CAD
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The CAD (Computer Aided Design) subteam plays a crucial role on the team. During the beginning of the year, members of the CAD division contribute more directly to the design of the robot than members of any other group. While the design is still in the process of solidifying, CAD members will be taught how to use Solidworks, a program that allows them to design parts in 3D, and use it to create a model of the playing field. Once the robot design is worked out further, the CAD group begins their main task, designing a 3D model of the robot. Once parts have been designed and modeled, detailed part drawings are giving to the machining team. The CAD team is also responsible for manufacturing some parts using the 3D printer. After the model is complete, the CAD generates the robot BOM (Bill of Materials), a required list of all of the things our robot is built out of, how much they cost, what material they are, and so on and so forth.