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TinkerCAD to Onshape Workshop

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12 sessions

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+6

About

Learn how to design 3D objects from scratch! We’ll start with easy models in TinkerCAD, then move into Onshape, the same CAD software used by real robotics teams. By the end, you’ll design a simplified swerve drivetrain gearbox and understand how CAD models turn into 3D-printed parts.

Tutored by

Dhatri D 🇺🇸

Certified in 2 topics

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I'm a sophomore in a high school located in Massachusetts and my hobbies consist of robotics and dance.

Sessions

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

Please try to come to all of the sessions and watch the video if you missed the class that week and make sure to let me know if you're unavailable to make it.

SESSION 4

27

Nov

SESSION 4

Office Hours

Office Hours

Thu 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTCNov 27, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTC

This is my office hours time, you can just come if you missed a class or have any questions however, this is not required!
SESSION 5

27

Nov

SESSION 5

Other Topics

Other Topics

Thu 11:00 PM - Fri, 12:00 AM UTCNov 27, 11:00 PM - Nov 28, 12:00 AM UTC

Goal: Move from simple shape-addition modeling → real parametric CAD.

1. Making an Onshape account
2. Understanding Part Studio vs Assembly
3. Sketching: dimensioning, constraints
4. Extrude, fillet, mirror
5. Project: Rebuild the Chess Pawn in Onshape using real sketching instead of shapes.
SESSION 6

4

Dec

SESSION 6

Office Hours

Office Hours

Thu 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTCDec 4, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTC

This is my office hours time, you can just come if you missed a class or have any questions however, this is not required!
SESSION 7

4

Dec

SESSION 7

Other Topics

Other Topics

Thu 11:00 PM - Fri, 12:00 AM UTCDec 4, 11:00 PM - Dec 5, 12:00 AM UTC

Goal: Learn how real parts connect.

1. What are mates?
2. Fasteners library
3. Creating multiple parts in a Part Studio
4. Project: Build a two-part trophy and assemble it.
SESSION 8

11

Dec

SESSION 8

Office Hours

Office Hours

Thu 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTCDec 11, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTC

This is my office hours time, you can just come if you missed a class or have any questions however, this is not required!
SESSION 9

11

Dec

SESSION 9

Other Topics

Other Topics

Thu 11:00 PM - Fri, 12:00 AM UTCDec 11, 11:00 PM - Dec 12, 12:00 AM UTC

Goal: Understand how gearboxes work before modeling.

1. What is gear ratio? Motor → gearbox → output wheel concept
2. Overview of Swerve Drivetrain (modules, wheels rotate + spin)
3. Look at an existing swerve module model (ex: SDS MK4i) and explore
4. Library
5. Identify motor, bevel gears, steering motor, wheel
SESSION 10

18

Dec

SESSION 10

Office Hours

Office Hours

Thu 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTCDec 18, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTC

This is my office hours time, you can just come if you missed a class or have any questions however, this is not required!
SESSION 11

18

Dec

SESSION 11

Other Topics

Other Topics

Thu 11:00 PM - Fri, 12:00 AM UTCDec 18, 11:00 PM - Dec 19, 12:00 AM UTC

Goal: Create a functional assembly inspired by real robotics.

1. Importing gears from Onshape public libraries
2. Laying out shafts and plates
3. Applying mates + its features
4. Build a simplified swerve gearbox assembly (not full module, but: motor mount + pinion + gear + wheel).
SESSION 12

25

Dec

SESSION 12

Office Hours

Office Hours

Thu 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTCDec 25, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTC

This is my office hours time, you can just come if you missed a class or have any questions however, this is not required!

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Nov 13 - Dec 25

6 weeks

60 mins

/ session

Next session on November 27, 2025

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