Construction Resources
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Tools
Tool Sample ListA brief introduction to the many tools common in a robotics workshop, including calipers, files, hacksaws, power drills, wrenches and allen keys. |
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Building a CrateCrates are required for all FRC robots to ship to the competition, building a crate is a great pre-season event to help bring your team together |
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Tool Guide Tool Safety (very large document) A complete guide to safety with tools, important for state regulations and general safety practices, a checklist of safety guidelines is also helpful. |
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Robot Designs: Chassis and Drive-Train Complex DrivetrainsThe basics of building a robot chassis as well as examples of different drivetrains and their components |
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Robot Designs: Manipulators A look into the designs of arms, elevators, grabbers and claws. |
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Screws, Springs,Sprockets and GearsEverything you need to know about Screws, Springs, Gears and Sprockets |
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Robot Physics Physics Practice WorksheetA quick lesson about basic physics concepts needed to build a successful robot. Topics include velocity, acceleration, force, friction, work, power and torque. |
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Motors A Guide to Choosing the Right Motor An introduction to the different motors provided by FIRST |
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Pneumatics An introduction to how Pneumatics work, its different components as well as the advantages and disadvantages of using pneumatics. |
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Inventor: Parts A step-by-step tutorial on how to make a simple part in Autodesk Inventor. Includes making extrusions and holes. |
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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 |
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Inventor: Drawings A step-by-step tutorial on how to make a drawing in Autodesk Inventor. |
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Mecanum and Omniwheels An overview of how Mecanum wheels work and a lessons learned discussion |
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Design Calculator A design calculator to help teams perform math calculations with the various robot design parameters. |
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Rack and PinionsAn overview of how to choose a Rack and Pinion system with accuracy and impact force considerations |
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Gears A comprehensive overview of gears with online calculators specifically for robot applications |
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