Build Team/Pit Crew
During the build season, this team is responsible for the actual design and construction of our robot. At competitions, a subset of the build team becomes the Pit Crew, which is responsible for maintaining the robot between matches, keeping the work area and tools organized, and charging batteries.
At the start of the new season, the build crew is also responsible for the construction of any game field elements that will be needed for testing the robot and driver practice.
At the start of the new season, the build crew is also responsible for the construction of any game field elements that will be needed for testing the robot and driver practice.
Drive Team
The Drive Team consists of an operator, a chassis driver, and a human player. A competitive selection process using robots from previous years selects the drive team. Students interested in becoming drivers practice as much as possible to develop their skills.
The drive team is required to stay with the robot a majority of the time at the competitions. This group must communicate well with all other groups, especially with the Pit Crew.
The drive team is required to stay with the robot a majority of the time at the competitions. This group must communicate well with all other groups, especially with the Pit Crew.
Programming
This team develops the code for the autonomous and teleoperated functions of the robot. The team teaches and learns the Java programming language to newcomers and works on the actual programming of the robot during the build season. This team is also involved in the electrical wiring of the robot, including sensor integration. Close cooperation with the Build Crew is essential during build season, and both groups gain excellent experience managing the interdependencies between hardware and software.
Business Team
Public Relations:
They often speak directly to groups, judges, and the media. At competitions they are stationed outside the pit area to greet other team members and present our team image to the public. The PR team is also responsible for keeping up to date on FIRST rule revisions and informing the team of any changes throughout the competition season.
Marketing:
Responsible for organizing fundraisers and community outreach events, marketing maintains contact with local businesses. Marketing also fosters a strong connection with all the team sponsors.
Social Media Marketing:
Through social networking sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and the team's own website.
Finance:
Responsible for the monetary success of the team. They manage the budget and paying for materials, equipment, fund raising, and uniforms.
As the point of contact with the administration, they represent the team, should questions concerning financial matters arise. We carefully consider the pricing, promotion, product and place when selecting our fundraising events. All activities are generally targeted based upon the "low cost, high traffic" mentality, focusing on educational opportunities for the members of the community.
They often speak directly to groups, judges, and the media. At competitions they are stationed outside the pit area to greet other team members and present our team image to the public. The PR team is also responsible for keeping up to date on FIRST rule revisions and informing the team of any changes throughout the competition season.
Marketing:
Responsible for organizing fundraisers and community outreach events, marketing maintains contact with local businesses. Marketing also fosters a strong connection with all the team sponsors.
Social Media Marketing:
Through social networking sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and the team's own website.
Finance:
Responsible for the monetary success of the team. They manage the budget and paying for materials, equipment, fund raising, and uniforms.
As the point of contact with the administration, they represent the team, should questions concerning financial matters arise. We carefully consider the pricing, promotion, product and place when selecting our fundraising events. All activities are generally targeted based upon the "low cost, high traffic" mentality, focusing on educational opportunities for the members of the community.