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Kick off your students' journeys into robotics education with our all-new curriculum, Intro to Robotics I!Using the REV DUO line of products, this curriculum establishes the basics of robotics terminology and lab safety, followed by introductions to mechanical design, electronics, and programming for autonomous robotics. Educators and students of all experience levels, from novices to experts, will benefit from this easy-to-use introduction to robotics course designed by leading e …

Have a plan for where the brackets and other structure pieces will go before starting your build. Once pieces of extrusion are connected together, it can be difficult to go back and add things without having to disassemble your robot. Don't forget, the Tech + Tool Tip Tuesday content can be found in our documentation. …

When using nyloc nuts, make sure the beveled “nyloc” side is facing out. You can also identify this side by looking for a non-metal nylon ring inside of the nut.Our weekly Tech + Tool Tip Tuesday content can be found in our technical documentation space. …

Building “studs up” is recommended with the REV DUO Build System. This means building with the screw head inside of the extrusion and the nut on the outside. Pay attention to the direction that screws go into the brackets. Only the screw head will fit in the extrusion.Our weekly Tech + Tool Tip Tuesday content can be found in our documentation. …

When securing a bracket to extrusion, we recommend pre-loading the bracket with screws. This is when screws and nuts are loaded on the bracket before it is even brought near the extrusion. The pre-loaded screws are left loose so that the bracket can be slid into place along the slot. To secure the bracket in place, just tighten the nuts!Don't forget, the Tech + Tool Tip Tuesday content can be found in our documentation. …

Did you know that a bracket’s alignment ribs should always face the extrusion slot? Facing the alignment ribs toward the extrusion’s slot can help square the bracket to the extrusion. It can also help provide added support to your build!Don't forget, the Tech + Tool Tip Tuesday content can be found in our documentation. …

Transmitting Motion is the act of getting motion from one part of the robot to another using shafts, sprockets, gears, etc. Transforming Motion is the act of changing the turning force (torque) and speed. Torque and speed are inverse to each other, meaning when one increases the other decreases. The two primary systems used to transmit motion in the FTC Starter Kit V3 are sprockets and gears.Also, when tightening a screw, firm will do. Do not tighten until the screw can no longer turn, because t …

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, there are pioneers who have played pivotal roles in shaping the world as we know it. Sophie Wilson, a remarkable computer scientist and engineer, is undoubtedly one of these trailblazers. Her groundbreaking contributions to the development of computer architecture and microprocessors have left an indelible mark on the modern computing industry. Wilson has openly spoken about her experience as a transgender woman in the tech industry. Her visibility a …

Alan Turing, the namesake for the Turing field at FIRST Robotics World Championships from 2017-2022, is an incredibly important historical figure for both STEM and the LGBTQ+ Community.In 1936, Turing introduced the concept of the Turing machine, a theoretical device that laid the foundation for modern computer science. Although his design for the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) was never built during his lifetime, his visionary principles influenced subsequent computer development and propelle …

Edie Windsor, renowned for her successful and ferocious fight against the Defense of Marriage Act and her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, also made significant contributions to the field of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM). In this blog post, we celebrate Edie Windsor as a trailblazer in both LGBTQ+ rights and STEAM, highlighting her efforts to empower and promote equality within these fields.After completing her studies at Temple University, Edie Windsor embarked on a …