What is FIRST Robotics Competition?
An overview of the FRC program, its structure, and its values.
Foundational Training
Recommended for: all team members
Safety & Pit Readiness
Shop safety, robot handling, pit organization, match turnaround, battery handling, and competition roles.
Creating an Inclusive and Productive Culture
Creating a culture for productive and positive teamwork and learning.
R.O.A.R Reporting
The purpose and use of R.O.A.R reports.
Mechanical Training
Recommended for: all team mechanical team members
General Robot Design
Design process, CAD, load paths, strength, stiffness, weight distribution, impact preparation, and repair access.
Manipulators and Intake Systems
The basics on typical systems needed in FRC games to inatke and manipulate game elememnts.
CAD Basics
Introduction to CAD, Onshape setup, part studios, assemblies, drawings, and robot design documentation.
Motors
Motor basics and common FRC motors
Gearing and Gearboxes
The basics of gearing, use cases in FRC, and gearbox creation.
Belts and Chains
The basics of belts and pulleys and chains and sprokets and use cases for both in FRC
Linear Motion and Elevators
Linear motion types and use cases in FRC with focus on elevators
Flywheel Shooters
Design and creation of flywheel shooting devices commonly used in FRC
Electrical and Programming Training
Recommended for: all mechnical and programming team members
Electronics, Sensors, and Wiring
Power layout, wire routing, labeling, protection, motor controllers, sensors, and inspection-ready wiring.
FRC Software Overview
An overiview of common FRC software resources (VS CODE, Driver Station, Motor Controller Interfaces, radio configuration, Github, etc.)
Java Basics
The basics of Java programming with a focus on its use in FIRST
Web Design
Creation of web applications, web pages, and other web based tools using HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
Swerve Drive
The basics on how swerve drive works and is implemented.
Command Based Architecture
An overview of command-based architecture in FRC which organizes robot code into subsystems that represent robot mechanisms and commands.
Vision Processing
The basics of vision processing and examples of its implementaiton in FRC.
PID Loops
PID loop control systems are used in programming to created controlled motion from motors through sensor feedback from encoders.
Awards and Judging Training
Recommended for: all team members
Talking to Judges
How to talk to judges in the pits.
Submitted Awards
Basics and tips for submitted awards such as FIRST Leadership and the Impact Award.
Business and Outreach Training
Recommended for: all non-technical team members
Media Creation
Basics on the best practices for creation of media, use of styles guide, and outreach documentation.
Fundraising
How to help with fundraising, talking to sponsors, and supporting fiscal goals of the program.