11/12/24

Lesson 8 - Neat Tricks for Speed - SolidWorks Tutorial: LEGO Off-Road Buggy

Welcome to Lesson 8 of the SolidWorks x LEGO - Build & Learn series! In this lesson, we explore some neat tricks for speed and efficiency in SolidWorks while modeling LEGO parts.

Here’s what we’ll cover:
• Reusing configurations to create new parts quickly.
• Splitting and editing sketches to simplify and refine models.
• Advanced techniques like splitting, mirroring, and combining bodies for creative solutions.

By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a better understanding of how to work faster and smarter in SolidWorks, all while building your LEGO assembly. Let’s dive in!

Here's the complete playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBzmroCxoKwyWP86rzB4AUOUM_wUrEPir

📝 References

🏗️ You can find the Lego set assembly instructions here: https://www.lego.com/cdn/product-assets/product.bi.core.pdf/6394729.pdf

🖥️ You can find the Lego set with part details on Bricklink here: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=31123

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