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200

What nonprofit alliance is YETI associated with in Charlotte?

QCRA

200

What event did YETI help start in 2023 for girls and non-binary students in STEM?

Doyenne West

200

Which version control platform does YETI use to manage code changes?

GitHub

200

What happens if you step over the field guardrail?

Yellow Card

200

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.

400

What year and which robot went to Einstein Field?

Blizzard 2026

400

What is the name of YETI's eight-week STEM program?

Rise with YETI

400

What tool does YETI use to manage its SOLIDWORKS files?

CacheCAD

400

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.

400

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.

600

What was the name of YETI's 2024 competition robot?

Kitty

600

In what year did YETI first win the FIRST Impact Award before winning it again the following year?

2024

600

Which sensor reports the robot's orientation and can also report how fast it is rotating?

Pigeon

600

What is the name of the structure robots climb at the end of a REBUILT match?

Tower

600

The entire team is searching for a tool that is sitting right in front of them. What is the official diagnosis?

Competition brain

800

What awards did we win over the years at Worlds?

Judges Award, Team Sustainability Award, Engineering Inspiration 

800

What initiative promotes sustainability in FIRST?

Go Green with YETI

800

What is the name of the skill-building competitions YETI runs during the offseason?

CADathon & Robot Quick Build

800

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

800

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.

1000

What year did YETI first compete in FRC?

2011

1000

Which FIRST initiative helps teams expand access to STEM and create a lasting impact in their communities?

FIRST Empowered 

1000

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.

1000

At a Regional event, what three bonus Ranking Points are available in REBUILT?

Energized, Supercharged, and Traversal

1000

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