CADEMYfor Onshape
Curriculum

150 projects in teaching order

The full sequence, with what each project introduces. Opening a project, and tracking progress, hints and measurements, needs a free account.

Assumes no CAD experience. Sketches, constraints and the core solid features, taught with complete tutorials that gradually hand decisions back to you.

1.1 First Sketches

The Onshape workspace, your first sketches and extrudes, and fully defined geometry.

  1. P-001Keychain - TagNew: Documents, tabs and Part Studios, View navigation, Sketch planes, Lines and rectangles, Circles and arcs, Sketch dimensions, Extrude, Measure, mass properties and section viewsTutorial20 min
  2. P-002Luggage TagNew: Slots, polygons and ellipses, Trim, extend, offset and sketch fillet, EqualTutorial25 min
  3. P-003M10 Flat WasherNew: Coincident, Concentric and midpoint, Fully constrained sketchesTutorial15 min
  4. P-004Standoff SpacerNew: Extrude remove and end conditions, Feature tree organizationTutorial20 min
  5. P-005Mending PlateNew: Construction geometry, Horizontal and vertical, SymmetricTutorial25 min
  6. P-006Door WedgeNew: ChamferTutorial20 min
Lessons in this module (20)

1.2 Constraints and Intent

Lines, arcs and constraints that capture what a shape is supposed to be.

  1. P-007L-BracketNew: FilletTutorial30 min
  2. P-008M10 Hex Nut BlankTutorial20 min
  3. P-009Flat Bottle OpenerNew: TangentTutorial30 min
  4. P-010Phone StandNew: Parallel and perpendicularTutorial35 min
  5. P-011J Wall HookNew: Hole featureGuided35 min
  6. P-012Centered Slot PlateNew: Design intentGuidedDesign intent35 min
Lessons in this module (5)

1.3 Solid Features

Revolve, shell, fillet, chamfer and the Hole feature.

  1. P-013Pencil CupNew: ShellGuided25 min
  2. P-014Drawer KnobNew: RevolveGuided30 min
  3. P-015V-Belt PulleyGuided35 min
  4. P-016Counterbored Mounting PlateNew: MirrorGuided30 min
  5. P-017Picture FrameGuided25 min
  6. P-018Desk Name PlateNew: Sketch textGuided25 min
  7. P-019Chess PawnGuided35 min
  8. P-020Light Switch PlateGuided35 min
Lessons in this module (4)

1.4 Patterns and References

Mirrors, patterns and reference planes: model once, repeat with intent.

  1. P-02115 cm RulerNew: Linear patternGuided25 min
  2. P-022Drink CoasterNew: Circular patternGuided25 min
  3. P-023Star Cookie CutterNew: Sketch mirror and sketch patternsGuided35 min
  4. P-024Angled Pen HolderNew: Reference planesGuided30 min
  5. P-025Tool TrayGuided35 min
  6. P-026Aluminum 1-2-3 BlockGuided25 min
Lessons in this module (4)

1.5 Foundations Review

Combining everything, a first repair job, and your first independent part.

  1. P-027Rounded DieNew: Boolean operationsPartly guided35 min
  2. P-028Plant Pot for PrintingPartly guided35 min
  3. P-029Repair Job: Motor Plate SketchNew: Debugging sketchesGuidedDebugging35 min
  4. P-030Checkpoint: Desk OrganizerIndependent1 h 15 min
Lessons in this module (2)

Variables, configurations, sweeps, lofts, helices, multi-body modelling and the first real components: shafts, couplers, gears and housings.

2.1 Parametric Thinking

Variables, expressions and configurations: models that change on purpose.

  1. P-031Parametric Storage BoxNew: Variables and expressionsGuided45 min
  2. P-032Cable CombGuided40 min
  3. P-033ISO 7089 Washer FamilyNew: Configuration inputsGuided35 min
  4. P-034Configurable Hex StandoffNew: Configuration variables and suppressionGuided40 min
  5. P-035Choose the Right ParentNew: Parent/child relationshipsGuidedDesign intent35 min
  6. P-036Shaft Collar FamilyNew: Parametric part familiesPartly guided45 min
Lessons in this module (5)

2.2 Advanced Features

Ribs, draft, sweeps, helices, threads and lofts.

  1. P-037Ribbed Shelf BracketNew: RibGuided40 min
  2. P-038Drafted Parts TrayNew: DraftGuided35 min
  3. P-039Swept Drawer PullNew: Sweep, PierceGuided40 min
  4. P-040Compression SpringNew: HelixGuided35 min
  5. P-041M8 × 30 Hex BoltNew: Threads (cosmetic and modeled)Guided35 min
  6. P-042Lofted FunnelNew: LoftGuided30 min
  7. P-043Handle with Wrapped Grip RibsNew: WrapGuided30 min
  8. P-044Soap Dish with Full-Round RibsNew: Advanced filletsGuided30 min
Lessons in this module (9)

2.3 Multi-Body Modeling

Booleans, splits, multi-part studios, mate connectors and derived parts.

  1. P-045Two-Part Enclosure from One BodyNew: Multi-part Part Studios, SplitGuided40 min
  2. P-046Equal Pipe Tee with BooleansGuided35 min
  3. P-047Lid with a Fitted GasketNew: Use (project and convert)Guided35 min
  4. P-048Move, Copy and Scale a WheelNew: Transform and copyGuided25 min
  5. P-049Hinge Leaf Built Around a Derived PinNew: Derived partsGuided35 min
  6. P-050Motor Plate with Mate ConnectorsNew: Mate connectorsGuided25 min
Lessons in this module (6)

2.4 Mechanical Components

Shafts, couplers, gears, bearing housings and motor mounts.

  1. P-051Stepped Shaft with KeywayGuided40 min
  2. P-052Rigid Shaft Coupler, 5 to 8 mmGuided30 min
  3. P-053NEMA 17 Motor BracketPartly guided50 min
  4. P-054Pillow Block for a 608 BearingPartly guided45 min
  5. P-055Eccentric CamPartly guided30 min
  6. P-056Enclosure Base with Screw BossesPartly guided45 min

2.5 Intermediate Review

Repairing failed features and an independent configurable part.

  1. P-057Repair Job: Deleted ParentsNew: Debugging features and referencesGuidedDebugging40 min
  2. P-058Checkpoint: Configurable Cable ClipIndependent1 h
  3. P-059Checkpoint: Under-Desk Headphone HookIndependent1 h 10 min
  4. P-060Challenge: Wall Shelf Bracket FamilyEngineering challenge1 h 30 min
Lessons in this module (1)

Guide curves, surface modelling, layout-driven design, assemblies from two parts to many, and mechanisms with relations and motion checks.

3.1 Curves and Complex Shapes

Splines, guide curves, twisted lofts, 3D paths and curve patterns.

  1. P-061Spline-Profiled BottleNew: Splines and freeform curvesGuided45 min
  2. P-062Slanted Ring from an Intersection CurveNew: Reference curvesGuided35 min
  3. P-063Curved Garden EdgingNew: Curve patternGuided35 min
  4. P-064Square-to-Round Duct TransitionPartly guided40 min
  5. P-065Boat Hull with Guide CurvesPartly guided1 h
  6. P-066Independent: Screwdriver HandleIndependent1 h
Lessons in this module (3)

3.2 Surface Modeling

Surfaces, trims, fills, boundary surfaces, continuity and enclosing to solids.

  1. P-067Thin Bowl from a Revolved SurfaceNew: Surfaces and ThickenGuidedSurface30 min
  2. P-068Curved Panel: Overbuild and TrimNew: Trimming and extending surfacesGuidedSurface35 min
  3. P-069Repair a Missing Face: Fill and EncloseNew: Fill, EncloseGuidedSurface30 min
  4. P-070Knob Top with a Boundary SurfaceNew: Boundary and lofted surfacesPartly guidedSurface45 min
  5. P-071G1 versus G2: Blending Two TubesNew: Continuity and curvature analysisPartly guidedSurface40 min
  6. P-072Independent: Surface-Modeled Soap BarIndependentSurface1 h
Lessons in this module (6)

3.3 Top-Down Design

Layouts, in-context parts and Variable Studios.

  1. P-073Tube Clamp from a Layout SketchNew: Layout (master) sketchesGuided45 min
  2. P-074Lid Designed in Context of Its BoxNew: In-context designGuided35 min
  3. P-075Bookshelf Panels Sharing a Variable StudioNew: Variable StudiosGuided40 min
  4. P-076PCB Enclosure from a LayoutPartly guided1 h
  5. P-077Independent: Modular Desk TraysIndependent1 h 15 min
Lessons in this module (3)

3.4 Assemblies

From two parts to organized assemblies with standard hardware and clearance checks.

  1. P-078First Assembly: Bolted Flange PairNew: Assembly basics, Fastened mateGuidedAssembly35 min
  2. P-079Clevis, Pin and LeverNew: Revolute mateGuidedAssembly40 min
  3. P-080Linear Carriage on Twin RodsNew: Slider and cylindrical matesGuidedAssembly45 min
  4. P-081Window Latch with Pin Slot and Planar MatesNew: Planar, ball, pin slot, parallel, tangent and width matesGuidedAssembly40 min
  5. P-082Bearing Block with Standard HardwareNew: Standard content, Assembly organizationPartly guidedAssembly50 min
  6. P-083Find the ClashesNew: Interference and clearance checkingGuidedAssembly35 min
  7. P-084Desk Lamp Arm with Mate LimitsNew: Mate limitsPartly guidedAssembly45 min
Lessons in this module (9)

3.5 Motion

Pin slots, gear and rack relations, animation and linkage design.

  1. P-085Rack and Pinion RelationNew: Mate relationsGuidedAssembly35 min
  2. P-086Animate a Drawer and Save Named PositionsNew: Animation and named positionsGuidedAssembly30 min
  3. P-087Four-Bar LinkageNew: Mechanism designPartly guidedAssembly55 min
  4. P-088Bench Vise Screw RelationGuidedAssembly35 min
  5. P-089Two-Stage Gear TrainPartly guidedAssembly50 min
  6. P-090Independent: Crank-Slider MechanismIndependentAssembly1 h 10 min
Lessons in this module (3)

The work engineers are paid for: robust models, broken models repaired, parts designed for real processes, and drawings a shop can build from.

4.1 Design Intent Workshop

Models that survive the change requests engineers actually receive.

  1. P-091Rebuild for Robustness: Bearing MountNew: Robust feature treesGuidedDesign intent50 min
  2. P-092Change Request: Wider Hinge LeafPartly guidedDesign intent45 min
  3. P-093Flex Test: Knob FamilyPartly guidedDesign intent45 min
  4. P-094Independent: Design Intent AuditIndependentDesign intent1 h
  5. P-095Challenge: Enclosure That Survives Five Change RequestsEngineering challengeDesign intent2 h
Lessons in this module (1)

4.2 Debugging Clinic

Broken references, bad feature order, failing patterns, conflicting sketches and wrong mates.

  1. P-096Repair Job: Over-Defined SketchGuidedDebugging30 min
  2. P-097Repair Job: Wrong Feature OrderGuidedDebugging25 min
  3. P-098Repair Job: Pattern Count Goes Below OneGuidedDebugging25 min
  4. P-099Repair Job: Broken MatesNew: Debugging assembliesGuidedDebugging40 min
  5. P-100Repair Job: Sketch That Will Not ExtrudeGuidedDebugging20 min
  6. P-101Challenge: Repair a Broken Product ModelEngineering challengeDebugging1 h 30 min
Lessons in this module (1)

4.3 Sheet Metal

From a single bend to multi-part sheet metal assemblies.

  1. P-102Sheet Metal L-Bracket from a ProfileNew: Sheet metal modelGuidedSheet metal35 min
  2. P-103U-Channel with FlangesNew: Flanges, bends and jogsGuidedSheet metal35 min
  3. P-104Tray with Corner and Bend ReliefsNew: Bend and corner reliefsGuidedSheet metal35 min
  4. P-105Safe Edges: Hem and TabNew: Tabs, hems and jointsGuidedSheet metal30 min
  5. P-106Z-Bracket Flat Pattern and DXFNew: Flat patternsGuidedSheet metal35 min
  6. P-107Chassis to Sheet Metal Design RulesNew: Sheet metal design practicePartly guidedSheet metal1 h
  7. P-108Challenge: Two-Part Sheet Metal EnclosureEngineering challengeSheet metal2 h
Lessons in this module (6)

4.4 Design for Manufacturing

Printing, machining, molding, fits and fasteners.

  1. P-109Print-in-Place Hinge CouponNew: Design for 3D printingGuided40 min
  2. P-110Machinable Pocketed PlateNew: Design for machiningGuided40 min
  3. P-111Molded Cap Design RulesNew: Design for injection moldingGuided50 min
  4. P-112Fits: Bearing Seat and PinNew: Fits and clearancesGuided35 min
  5. P-113Bolted Joint DesignNew: Fastener designGuided40 min
  6. P-114Independent: One Part, Two ProcessesIndependent1 h 15 min
Lessons in this module (5)

4.5 Engineering Drawings

Views, sections, tolerances, GD&T and assembly documentation.

  1. P-115First Drawing: Pillow BlockNew: Drawing viewsGuidedDrawing40 min
  2. P-116Section and Detail Views: Stepped ShaftNew: Section and detail viewsGuidedDrawing35 min
  3. P-117Dimensions and Callouts: Motor BracketNew: Dimensions and annotationsGuidedDrawing45 min
  4. P-118Tolerances and GD&T: Bearing HousingNew: Tolerances and GD&TGuidedDrawing50 min
  5. P-119Assembly Drawing: Bearing BlockNew: Assembly drawingsGuidedDrawing40 min
  6. P-120Challenge: Complete Drawing PackageEngineering challengeDrawing2 h 30 min
Lessons in this module (5)

Requirements in, documented designs out. Mechanism and product capstones, then a final engineering challenge evaluated on its deliverables.

5.1 Engineering Challenges

Independent problems that combine several advanced skills.

  1. P-121From Specification to DimensionsNew: Interpreting requirementsPartly guided1 h 30 min
  2. P-122Plan First: Storage Box FamilyNew: Modeling strategyPartly guided1 h 30 min
  3. P-123Check the Numbers: Belt-Driven AxisNew: Engineering checksPartly guidedAssembly1 h 30 min
  4. P-124Release It: Versions and Change RecordsNew: Design documentationPartly guidedDrawing1 h
  5. P-125Challenge: Snap-Fit Battery CoverEngineering challenge2 h 30 min
  6. P-126Challenge: Printed Cable ChainEngineering challengeAssembly2 h 30 min
  7. P-127Independent: Hand Winch DrumIndependentAssembly2 h
Lessons in this module (4)

5.2 Mechanism Capstones

Vise, jack, gripper, belt drive, gearbox, joints and linkages.

  1. P-128Capstone: Bench ViseCapstoneCapstone8 h
  2. P-129Capstone: Scissor JackCapstoneCapstone7 h
  3. P-130Capstone: Rack-Driven Parallel GripperCapstoneCapstone7 h
  4. P-131Capstone: Belt Reduction DriveCapstoneCapstone6 h
  5. P-132Capstone: Two-Stage Spur GearboxCapstoneCapstone9 h
  6. P-133Challenge: Universal JointEngineering challengeAssembly3 h
  7. P-134Challenge: Quick-Return MechanismEngineering challengeAssembly3 h
  8. P-135Challenge: Geneva DriveEngineering challengeAssembly4 h

5.3 Product Capstones

Complete products: surfaces, sheet metal, frames and robot arms, fully documented.

  1. P-136Capstone: Rechargeable FlashlightCapstoneCapstone9 h
  2. P-137Capstone: Sheet Metal Bench EnclosureCapstoneCapstone8 h
  3. P-138Capstone: Extrusion FrameCapstoneCapstone6 h
  4. P-139Capstone: Balanced Desk LampCapstoneCapstone10 h
  5. P-140Capstone: Three-Axis Robot ArmCapstoneCapstone12 h
  6. P-141Capstone: 250-Class Quadcopter FrameCapstoneCapstone8 h
  7. P-142Capstone: Portable Speaker HousingCapstoneCapstone10 h
  8. P-143Challenge: Ergonomic Mouse ShellEngineering challengeSurface5 h

5.4 Final Engineering Challenge

A specification, a deadline of your choosing, and no tutorial.

  1. P-144Final 1: Camera Slider RequirementsIndependentCapstone2 h
  2. P-145Final 2: Layout and Modelling PlanIndependentCapstone2 h 30 min
  3. P-146Final 3: Motor End, Idler and TensionerIndependentAssembly4 h
  4. P-147Final 4: Carriage and Camera MountIndependentAssembly4 h
  5. P-148Final 5: VerificationIndependentAssembly2 h 30 min
  6. P-149Final 6: Drawing PackageEngineering challengeDrawing4 h
  7. P-150Final Project: Motorized Camera SliderCapstoneCapstone5 h