We just created new tutorials for FIRST both FRC and FLL. These use actual robot parts
go to
www.SolidWorks.com/robotics
Each tutorial gives you a video how to and the the model files before and after.
Also, use the tutorials inside of SolidWorks, go to Help, SolidWorks Tutorials
All the robot models that we have for FRC, FTC (Tetrix), VEX, and FLL are located inside of SolidWorks 2010 in the Design Library. Don't recreate the parts from Andy Mark and SMC - use the models we have made.
To link your SolidWorks so that if shows the robot libraries - follow the steps in this video
http://blogs.solidworks.com/teacher/...-and-more.html
You are doing the right thing. Now is the time to get your modeling skills up before the competition begins. Review how we have build robots. They will give you a good start.
If you dont have SolidWorks 2010, you can apply for sponsorship at
www.SolidWorks.com/SponsoredDesignContest
As always, there are plenty of people on Chief Delphi to support your SolidWorks questions, dont be afraid to ask - that is how you learn.
Good luck
Marie