Exercises
You can follow these exercises to improve and practice your FreeCAD skills and improve the robot model.
The next screenshot shows a suggestion to add a little embellishment to this robot. This exercise is highly recommended.
Figure 3.33 – Detail on the front of the chassis
The previous screenshot shows a drawing to the left with dimensions to cut some angled detail into the front chassis. Note that measurements have been used instead of angles, which should keep it simple to manufacture later. The right shows a 3D view of this.
The robot looks quite plain with a rectangular chassis. Adding some cuts on the chassis would add detail, and we can build upon it later for sensor positioning. Use the preceding screenshot for dimensions. Aim to cut the ChassisPlate body with a new sketch, as modifying the ChassisOutline sketch is not recommended.
Some other optional reader exercises are the following:
- Consider adding wheels to the...
