Google Sketchup

[KambeiX]

I learned from that program in this forums and I must say it's great as a robotics CAD because it's very easy to use (well... not THAT easy but compared to AutoCAD it's a child's play).

Here is a picture of my first design. It's missing a lot of details and proportions aren't accurate but I made it in half an hour.

[megaman935]

Nice. I have been thinking about downloading that, and now I see that it really can be used well. Also, great design so far!

[Brandon121233]

I got the pro version for free (shhhhh illegally) look for the keygen on torrentportal

[dunk]

hey Brendon,
not a great idea to admit that on the internet.
you never know when someone from Google might be listening....
http://cache.valleywag.com/images/thumbs/793ac59747409e1c49343b99131355a9.jpg

dunk.

[Brandon121233]

I don't really care who listens, just as long as they don't have real proof, and I was merely pointing out a way to get some nice software at a very reduced price

[ed1380]

you care if you get thrown in jail and become bubbu's lil biatch? 

[Robotboy86]

Truth be told, google has never prosucted someone for piracy    

Chances are they would email you, and ask you to buy it...  or simply stop using it.

IF they even bothered..

despite what some folks say, google is a VERY nice company(friend of mine works in there PR department)

[robotvisionary]

You may use solidworks it cost about $100 but the student edition is the best and you can test the strength of each part. or get the personal edition trial version.