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Originally Posted by swaxman12345
This actually sounds super interesting. Our team just started an official CAD team this year, so we've been building up computers and experimenting with software.
One question: Would there be a specific CAD software that everyone would have to use? I worry that there might be some disadvantages for younger/poorer teams that can't afford complex software like TurboCAD, and would be forced to use less capable products (such as Autodesk)
Other than that, I'd be really enthusiastic about an event like that in the FIRST community!
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You can get Solidworks and Autodesk products free for educational use.
I have to say that even with all of SW's simulation tools, I use only one (the bending analysis) and then only when I really have to. It's just a lot to learn for anybody without a few years their belt already, and it takes time to learn.