CAD Challenge

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a CAD Challenge?

Simply put, a CAD Challenge is a timed event where students create CAD models for robots based on a common rule manual. Teams of up to 3 students (or unlimited if on the same FRC team) may work together to design a robot as they attempt to design a complete FRC or FTC robot in a short time span of one week.

Why should I participate?

CAD Challenges are a great way to improve your CAD skills, no matter your experience. In the InspireNC CAD Challenge, we prioritize the effectiveness and manufacturability of the robots submitted, helping students implement to create a more realistic and competition-ready robot.

When does it start?

Very soon! Check out NUCLEAR FOOTBALL below! We would appreciate that you fill out this form if you are interested in participating! https://forms.gle/BmMX2cZhye2SF2VJA. Also, look out for updates on our Discord and FIRST forums such as Chief Delphi and the FRC subreddit.

NUCLEAR FOOTBALL - Hosted by InspireNC & FRC 6908

Game and Season Materials
Overview:

Both an FRC and FTC Game Reveal
Full Robot (7-day) and Mechanism (Last 3 days) Divisions
Game Released on August 1st at 12 PM EDT
Mechanism concludes on August 3rd at 11:59 PM EDT
Ends on August 8th at 11:59 PM EDT

Join the CAD Challenge Discord Server!

InspireNC CAD Challenge Server

Team Assignments

Team Assignments: PUBLIC

Pre-Game Manuals

FRC Pre-Game Manual

Kit Of Parts

KOP Chassis: AM14u4
NOTE: Teams may use their own custom chassis

Join Now!

Want to participate? Sign up at the link below!

TORCHLIGHT- Hosted by InspireNC & FRC 6908

Game and Season Materials
Overview:

Both an FRC and FTC Game Reveal
Full Robot (7-day) and Mechanism (Last 3 days) Divisions
Game Released on July 24th at 12 PM EDT
Mechanism concludes on July 26th at 11:59 PM EDT
Ends on July 31st at 11:59 PM EDT

Join the CAD Challenge Discord Server!

InspireNC CAD Challenge Server

SolidWorks License Form

Thanks to Dassault Systemes for providing 300 6-month SolidWorks 2021 licenses
SolidWorks License Request Form

Team Assignments

Team Assignments: PUBLIC

Pre-Game Manuals

Kit Of Parts

KOP Chassis: AM14u4
NOTE: Teams may use their own custom chassis

Join Now!

Want to participate? Sign up at the link below!

PIRATE'S PLUNDER- Hosted by InspireNC, FRC 6908, and FRC 900

Game and Season Materials
Overview:

Both an FRC and FTC Game Reveal
7-day and 3-day divisions
Game Released on November 22nd at 12 PM EDT
Ends on November 28th at 11:59 PM EDT

Join the CAD Challenge Discord Server!

InspireNC CAD Challenge Server

SolidWorks License Form

Thanks to Dassault Systemes for providing 300 6-month SolidWorks 2020 licenses
SolidWorks License Request Form

Team Assignments

Team Assignments: PUBLIC

Pre-Game Manuals

Game Reveal

Field CAD

Mechanism Bases

Kit Of Parts

KOP Chassis: AM14u4
NOTE: Teams may use their own custom chassis

Team Updates

FRC Team Update

Submission Info

Help us Improve!

Thanks to all those who competed in the PIRATES PLUNDER CAD Challenge, sponsored by AndyMark and Dassault Systemes. Have any feedback for our event? Click the link below to tell us how to improve.

Feedback Form

GREEN GENERATION - Hosted by InspireNC, FRC 6908, and FRC 900

Game and Season Materials
Overview:

Both an FRC and FTC Game Reveal
Game Released on July 3rd at 12 PM EDT
Ends on July 10th at 11:59 PM EDT

Join the CAD Challenge Discord Server!

InspireNC CAD Challenge Server

SolidWorks License Form

Thanks to Dassault Systemes for providing 300 6-month SolidWorks 2020 licenses
SolidWorks License Request Form

Team Assignments

Team Assignments: PUBLIC

Game and Pre-Game Manuals

Team Updates

Field CAD

Kit Of Parts

KOP Chassis: AM14u4
NOTE: Teams may use their own custom chassis

GREEN GENERATION Q&A

GREEN GENERATION Q&A Spreadsheet
Questions must be asked in the Discord server and will get transferred to this spreadsheet

Game Logos

GREEN GENERATION LOGOS.zip

Sample Scoring Sheet

Sample Scouting Sheet

Sample Scouting Sheet

Submission Instructions

Awards Ceremony Recording

Submissions

Feedback Form

GREEN GENERATION Feedback Survey

Help us Improve!

Thanks to all those who competed in the GREEN GENERATION CAD Challenge, sponsored by AndyMark and Dassault Systemes. Have any feedback for our event? Click the link below to tell us how to improve.

Feedback Form