Description
This mini-unit teaches students how to get started with CAD using Onshape. Onshape is a free, browser-based CAD software that is a great alternative to Autodesk or Tinkercad. It offers the professional, parametric approach to CAD that Autodesk offers while allowing students to create 3D models from any device (Windows, Mac, ChromeOS, smart phone) connected to the internet.
This introductory section is great for absolute beginners to CAD as well as those who have used other software in the past. It contains step by step instructions with screen captures of the software to help students visualize the process.
Skills covered:
-Creating a new part
-Creating a new sketch
-Drawing basic 2D geometric entities (points, lines, rectangles, and circles)
-Adding dimensions and constraints to drawings
4 basic assignments and a design activity are also given. All assignments listed are linked to a working document on Onshape to allow the students to see the finished product in 3 dimensions.
Highlights
Description
This mini-unit teaches students how to get started with CAD using Onshape. Onshape is a free, browser-based CAD software that is a great alternative to Autodesk or Tinkercad. It offers the professional, parametric approach to CAD that Autodesk offers while allowing students to create 3D models from any device (Windows, Mac, ChromeOS, smart phone) connected to the internet.
This introductory section is great for absolute beginners to CAD as well as those who have used other software in the past. It contains step by step instructions with screen captures of the software to help students visualize the process.
Skills covered:
-Creating a new part
-Creating a new sketch
-Drawing basic 2D geometric entities (points, lines, rectangles, and circles)
-Adding dimensions and constraints to drawings
4 basic assignments and a design activity are also given. All assignments listed are linked to a working document on Onshape to allow the students to see the finished product in 3 dimensions.
