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# FRC Design

[FRC Design](https://frcdesign.org/) is an educational resource tailored specifically for FRC teams looking to elevate their design process using [Onshape](/design-guides/onshape-cad.md). It focuses on the "mid-budget" design style, championing the use of flat plate brackets and 2x1 box tubing, such as [MaxTube](https://www.revrobotics.com/ion/structure/maxtube/), which has become the standard for high-performing, efficient teams.

Instead of generic CAD tutorials, the platform provides a structured curriculum that moves from basic sketching to complex FRC-specific assemblies, such as gearboxes, elevators, and four-bar linkages, all while emphasizing proper top-down design methodology and robust document organization.

The site also functions as a technical wiki through its Handbook, which dives deep into the engineering trade-offs of different mechanisms, motor selection, and power transmission. For those looking to speed up their workflow, it provides direct access to essential productivity tools like the [FRCDesignApp](https://www.frcdesign.org/resources/frcdesignlib/) and specific [FeatureScripts](https://www.frcdesign.org/resources/featurescripts/?h=feature) designed to automate hole patterns, lightening cuts, and COTS part integration. It essentially serves as a centralized "best practices" manual, helping designers move away from "trial and error" toward proven, competition-tested architectures.

The following are some of the major sections covered in FRC Design, and should be read & completed before Build Season.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Learning Course</strong></td><td>Learn CAD, Onshape, and FRC design ideas from 0 to robot.</td><td><a href="https://www.frcdesign.org/learning-course/">https://www.frcdesign.org/learning-course/</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Design Handbook</strong></td><td>Learn the core concepts of different components and mechanisms through guided designs.</td><td><a href="https://www.frcdesign.org/design-handbook/">https://www.frcdesign.org/design-handbook/</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>CAD Best Practices</strong></td><td>Reinforce good design practices and avoid common pitfalls through these best practices.</td><td><a href="https://www.frcdesign.org/best-practices/">https://www.frcdesign.org/best-practices/</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mechanism Examples</strong></td><td>See previous teams' various subsystem designs to copy or use inspiration from.</td><td><a href="https://www.frcdesign.org/mechanism-examples/">https://www.frcdesign.org/mechanism-examples/</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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