https://github.com/BioTronDesignTeam/Exo-Mechanical

This document defines the workflow for managing CAD files using GitHub to prevent file conflicts, broken assemblies, and version confusion.

Important: Before using the repository, you must read and follow:

CAD convention

Exoskeleton CAD Naming Guide

Any Pull Request (PR) that does not follow the naming and CAD conventions will be disregarded.

Repository Structure

Note: For W26 term the only folder that we are working with is MK1_Organized_Exosckeleton_CAD . Ignore the rest.

MK1_Organized_Exosckeleton_CAD

• Assemblies → contains the main assembly and parts
  • Full_Assembly_Drawing → Contains drawing and the drawing templates
  • Sub_Assemblies → contains all the parts and subassemblies
• Standard_Parts → contains all the off the shelf parts

GitHub Desktop might ask you to install/initialize Large File Storage (LFS) for processing SolidWorks files, so it is important to click “Yes” if prompted.

First Time Set Up

1. Download GitHub Desktop

   https://desktop.github.com/download/

2. Clone the repository:

   • Open GitHub Desktop
   • Select File → Clone Repository
   • Choose: BioTronDesignTeam / Exo-mechanical
   • Select your local path

3. Once cloned, do not open SolidWorks files until you confirm you are on the correct branch.

Branching Rules

NEVER work directly on the main!! All changes must be made in a separate branch.