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Trainings

Every year, the team holds trainings for its rookie members. Here are some tutorials creating by veteran members to try and bridge the knowledge gap between veterans and rookies.

Helium Stick doc format Interactive Activities
Fun team bonding activity used to acquaint everyone with the new members. Includes Helium Stick, Bridge Building and "Toxic Waste" activities

Mechanical

Electrical

Tools ppt format Tools
A brief introduction to the many tools common in a robotics workshop, including calipers, files, hacksaws, power drills, wrenches and allen keys.
Speed Controller ppt format Electrical Parts
An introduction to the many components in the robot's electrical system including the Robot Controller, speed controllers, spikes, fuse panel, circuit breaker and batteries
Drill Press doc format Woodshop Tools and Safety
Rules and suggestions for a safe and efficient Woodshop
Wiring pdf format Wiring
A simple pictorial schematic of a robot's wiring.
Chassis ppt format Robot Designs: Chassis and Drive-Train
wmvComplex Drivetrains
The basics of building a robot chassis as well as examples of different drivetrains and their components
Wire Stripping ppt format Wire stripping
A step-by-step pictorial tutorial of how to strip the insulation off a wire.
Manipulator ppt format Robot Designs: Manipulators (Version 1)
ppt format Robot Designs: Manipulators (Version 2)
A look into the designs of arms, elevators, grabbers and claws.
Crimps ppt format Crimping
A guide to how to crimp electrical wires
Socket Head Screws ppt format Screws, Springs,Sprockets and Gears
Everything you need to know about Screws, Springs, Gears and Sprockets
Programming pdf format Basic Programming Part 1
An introduction to Programming in the C language, including syntax, variables and if statements
Robot Physics ppt format Robot Physics
doc formatPhysics Practice Worksheet
A quick lesson about basic physics concepts needed to build a successful robot. Topics include velocity, acceleration, force, friction, work, power and torque.
Programming pdf format Basic Programming Part 2
A closer look into If-else statements and Switch statements
Window Motor ppt format Motors (Version 1)
ppt format Motors (Version 2)
doc format A Guide to Choosing the Right Motor
An introduction to the different motors provided by FIRST
Programming pdf format Robot Control Program
An explanation of how the robot controller and camera program work through a state machine.
Pneumatics ppt format Pneumatics
An introduction to how Pneumatics work, its different components as well as the advantages and disadvantages of using pneumatics.
Inventor Part ppt format Inventor: Parts
A step-by-step tutorial on how to make a simple part in Autodesk Inventor. Includes making extrusions and holes.
Inventor Assembly ppt format Inventor: Assemblies
A step-by-step tutorial on how to make a basic assembly of parts in Autodesk Inventor by making Mate and Flush constraints
Inventor Drawing ppt format Inventor: Drawings
A step-by-step tutorial on how to make a drawing in Autodesk Inventor.


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