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Re: CAD?
One thing that I have found is that knowing how to use CAD software, and how to use CAD to design is a big difference. I have seen many students model something in CAD that would be very difficult or impossible to actually make. Be sure that the people on your CAD team know the manufacturing capabilities of your team (i.e. sheetmetal, 3D-printing, extrusion frames, etc.).
Also, make sure that you have a computer that can run the software. For best results, you will want a full workstation built specifically for CAD, which can get expensive. However, for FRC type stuff, you can get away with lower cost consumer computers. Fast processor, dedicated graphics, and a good amount of system RAM are important.
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2013: Waterford Finalist, Livonia Winner, MSC Quarterfinalist, Curie Division
2012: Waterford, Northville, Livonia
2011: Waterford Finalist, Livonia
2010: Ann Arbor Rookie Inspiration Award, Troy
Mechanical Engineering Student,
Michigan Technological University
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