Fundamentals Spring Session
Dates: May 6 – July 15
Event: K Days Rockies Regional Invitational (July 17–19, Edmonton)
Program Overview
Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of FRC robotics through hands-on experience building and preparing a competitive robot. The robot is designed by Team 4421 mentors to compete in REBUILT at the Rockies Regional Invitational.
Participants will gain practical skills in design, fabrication, assembly, programming, and operation, while working alongside experienced team members.
What Students Will Learn
- Tool Safety & Usage: Learn safe operation of various hand and power tools used in robot fabrication.
- CAD Design (Onshape): Explore Onshape CAD software using the FORGE “Big Dumper” swerve drive robot model.
- Engineering Design Process: Understand the iterative process of designing, building, and improving a robot.
- Fabrication Skills: Assist in creating polycarbonate and aluminum parts using in-house CNC machinery.
- 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing): Design and produce parts using in-house Bambu 3D printers.
- Hardware & Wiring: Learn about standard fasteners and wiring systems used by Team FORGE.
- Electronics Systems: Understand how electrical components work together to power and control the robot.
- Programming Basics: Gain an introduction to programming for both Autonomous and Teleoperated (Teleop) modes by working with the FORGE programming team.
- Drive Practice & Competition Prep: Participate in drive team practice on a full competition field and operate the robot you helped build in preparation for the Rockies Regional Invitational.
Additional Information
Pricing: To be confirmed