We export via .STL files
 

Posted by Joe Johnson.   [PICTURE: SAME | NEW | HELP]


Engineer on team #47, Chief Delphi, from Pontiac Central High School and Delphi Automotive Systems.

Posted on 1/30/2000 5:09 PM MST


In Reply to: another UG team posted by Ken Patton on 1/30/2000 1:49 PM MST:



Ken,

We have had good success exporting our data to the format used to make rapid prototypes via stereolithography (.stl files) and then importing them into the animation software.

From what I understand, both technologies need an efficient method to approximate non-flat surfaces. It has worked for us for a few years now.

Joe J.

Re: who here uses autocadd to design their robot if not everyone
 

Posted by Matt Ryan.

Student on team #69, HYPER, from Quincy Public Schools and Gillette.

Posted on 1/30/2000 6:03 PM MST


In Reply to: who here uses autocadd to design their robot if not everyone posted by Matt Dickhaut on 1/27/2000 6:55 PM MST:



Team 69 uses it. It makes it much easier for us to get what we need before we build it. It avoids many mistakes that can occur in the building process. We also use UG, but for many of the students, it is sort of confusing, but we are learning how to use it fast (excellent program, by the way).