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What are the 4 Robot Archetypes of every FRC Game?
Defender, Low Goal Specialist, High Goal Specialist, All Rounder. These are the types of robots you see in every FRC game, and each can be effective at every…
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How to Coach Your First Preseason of FRC?
The key to coaching robotics is to remember it’s purpose, to inspire students. You’re going to encounter many challenges, some financial, some interpersonal, and many technical. Like most…
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How can an Engineer Create a Blog while holding a full time job?
You’re an Engineer. You’ve got lots of knowledge, ideas, and experience. AND you want to make money online. But you also got that nice, safe job that already…
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Minimum Tools Needed to Succeed in FRC
Fun Fact: you don’t need crazy expensive tools, even though FRC is a sport of building hundred pound metal robots. A drill, jig saw, and hand tool set…
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The 5 Pressures of Being a Robotics Coach
Being a robotics coach, like any coaching position, is not for the faint of heart. But it also includes additional pressures throughout the season that aren’t necessarily there…
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FRC robot tips: all about Intakes
There’s a saying in FRC that a drivetrain can’t win you a match, but it can sure as heck lose you one. I would argue the same could…
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