Structure
These three-sided metal parts are sturdy and make up the main assembly of the robot.
What are channels?
This metal rod with a flat edge is the foundation for rotation.
What is an axle?
These extension mechanisms consist of extrusions that rigged together to "telescope" outward.
What are linear slides?
In this game, blocks and balls are loaded onto a balanced platform at different heights.
What is Freight Frenzy (2021-2022)?
Judges review this 15-page document to evaluate the team's seasonal journey and robot design.
What is an Engineering Portfolio?
These rounded metal parts are light and can be considered a single side of a channel.
What are flats?
These copper pieces adapt axles to structural parts while still allowing them to rotate freely.
What are bushings?
This mechanism consists of a gear and toothed platform to convert rotation to linear motion.
What is a rack and pinion?
In this game, blocks and balls are loaded into separate sides of a central hub, with a hanging endgame.
What is Rover Ruckus (2018-2019)?
This term is a catchall that refers to the dignity and maturity of team behavior within a competitive setting.
What is Gracious Professionalism?
This is the parts system and kit our team uses to build the robot.
What is TETRIX?
These aluminum bands fasten to rotational and structural parts at the same time.
What are axle hubs?
Also known as a lead screw, this creates linear motion by spinning a threaded screw, which is sturdier but slower than a rack and pinion.
What is a linear actuator?
In this game, rings are launched into different height tiers or hard-to-hit levers for additional points.
What is Ultimate Goal (2020-2021)?
These wheels have rollers angled 45 degrees from the rim and can be configured for strafing.
What are mecanum wheels?
These tools go by many names, but are essential for fastening hex nuts and bolts.
What are allenkeys/allenwrenches/hex screwdrivers?
These metal rings can be fastened to an axle as a stopper.
What are collars?
An arm that rotates with two parallel channels so that the ends also remain in parallel, which can be very useful.
What is a four-bar?
In this game, bricks are stacked on a tray to create high-scoring towers.
What is Skystone (2019-2020)?
A virtually impossible game theme that has become a universal in-joke within FIRST.
What is a Water Game?
This method best equalizes the distribution of pressure to avoid issues with fastening parts together.
What is the Cross Method?
This detachable piece connects ends of loose chain together.
What is a master link?
This is the simplest form of power transmission, where a mechanical part is directly powered from its motor axis.
What is direct drive?
For this game, grey and brown blocks are placed on an upright 3x3 grid to create patterns with a parking balance mechanic in endgame.
What is Relic Recovery (2017-2018)?
These wheels have rollers perpendicular to the rim that enable the assembly of a holonomic drivetrain.
What are omni wheels?