Module 3 - Design Tools

Goal:

The goal of this module is to introduce students to various computer aided design tools that can be used in the development of ROV systems.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student should be able to:

  1. Download and install the software used in future modules

    • Install and start the Arduino Programming Environment
    • Install and start the LabVIEW
    • Install and start the LabVIEW Interface for Arduino Toolkit
    • Install Student version of SeaMate
  2. Know about additional software that can be used to help design and build, but not used in future modules.
  3. Where to go to learn more about useful tools
Sections:
  1. Required Software Tools
  2. Recommended Software Tools
Tools Required:
  1. Computer meeting the minimal requirements specified by the software used: SolidWorks, LabVIEW
  2. Broadband Internet Connection
Reference:
Required Software Tools:
  1. Installing Arduino Software and Driver
  2. Installing LabVIEW
  3. Installing LabVIEW interface for the Arduino
  4. Installing SeaMATE Student Version
Recommended:

CAD Tools

  1. Introduction to SolidWorks (3D CAD/design tool)
  2. Introduction to AutoCAD (2D CAD tool)
    1. Free tutorials

Circuit and Circuit Board Design

  1. Introduction to EagleCad (Free 2D CAD tool)

Design Tools

  1. Introduction to Trelleborg O-Ring Design
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