1.2.2 - Stage 1A (Fundamentals)
1.2.2 - Stage 1A (Fundamentals)
Section titled “1.2.2 - Stage 1A (Fundamentals)”Objective: Learn the core building blocks of 3D modeling: creating 2D sketches, applying constraints, and pulling those sketches into 3D parts using the Extrude tool.
Now that your workspace is set up, it is time to start designing. Almost every robot mechanism begins with a 2D sketch that is “extruded” into a 3D part.
For this module, you will use the Team 2064 Onshape Classroom as your workbench while following the industry-standard tutorials from FRCDesign.org.
🛠️ Step 1: Open Your Workbench
Before looking at the instructions, you must initialize your working document. This ensures your mates and constraints are saved in the team folder where mentors can provide real-time feedback.
- Enter the Classroom: Click the button below to open the Stage 1A Assignment portal.
- Access Starter Files: Launch your document via the classroom link. This workspace is where you will perform all the sketching and assembly exercises for this module.
Enter Stage 1A Workbench :material-share-variant:
🚦 Step 2: Complete the Training Exercises
Now that your Onshape document is open, work through the three sections below in order. Read the instructions carefully on the FRCDesign site and execute the steps inside your Onshape Workbench.
🚀 Stage 1A: Learning Modules
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:material-cog: Part 1: Studio Fundamentals & Setup Understand how Onshape handles sketches, planes, and document organization.
Go to Section 1: Setup :material-open-in-new: -
:material-layers: Part 2: Designing Plates Learn the techniques for creating 2D plates, the most common custom parts on an FRC robot.
Go to Section 2: Plates :material-open-in-new: -
:material-link-variant: Part 3: Assemblies & Mates Master the art of connecting individual parts together to create a functional mechanism.
Go to Section 3: Assemblies :material-open-in-new:
✅ Step 3: The Return Checklist
Welcome back! Once you have finished the exercises in your workbench, verify that you have mastered the following skills:
- I can create a sketch on a specific plane (Top, Front, or Right).
- I can use Constraints (Coincident, Vertical, Horizontal) to “lock” my drawing.
- I can dimension a part using the D key.
- I can perform a “Solid” Extrude to turn a 2D shape into a 3D part.
- I can use Fastened and Revolute mates to connect parts in an assembly.
📸 Step 4: Submission
To finalize this module:
- Submit in Onshape: Click the Submit button inside the Onshape Classroom interface.
- Design Review: Notify a CAD mentor or your Subteam Lead. They will open your workbench file to review your mate logic and sketch constraints.
🎉 Module Complete! Once your work is approved, you are ready to learn about power transmissions and moving mechanisms.