CAD files for Vex robots

[syraweb]

Files are available from the Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Academy (http://www-education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/..._cad/index.htm) in SolidWorks 2004 and Inventor 9.0 formats, as well as from VexLabs (http://www.vexcad.com/) in Inventor 10 and STEP formats.

[gabrielse]

Thanks, the link to Carnegie Mellon was great. They have all the kit parts.

Does anyone know where we can get CAD models for Vex accessories like the optical shaft encoders, and the ultrasonic sensors?

Thanks! We're trying to use vex to learn autodesk this summer.

[Vexguy365]

Can anyone convert the files to .dwx, dwg, or .dwf. I can't afford inventor or solidworks and I want the files for home use on a free CAD program.

[ForgottenSalad]

Thank you millions for that - I've been making the parts in my spare time, but the Carnegie Mellon link helped a lot.

[TKatsAniMentor]

Its nice to see they finally have my models up for distribution. The rest will be coming in the near future. Feel free to message me if you have any questions or requests.

[jgarbers]

Originally Posted by Vexguy365

Can anyone convert the files to .dwx, dwg, or .dwf. I can't afford inventor or solidworks and I want the files for home use on a free CAD program.

I'd be interested in those too. I'm using TurboCAD 12, which doesn't seem to be able to import any of the formats provided by the above-mentioned sites.

[TKatsAniMentor]

Here is the latest thing I have modeled for VEX. This is a complete "square bot" without the wires.

[jgarbers]

Originally Posted by TKatsAniMentor

Here is the latest thing I have modeled for VEX. This is a complete "square bot" without the wires.

That's beautiful. What CAD software are you using?

[TKatsAniMentor]

Originally Posted by jgarbers

That's beautiful. What CAD software are you using?

The entire thing was modeled in Inventor 10. I have been working on the parts for a while for Autodesk.

[TKatsAniMentor]

I have completed a few more models. They are coming to a download site near you. Here is a sneak peek.

[TKatsAniMentor]

A few more

[jgarbers]

Nice work. Is it possible to export those in some format that TurboCAD 12 can import (like DWG)? I'm a complete newbie to CAD, so sorry in advance if that question doesn't make sense...

[TKatsAniMentor]

The limit switch

[TKatsAniMentor]

Have a look. The model is entirely assembled and ready to animate.

[Greg Needel]

Originally Posted by TKatsAniMentor

Have a look. The model is entirely assembled and ready to animate.

Kudos to you. That is a very realistic rendering and you definitely should be proud of your work. I look forward to seeing the final animation with that model.