Module 5 — Integration & Updates

Objective: keep CAD aligned with the as-built robot.

Prereqs: Released assemblies and initial build.

Steps

• Resolve interferences with electrical/mechanical; adjust mounting and routing.
• Update CAD after tests; capture deltas and reasons.
• Keep change log linked to build notes and tests.
• Sync regularly with wiring and pneumatics to maintain routing accuracy.
• Update mass properties and CG after changes; verify frame/bumpers still conform.

Deliverables

• Revised CAD matching as-built, with documented changes and updated exports.

Instructions (numbered)

1. Review build/as-built vs CAD; resolve interferences with electrical/mechanical; adjust mounts/routing.
2. Update CAD after tests; capture deltas and reasons in a change log.
3. Sync regularly with wiring/pneumatics to keep routing accurate.
4. Update mass properties and CG after changes; verify frame/bumper compliance.
5. Regenerate exports/drawings if changes affect them.

Example

• Moved electronics standoff to clear chain; updated CAD and routing; mass shifted +0.3 lb to front; frame check still within perimeter.

Best practices

• Keep as-built photos and compare; avoid divergence.
• Update change log as you go; link to test results driving changes.
• Re-export affected DXF/STEP/drawings after changes.

Common mistakes

• Letting CAD drift from as-built; stale exports.
• Ignoring mass/CG changes; failing frame/bumper checks later.
• Not coordinating with EE/pneumatics on routing.

Checklist

• Interferences resolved with EE/ME
• Changes logged with reasons
• Routing updated with EE/pneumatics
• Mass/CG updated; frame/bumper checked
• Exports refreshed if needed

Recommended tools

• Change log, mass properties tool, interference check, as-built photos.

Sample log (template)

• Date:
• Change made:
• Reason/test link:
• Mass/CG impact:
• Exports updated?:

Photos/diagrams

• [Placeholder: before/after CAD and as-built comparison]