Engineering Design Process
What is the first step before designing a robot?
Analyze and understand the game.
Where should heavy components be placed to improve robot stability?
Low and near the center of the robot.
What does CAD stand for?
Computer-Aided Design.
What engineering tool helps compare multiple design ideas using criteria and scores?
A Pugh Matrix.
What is one reason bracing is important on an FTC robot?
Bracing helps prevent the robot from bending or twisting and reduces damage from impacts during matches.
What is the most common CAD software used in FTC?
Onshape
In FFFD/QFD, what is a "function"?
What you want the robot to do, not how it does it.
Name two common methods of power transmission used on FTC robots.
Gears
Chain and sprockets
Belts and pulleys
Direct drive
If you want more speed, should you gear up or gear down?
Gear up.