CAD files for Vex robots
 

Files are available from the Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Academy (http://www-education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/..._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.

Re: CAD files for Vex robots
 

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.

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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.

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Thank you millions for that - I've been making the parts in my spare time, but the Carnegie Mellon link helped a lot.

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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.

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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.

New Vex Files Coming
 

Here is the latest thing I have modeled for VEX. This is a complete "square bot" without the wires.

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That's beautiful. What CAD software are you using?

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The entire thing was modeled in Inventor 10. I have been working on the parts for a while for Autodesk.

Re: CAD files for Vex robots
 

I have completed a few more models. They are coming to a download site near you. Here is a sneak peek.

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A few more

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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...

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The limit switch

Vitrual Squarebot Now Complete
 

Have a look. The model is entirely assembled and ready to animate.

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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.

Re: Vitrual Squarebot Now Complete
 

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

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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.

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This seems like what you're looking for. But its a bit pricy...lol. LinkCAD for ANSYS®

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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.

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I think Alibre Xpress which is free can import them here it is http://www.alibre.com/xpress/softwar...ign-xpress.asp

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i step'ed them all in to Dwg. send me a pm and il email them to you

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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.