6-Wheel Drop-Centre Drivetrain
Here's a simple 6-wheel drop centre drivetrain CAD for you to take and develop further upon. The drop-centre plates have been modified to fit 3d printing tolerances better. I use this as a simple teaching chassis with my students to get them up and running.
The drop centre nature of this design will improve turning performance over a standard 6 wheel chassis.
Note: this is a simple starter design. I'd suggest you improve upon this by incorporating x4 motors, if you plan on using this in an FTC context.
Note: the STEP files are uploaded in a .zip folder. You must first unzip the folder in order to import the file into your CAD program of choice.
Autodesk Fusion 360
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After unzipping the downloaded folder, open Fusion 360.
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Click the "Show Data Panel" icon in the upper-left corner (it looks like a grid/waffle).
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Navigate to your desired project and folder.
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Click the "Upload" button.
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Select the .step or .stp file from your computer and click "Open."
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Once the upload is complete, the file will appear in your Data Panel, ready to be inserted into your design.
Onshape
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After unzipping the downloaded folder, log in to your Onshape account.
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From the "Documents" page, click the "Create" button and select "Import files...".
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Alternatively, inside an existing document, click the "+" icon in the bottom-left corner and select "Import."
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Select the .step or .stp file from your computer.
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Choose your desired import options in the dialog box.
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The imported file will appear as a new tab in your document.
SolidWorks
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After unzipping the downloaded folder, open SolidWorks.
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Go to "File" > "Open."
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In the "Open" dialog box, change the file type to "STEP files (*.step, *.stp)."
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Navigate to and select the STEP file you wish to import.
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Click "Open."
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SolidWorks may prompt you to run "Import Diagnostics" to check for and fix any potential issues with the imported geometry. It is recommended to do so.