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Ospreyluvr
09-28-2012, 11:09 AM
I'm new to both FSAE and to Solidworks and was wondering if anyone knew of any tutorials on how to make something like a FSAE seat in Solidworks. I can make just about any kind of shape except for something like the seat.
Kealan O Carroll
09-28-2012, 11:20 AM
Do some research on 3D sketches, points, splines, then using splines as paths in the swept boss feature http://fsae.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
RobbyObby
09-28-2012, 01:09 PM
For that, the easiest technique will be to use surface modeling. The video I've linked discusses nosecone modeling, but the techniques are easily transferrable to something like a seat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8dKweEt1OQ
OspreysGoSWOOP
10-01-2012, 06:16 PM
I'm wondering if you're a UNF student judging by your name. If you are, I know for a fact there is seat CAD model you can look at and learn.
AxelRipper
10-02-2012, 05:32 AM
Have you considered a laser scan of your back? That would give you the most accurate model.
Ospreyluvr
10-10-2012, 09:56 AM
I'm actually not a UNF student. I'm at Old Dominion University. My name is from the V-22 Osprey, actually!
As far as the seat modeling goes, I think I'm going to try and do the surface modeling technique. I'm still having some minor troubles, but hopefully I will have them worked out soon.
Kirk Feldkamp
10-10-2012, 11:21 AM
This is a very good SW surfacing tutorial. It'll take you some time to go through everything, but it's worth it!
http://www.solidworkslessons.i...or-drone-online-tut/ (http://www.solidworkslessons.info/predator-drone-online-tut#!__predator-drone-online-tut/)
-Kirk
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