Every FIRST® Tech Challenge season, students need the best parts to build a robot that can handle the rigors of competition. To complement the unmatched durability of the TETRIX® MAX building system, our robot guys created the TorqueNADO®, a powerful 12-volt DC motor with built-in encoder. This is a motor you don’t want to miss.
Topics: IN THE CLASSROOM, Competitions, IDEAS & INSPIRATION, ROBOTICS, Makerspaces, FIRST Tech Challenge, Technology
For 25 years, Pitsco Technical Support Steve Snider ran CO2 dragster races for national and regional events. He was always precise, efficient, and good at teaching others. This winter, I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Steve about what he’d learned over the years. Little did we know then that he was very ill, and he took leave soon after. He passed away March 16 – a great loss to the Pitsco family.
Topics: BEYOND THE CLASSROOM, Competitions, IDEAS & INSPIRATION
Rechargeable battery packs for robotics are an investment and a good one. They provide a lot more power than traditional batteries plunked into a battery holder and they can be recharged for hundreds of uses, which makes them more cost effective in the long run.
Topics: Competitions, IDEAS & INSPIRATION, ROBOTICS, Teacher Resources, FIRST Tech Challenge
We all know we should do it, but many of us don’t.
No, I’m not talking about saving money, exercising, or watching less TV. It’s about the foam prototyping step in the CO2 dragster building activity. So many people ignore this step, whether they’re making a basic dragster for a class activity or a gorgeous Custom Cruiser for display.
Topics: IN THE CLASSROOM, Middle School, High School, BEYOND THE CLASSROOM, Competitions, IDEAS & INSPIRATION
Are you looking for FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC®) funding? We have your inspiration. Well, we can’t take credit for it. In the past, @TETRIXrobotics and several FTC teams got into a conversation about the best ways to get funding for robotics. It started when Team 8566 The Firebirds said they were struggling to find enough money. Other teams were quick to step up and offer their best tips. You might find them helpful too, so here some of their comments and a bonus option:
Topics: BEYOND THE CLASSROOM, Competitions, FUNDING, ROBOTICS
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