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Re: Looking for a model in SW to show my team

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Originally Posted by Mike9966 View Post
Thanks for the replies. I should clairefy that I am looking for a model of a FIRST robot. Or pieces there of.
I have other models I could show them, but I think it would mean more to them to see an actual robot like we might build.

Another question just hit me. If anyone could comment on how long it took them to draw their robot that would be good info to pass along. The kids seem to think it's a couple of hour thing and I think it's muchhhhhh longer.

I am currently using SW2007. It would be most convenient to have a file in that format. I am looking into getting a newer version for student use in hopes of being more compatible.

Thanks again,

Mike
I work in Solidworks 2008. If you're able to upgrade, I can find a way to get you a 23MB archive of the drive train I posted here -- http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/31984

The time required to model something is dependent upon a few things, obviously. Foremost, there is significant difference between designing something in Solidworks -- and iterating on that design -- and modeling something that will not change. Design takes a long time, but modeling does not, comparatively.

That drive represents about four hours of distracted work on my part, but I work professionally with Solidworks, so I wouldn't be surprised if it took others somewhat longer.
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