Who's into CAD programs?

[slowngreen]

This is going to be Awesome in the true meaning of the word Rolex!

 

[Snook Man]

Nice work Rolex.
I would increase the gauge of the wires from the esc to the motors though, looks like one awesome fire about to happen.

 

[Rolex]

Looking good, you wax it yet?

Now where did I put my stun gu.....I mean my ban stick?

 

[WoodiE]

@Rolex, are you using any kind of add-ons or some additional program for Sketchup?

I've just downloaded version 8 today to use for building a new bench in the garage, but was just looking around to see what other goodies it has and couldn't find all the cool stuff your using like gears, chains, batteries, etc.

 

[Rolex]

Thanks, @WoodiE. I just upgraded to 8.
Click on 'file' then '3D warehouse'. While there you can also search out specific parts.
If you are new to it, the coolest feature is putting down a circle or rectangle and then dragging its surface to create a lengthy axle or a thick plank or solid box.

 

[WoodiE]

Thanks, I hadn't checked out the 3D warehouse yet. Still learning all the basics as it is, but did manage to use it to come up with plans for another workbench...

 

[Rolex]

I forgot to mention that. People submit their project to the site. That's where most of the warehouse parts are from.

 

[Racer 1966]

Hey,you're missing the cross brace spacing dimensions!

Thanks, I hadn't checked out the 3D warehouse yet. Still learning all the basics as it is, but did manage to use it to come up with plans for another workbench...

 

[Rolex]

It figures that YOU would pick up on that. Interestingly enough, they are missing on both the top and lower shelf but wouldn't be a problem to figure out, having the other dimensions.
The front and rear plate are 2 different lengths due to their orientation in the structure. There's no dimensions on the front piece.

 

[WoodiE]

@Racer 1966, I was actually just using that screen for some over all demensions. What I really like about Sketchup is I can easily find the measurements of any piece or point to point.

I still might revise this a bit, not sure if I want to stick with 6ft or shrink it down to 5ft.