04-01-2014 20:59

mplanchard

Re: pic: KitBot in SolidWorks Long and Wide Assemblies

If you have questions about these assemblies or the SolidWorks Kit of Parts let me know and I will try to help Marie

04-01-2014 21:10

Coin3

Re: pic: KitBot in SolidWorks Long and Wide Assemblies

Could you possibly look into providing STEP files for the 2014 KOP? My team is stuck mostly using earlier versions of Solidworks and it appears that the 2014 KOP files only work on the latest version.

04-01-2014 21:14

mplanchard

Re: pic: KitBot in SolidWorks Long and Wide Assemblies

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coin3 Could you possibly look into providing STEP files for the 2014 KOP? My team is stuck mostly using earlier versions of Solidworks and it appears that the 2014 KOP files only work on the latest version.

04-01-2014 21:17

Michael Hill

Re: pic: KitBot in SolidWorks Long and Wide Assemblies

Any plans on getting the CAD for the Arena?

The manual said they'd be at http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprogr...Field-Drawings

But I don't see any CAD models there, just drawings

04-01-2014 21:21

Coin3

Re: pic: KitBot in SolidWorks Long and Wide Assemblies

Our team is already sponsored and while we did receive copies of the latest version of Solidworks, our teacher is limiting the upgrade to students who want to install it on their own computers at home. I am just looking for the quickest way to get the KOP files working on our computers in class, which have 2011 on them. It looks like Autodesk has STEP versions of the KOP released, so I'll probably get those downloaded and if there are any parts that don't work out or are missing I'll search on 3DContentCentral.com.
So no problem really.

That's a really nice render of the kitbot btw.

04-01-2014 21:25

roystur44

Re: pic: KitBot in SolidWorks Long and Wide Assemblies

The step files are available on the AndyMark site.

04-01-2014 21:28

mplanchard

Re: pic: KitBot in SolidWorks Long and Wide Assemblies

We didn't have access to this before kick off. Does First usually produce models of the field. If not I would check to see if one of the other cad vendors posted the field in Step format if you need something today.

From step you will want to create the base (floor) as a SOLIDWORKS part. It will be easier to use advanced SolidWorks mates such as Width Symmetry and Path. These are three jewels in robot movement that are underutilized.

We will investigate getting a field modeled but our priority is game pieces then step files of KitBot and the electrical kit of parts. Marie

04-01-2014 21:30

mplanchard

Re: pic: KitBot in SolidWorks Long and Wide Assemblies

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coin3 Our team is already sponsored and while we did receive copies of the latest version of Solidworks, our teacher is limiting the upgrade to students who want to install it on their own computers at home. I am just looking for the quickest way to get the KOP files working on our computers in class, which have 2011 on them. It looks like Autodesk has STEP versions of the KOP released, so I'll probably get those downloaded and if there are any parts that don't work out or are missing I'll search on 3DContentCentral.com. So no problem really. That's a really nice render of the kitbot btw.

04-01-2014 21:43

Michael Hill

Re: pic: KitBot in SolidWorks Long and Wide Assemblies

Quote:

Originally Posted by mplanchard We didn't have access to this before kick off. Does First usually produce models of the field. If not I would check to see if one of the other cad vendors posted the field in Step format if you need something today. From step you will want to create the base (floor) as a SOLIDWORKS part. It will be easier to use advanced SolidWorks mates such as Width Symmetry and Path. These are three jewels in robot movement that are underutilized. We will investigate getting a field modeled but our priority is game pieces then step files of KitBot and the electrical kit of parts. Marie

04-01-2014 21:50

mplanchard

Re: pic: KitBot in SolidWorks Long and Wide Assemblies

Any standard model that you don't have to create is a good model. This is a great "best practice" method. We worked with First to create a great kop. They have been super. I just didn't think we needed to create a field. Luckily others have.

Now we can concentrate on the mechanical and electrical engineering side of cad. More fun.

04-01-2014 22:29

topgun

Re: pic: KitBot in SolidWorks Long and Wide Assemblies

This is absolutely wonderful! Our team has been SolidWorks users since day 1 and it always hurt having to hunt around for the KOP parts, or using STEP files to get our KOP parts after previous Kickoffs. Thank you!

04-01-2014 22:51

mplanchard

Re: pic: KitBot in SolidWorks Long and Wide Assemblies

You're welcome. Let us know what you need to make the kop better. Marie

05-01-2014 00:15

sdaustin

Re: pic: KitBot in SolidWorks Long and Wide Assemblies

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coin3 Our team is already sponsored and while we did receive copies of the latest version of Solidworks, our teacher is limiting the upgrade to students who want to install it on their own computers at home. I am just looking for the quickest way to get the KOP files working on our computers in class, which have 2011 on them. It looks like Autodesk has STEP versions of the KOP released, so I'll probably get those downloaded and if there are any parts that don't work out or are missing I'll search on 3DContentCentral.com. So no problem really. That's a really nice render of the kitbot btw.

05-01-2014 00:22

Coin3

Re: pic: KitBot in SolidWorks Long and Wide Assemblies

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdaustin I believe the reason your teacher is limiting the upgrade to student-owned machines is that he/she is (correctly, and admirably) playing by the rules. The terms of the license SW gives as part of team sponsorship are "Student" licenses, which can only be used on machines personally owned by team members, NOT school-owned machines. The school's machines are probably covered under an "Educational" license, purchased by the school, from a SW reseller.

05-01-2014 00:40

fb39ca4

Re: pic: KitBot in SolidWorks Long and Wide Assemblies

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coin3 Ah. Thanks for the explanation.

05-01-2014 01:37

ehochstein

Re: pic: KitBot in SolidWorks Long and Wide Assemblies

Looks awesome! I am installing the newest version of Solidworks now, can't wait to check it out!

05-01-2014 06:46

TJ_Watson

Re: pic: KitBot in SolidWorks Long and Wide Assemblies

I'm uploading all the files to 3D Content Central now, they should be up soon, including the STEP files!

05-01-2014 07:23

jonboy

Re: pic: KitBot in SolidWorks Long and Wide Assemblies

How can we find/search for the pertinent 2014FRC files on 3DCentral.com? Tags, contributor's name ...?

05-01-2014 08:09

TJ_Watson

Re: pic: KitBot in SolidWorks Long and Wide Assemblies

I'll be uploading them, so you can search for me or you can use the tag 2014kop.
Hope that helps, I'm trying to upload more files now, but I think I may have broke the 3DCC server... which is hilarious...

06-01-2014 19:52

Anthony4004

Re: pic: KitBot in SolidWorks Long and Wide Assemblies

I am new to Solidworks, and am not fully sure what to do to have the KoP be assebled together? I have downloaded the zip file from solidworks, but not fully sure what to do with all the CAD parts?

06-01-2014 22:14

mplanchard

Re: pic: KitBot in SolidWorks Long and Wide Assemblies

In SolidWorks there are three tops of documents:
Part - a single entity
Assembly - combination of parts. Parts are also called components.
Drawing - 2d representation of a part or assembly

You should see 3 folders Black, Green, and KitBot. Black and Green folders correspond to the kop parts lists. The KitBot folder contains three major assembly examples of many of the parts put together, AndyMarks KitBot in a long version and wide version and a control systems example assembly.

If you want to use the KitBot frame, I would take a look at the provided example. If you want to design your own frame from Andymark parts, go take a look at the robotics section www.solidworks.com/tutorials.

In the Andymark assemblies, half the frame is modeled and then a mirrored component of the other half is used to complete the assembly.

To create an assembly, click New, Assembly.
Click insert Component. Browse. Select a part or subassembly.
Click Ok. The first part is fixed to the Origin.
Insert a second part. This second part is free to translate and rotate.
Use mates to constrain geometry. For example a cylindrical face of an axle to a cylindrical face of a wheel would be a concentric mate.
I can help you through the learning curve and there are many talented people here that know SolidWorks. Just give us your questions. Marie

08-01-2014 07:11

mplanchard

Re: pic: KitBot in SolidWorks Long and Wide Assemblies

We updated the KOP last night at www.solidworks.com/FIRST.

Now included are STEP files of the KitBot Wide, KitBot Long and Control Board.

Also included in SolidWorks format, Ice Cube Cooler parts, Triangle parts and Ball.

At www.3DContentCentral.com, 100's of parts for FRC and FTC.

Thank you to all our SolidWorks users that have contributed models to www.3DContentCentral.com. Marie