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What nonprofit alliance is YETI associated with in Charlotte?
QCRA
What event did YETI help start in 2023 for girls and non-binary students in STEM?
Doyenne West
Which version control platform does YETI use to manage code changes?
GitHub
What happens if you step over the field guardrail?
Yellow Card
What do you do if the robot catches on fire at the competition and the zone?
Immediately notify the safety advisor or event staff at the competition.
Report immediately to a mentor and unplug if you can at the zone.
What year and which robot went to Einstein Field?
Blizzard 2026
What is the name of YETI's eight-week STEM program?
Rise with YETI
What tool does YETI use to manage its SOLIDWORKS files?
CacheCAD
During the match, what happens to the active HUB based on the outcome of autonomous play?
The alliance with the higher score has an inactive HUB, and the opposing alliance's HUB becomes active.
The robot stops working five minutes before a match. What is the WORST thing to do?
Panic, scream at people, randomly change things, or make untested changes without diagnosing the problem.
What was the name of YETI's 2024 competition robot?
Kitty
In what year did YETI first win the FIRST Impact Award before winning it again the following year?
2024
Which sensor reports the robot's orientation and can also report how fast it is rotating?
Pigeon
What is the name of the structure robots climb at the end of a REBUILT match?
Tower
The entire team is searching for a tool that is sitting right in front of them. What is the official diagnosis?
Competition brain
What awards did we win over the years at Worlds?
Judges Award, Team Sustainability Award, Engineering Inspiration
What initiative promotes sustainability in FIRST?
Go Green with YETI
What is the name of the skill-building competitions YETI runs during the offseason?
CADathon & Robot Quick Build
At the District Championship level, how many total FUEL must an alliance score in an active HUB to meet the Energized Ranking Point threshold?
240 Fuels
A motor controller reports a fault, but replacing the motor doesn't fix it. What should you investigate next?
Controller configuration, wiring, power, CAN communication, and mechanical load.
What year did YETI first compete in FRC?
2011
Which FIRST initiative helps teams expand access to STEM and create a lasting impact in their communities?
FIRST Empowered
We have two types of encoders. What are they, and how do they determine the robot's starting position?
An absolute encoder knows its startup position.
An incremental encoder tracks movement and needs a reference or zeroing procedure.
At a Regional event, what three bonus Ranking Points are available in REBUILT?
Energized, Supercharged, and Traversal
Your robot's battery is fully charged, but the roboRIO keeps rebooting when the drivetrain accelerates. What might be happening?
Bonus Part: What would you check to confirm it?
A voltage brownout caused by excessive current draw or a poor battery connection.
Check Driver Station logs, battery voltage, the roboRIO's power light, and current draw