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 students who have spent some time with the software and are ready to begin learning slightly more complicated tools. It contains step by step instructions with screen captures of the software to help students visualize the process.
Skills covered:
-Creating an Engineering drawing
-Creating views
-Dimensioning and annotating views
-Converting a 2D file to a 3D file, and vice versa (simple machine parts)
2 basic assignments are given, in addition to step by step instructions with pictures needed to complete assignments.
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 students who have spent some time with the software and are ready to begin learning slightly more complicated tools. It contains step by step instructions with screen captures of the software to help students visualize the process.
Skills covered:
-Creating an Engineering drawing
-Creating views
-Dimensioning and annotating views
-Converting a 2D file to a 3D file, and vice versa (simple machine parts)
2 basic assignments are given, in addition to step by step instructions with pictures needed to complete assignments.
