Exercise 2: Adding Cross Rails
Intro
Drivetrains are pretty important — they let the robot move. They're usually built out of box tube and have to be strong enough to survive to not explode when running into things.
Check out the video below to see a drivetrain in action. Spot where box tube is used.
Watch: Example Drivetrain in Action
Your Task
- We'll be using the extrude tool and tube converter to create cross rails for our drivetrain. This will help support it.
- Once its complete, we'll change the appearance of all the tubes to a color of your choosing.
Let's add some cross rails to support the drivetrain better. Use what you learned in the previous exercise to try to figure it out. Good luck!
Think about this while you work:
Which extrude setting makes sure the cross rails end up in the right spot?
After you get the cross beams:
- Turn the blocks into tubes using the Tube Converter.
Quick Part Studio Check
Your Part Studio should match what you'd build in real life. If it overlaps like this, how do you fix it?
Always check that your CAD makes sense physically.
Make It Look Nicer
Once your two tubes are set, let's change the appearance of your drivetrain so it looks better. Watch the video, then change all of the tubes to a color of your choosing.