you post the Polycord Pulley (under manfactured parts) as a Step file sometime in the future?
Not a big rush, but I would like to analyze that further at some point.

Thanks!

Also, what RC & OI can be used to simulate this year's?
Are all the parts on this page (http://www.firstcadlibrary.com/pages/electrical%20parts.asp) (with year specific titles in particular the RC, and OI, and Spikes) compatible (with the overall size anyways) of this year's parts?

I haven't had a chance to study the Kit of Parts that much this year, and compare it with those.

[JSand]

I just downloaded the left window motor and imported it into my drawing...It didn't look quite right and then I realized the model is for a different motor (I'm assuming an older version). The difference is that the placement of the three mounting holes is the reverse of the current left window motor. If you look at the motor with the output shaft towards you, the model has 2 holes at the top and one at the bottom. The motor I have has one hole towards the top and two holes towards the bottom. If you could please update the model it would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Edit: I was looking through the site and just found a different model in the archive section. The holes are right, but the model is significantly less detailed than the other.

[Andy L]

I've been looking but I haven't found any Power Distribution blocks on FIRST CAD library. Have I been missing it??

If not then I'd like to request those.

[Greg Needel]

I would like a kit frame ipart, so you could specify length and width and it would automatically constrain the rails, endcaps, and bumpers.

[mplanchard]

SMC has a site call Etech. This models are very accurate for hole location - but you have to know the part number - look on the mfg label on the actual aircylinder.

You can get there by going to www.3dcontentcentral.com. Browse model suppliers.

Bishop Wisecarver is also there under "all model suppliers" and other FRC manufacturers.


There is also joysticks. But joysticks are in the user supplied category. If you download a joystick model you can get an idea how to create one.

Marie

[eyekantspel]

Another request here for the power distribution blocks. I spent a good six hours today trying to find and then mimic them, but I didn't have much luck.

[roboticWanderor]

Not so much this year as others, but it would be nice to have a dewalt transmission in the library. although im sure im not the first (or even the 12th) person to ask you for that.
i second this motion. soo many teams use them but i have yet to find a dewalt transmission CAD for download anywhere!

[Ed Sparks]

Thanks everyone for your input (keep them comming). I'll start working on these items after the championship this week along with a few on my list. :cool: