Design Handbook
These sections form an extensive and in depth reference manual that covers both fundamentals and advanced techniques in FRC robot design. While examples are given in Onshape, the content is largely CAD software agnostic.
Hardware
Section titled “Hardware”These pages are all about robustness and designing with fabrication in mind. This means materials, types of structure, hardware, tolerances, and tools and machines.
Structure: A guide on creating robust and versatile robot structures.
Materials: An overview of raw materials commonly found on FRC robots.
Fasteners: A guide on fasteners and fastener standards common in FRC.
Intro to 3D Printing: An intro to 3D printing.
Design for 3D Printing: A guide on designing for 3D printing.
Power Transmission
Section titled “Power Transmission”Motion Components: A guide on bearings, bushings, and axles used in FRC power transmission.
Design Write-ups
Section titled “Design Write-ups”Designing for Controllability: A guide on designing mechanisms and power transmissions for controllability.