Build a Lego Helicopter in SolidWorks 3D CAD

Name: Build a Lego Helicopter in SolidWorks 3D CAD
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Practice your 3D CAD skills in a fun and unique way

Created byJohno Ellison

Last updated 1/2022

English

What you'll learn

Practice the use of SolidWorks 3D CAD
Learn how to use Mechanical Mates
Create the Helicopter's Parts
Assemble the Parts into a working model

Course content

19 sections • 51 lectures • 4h 54m total length

Welcome to the Course1:18
This video just gives a quick introduction to the course.

How to Use This Course2:57
This lecture briefly explains how to get the most out of this course and some things you should know before starting.
Creating the Axle10:36
In this lecture we will create the first Part - the Axle - using a Simple Extruded Boss/Base and Fillets.
Making the Right Angle Beam - Part 114:42
This lecture covers the first section of quite a complicated Part - the Corner Beam.
Making the Right Angle Beam - Part 28:33
In this lecture we will finish off the Corner Beam Part by adding more details.
Building the Friction Pin7:26
This lecture covers one of the vital Lego connectors - the Friction Pin.
Making the Pin with Bore6:54
This lecture shows how to make another connector type - the Pin with Bore
Creating the first Subassembly9:41
In this lecture we will put the first four Parts together into an Assembly to create Stage 1 of the Helicopter.

Creating a Longer Axle Using Configurations4:36
In this lecture we will create the longer Axle Part by using Configurations.
Making the Right Angle Beam9:06
In this video we modify a previous Part to create the new Right Angle Beam Part.
Creating the Small Bush Part2:33
In this video we make the simple Small Bush Part.
Making Stage 2 - The Fuselage7:04
In this lecture we create Stage 2 of the Helicopter by combining Stage 1 with the three new Parts.

Creating the Long Pin Part6:34
In this video we will modify the existing Friction Pin Part to make the new Long Pin Part.
Making the Cross Block Connector6:51
In this video we will create the Cross Block Connector Part that allows a Pin and an Axle to be joined together.
Building Stage 3 - the Upper Fuselage5:41
In this lecture the two news Parts are combined with the existing Assembly to create Stage 3 of the Helicopter.

Creating the 9-Long Axle Part2:04
In this video a new Configuration is added to the Axle, to allow for a longer length.
Making the Large Bush Part6:59
In this video the Large Bush Part is created, to allow the rear Axle to be spaced out properly.
Making the Bevel Gear5:05
In this video we will make the Bevel Gear Part, which is essential for transferring power between the Blades.
Stage 6: Adding the Tail Rotor Transmission3:51
In this video Stage 6 - the Tail Rotor Transmission - is made, using the new Parts from this section.

Requirements

You should be able to use a Windows PC at a basic level
A copy of Solidworks 2021. Other versions can also be used but some minor details may be different, and the example files may not open properly.
Some basic SolidWorks knowledge is expected, such as how to make Features and Sketches

Description

Practice your SolidWorks 3D CAD skills in a fun way!

Are you a beginner or intermediate SolidWorks user who would like hone your skills? If so then join this course and together we will build a working Lego Helicopter.

During the course we'll create 31 Unique Parts using a wide variety of SolidWorks modelling techniques. We'll then combine these into a complex Assembly and add Mechanical Mates, which will actually allow the Rotor Blades and Tail Rotor to function. Along the way you'll see how an long-term CAD user with over 15 years of SolidWorks experience creates 3D parts and builds assemblies.

About this course
This courses includes:

Almost 5 hours of high-quality original video.
Downloadable Exercise Files to allow you check your understanding.
On-hand support. Have a question? We are always here to support any questions and take a look at your progress.
Note: This course is designed for existing SolidWorks users who may be a little rusty and want to get their skills up to speed.
Complete beginners are welcome to try the course by following the videos, but you will find it more helpful to take another course aimed specifically at new users.

The course is taught using Solidworks 2021 but the models provided used will work with any version newer than that. If you have a previous version (2015-2020, or earlier) then you can still take the course but minor details might be different and some of the Exercise File functionality may be limited. If you have any questions then please drop me a line!

So sign up today, and lets start creating our Helicopter model!

Who this course is for:

Users of SolidWorks 3D CAD who want to practice their skills in a fun way
Fans of Lego who want to build virtual version of their real-life models

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 1min

Stage 1: Building the Fuselage Base7 lectures • 1hr 1min

Stage 2: Expanding the Fuselage4 lectures • 23min

Stage 3: Adding to the Fuselage3 lectures • 19min

Stage 4: Building the Tail Section3 lectures • 10min

Stage 5: Adding the Tail Rotor Transmission Housing2 lectures • 6min

Stage 6: Adding the Tail Rotor Transmission4 lectures • 18min

Stage 7: Building Up the Helicopter Body2 lectures • 7min

Stage 8: Adding the Helicopter's Nose Section1 lecture • 4min

Stage 9: Making the Cockpit Area2 lectures • 15min

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