Build Blitz CAD

[RonnieS]

Where can I find the CAD for both teams from Build blitz? I looked but can't seem to find it.

[Adamz_]

AFAIK, it hasnt been released yet

[RonnieS]

Originally Posted by Adamz_

AFAIK, it hasnt been released yet

Thank you. Is there estimated time?

[Grant Cox]

Beat us by 23 minutes! CAD files for both teams are now available at the Build Blitz website - http://www.buildblitz.com/final-cad-files/

[RonnieS]

Originally Posted by Grant Cox

Beat us by 23 minutes! CAD files for both teams are now available at the Build Blitz website - http://www.buildblitz.com/final-cad-files/

Thank you Grant! Btw, are you going to be at any of the Michigan events again this year?!?!

[Adamz_]

Wow awesome! Thanks Grant

[Grant Cox]

Originally Posted by Ronnie314

Thank you Grant! Btw, are you going to be at any of the Michigan events again this year?!?!

No problem! My participation in Michigan events is TBD right now; flights from Texas to Detroit are pricy, and I'll be working with team 148 this year as well. I'd love to make it up for at least one district, if not MSC, so come say hi if you see me!

[cadandcookies]

A question on the files-- will there be significant changes to the Team JVN chassis as it is released as the 2014 drive in a day? If so, will they be significant in terms of adding/removing functionality?

Overall, kudos to both teams. Full CAD models in 3 days is no mean feat when many struggle to produce even partial models in the course of a season!

[Nemo]

Originally Posted by cadandcookies

A question on the files-- will there be significant changes to the Team JVN chassis as it is released as the 2014 drive in a day? If so, will they be significant in terms of adding/removing functionality?

Overall, kudos to both teams. Full CAD models in 3 days is no mean feat when many struggle to produce even partial models in the course of a season!

Here's my special request for the 2014 Drive in a Day: add this hole.



That allows direct drive gearbox mounting using the centered 1.125" bearing hole with tube axles on the outer wheels of a 6WD. The outside hole is 10.50" from the center hole, an integer multiple of 0.50" for convenient use of #25 chain with no tensioners required (ignoring chain stretching... yes, I know it happens). There isn't a convenient place to put a hole for 4" wheels (that bearing hole on the outside is in the way), but this is a workable spot for the 3.25" wheels. You're already my heroes, but if you add this hole you'll be even bigger heroes to me.

[Wildcats1378]

Did they post their reveal videos yet? I've looked, maybe I missed them. I watched the live stream but the quality is super bad and its split up.

[JVN]

Originally Posted by Nemo

Here's my special request for the 2014 Drive in a Day: add this hole.

That allows direct drive gearbox mounting using the centered 1.125" bearing hole with tube axles on the outer wheels of a 6WD. The outside hole is 10.50" from the center hole, an integer multiple of 0.50" for convenient use of #25 chain with no tensioners required (ignoring chain stretching... yes, I know it happens). There isn't a convenient place to put a hole for 4" wheels (that bearing hole on the outside is in the way), but this is a workable spot for the 3.25" wheels. You're already my heroes, but if you add this hole you'll be even bigger heroes to me.

Ummm... sure! Good idea.

[Nemo]

Originally Posted by JVN

Ummm... sure! Good idea.

Wow. That is just about the coolest thing ever.

[Coach Norm]

At JVN and BuildBlitz - Great job on the media and robots. The resources for teams are invaluable and a great example of the design process in action.

I have a question about the Choo Choo and the Lexan tab mentioned in the blog. I do not completely understand how the Lexan is used with the alignment and cannot find it in the CAD drawings. I know a picture was posted in the blog but could not wrap my head around how this tab was used.

Can you explain or post of a picture?

Thanks,
Norman

[Aren_Hill]

Originally Posted by Coach Norm

At JVN and BuildBlitz - Great job on the media and robots. The resources for teams are invaluable and a great example of the design process in action.

I have a question about the Choo Choo and the Lexan tab mentioned in the blog. I do not completely understand how the Lexan is used with the alignment and cannot find it in the CAD drawings. I know a picture was posted in the blog but could not wrap my head around how this tab was used.

Can you explain or post of a picture?

Thanks,
Norman

We ended up not using the lexan tab at all, and just using the box end ratchet wrench.

[Coach Norm]

Thanks Aren.

Norman