Because there are so many elements involved in running our team, we have subteams to manage individual topics. Our team members can choose which subteam(s) they want to be a part of. Anyone can help out in any area, but having consistent members in each subteam helps make sure that things get done. Our subteams include marcomm, strategy, drive team, programming, engineering, and CAD/CNC.
Marcomm
MarComm, which stands for Marketing and Communications, is the business side of our robotics team. We work with our sponsors, help arrange fundraising events, maintain our team's website, social media and photography. We also lead our team's efforts in applying for FIRST awards, like the Chairman's Award, in which we write an essay, answer a list of questions, and create a video about how we are using STEM to impact on our team members, school, and community. |
Strategy
The Strategy sub team is responsible for developing an ideal way for us to play the game. They work closely with the Drive Team to create a game plan for use during competition. Strategy members gain great leadership and management skills as well as learn how to "use" the fine print to their advantage when it comes to the rules of the game. these members also network with other teams to learn about each other's skills on the field and the capabilities of other robots during competition. The benefit of learning the abilities of other robots shows itself during the elimination rounds of competitions when knowing strengths and weaknesses can mean our continuation or elimination for the season.
Drive Team
The Drive Team is the group that drives the robot we've built for the competition. Driving requires a mix of skills including quick thinking, knowledge of the game and rules, communication skills, and resourcefulness. Drive team members work together with alliance drive teams to ensure that the match goes smoothly. They learn skills surrounding the controls and gain a bit of knowledge of coding along the way.
Programming
The programming subteam is responsible for writing the code that allows our robot to function. In addition to providing driver control for the robot's mechanisms, we create the autonomous programs which score points before the drivers take over the controls. The core of the programming subteam is making effective use of sensors to simplify robot manipulation as much as possible without limiting performance.
Engineering
The subteams that we consist of are organized into two categories amongst our team to coordinate and perform tasks with more relative teams. While we all help and support each other, some teams have information and skills more useful to certain subteams.
Engineering is a large division of the team responsible for all things robot. It is subdivided into several different sub teams, such as programming, controls, drive team, strategy, and many others. Our Engineering Captain this year is senior Anthony Brogni, who is backed by the many sub team leads. This creates a whole support system that strives to be great in both capability and attitude, which is what helps us through all the trials and tribulations necessary for creating and improving throughout any given season.
Engineering is a large division of the team responsible for all things robot. It is subdivided into several different sub teams, such as programming, controls, drive team, strategy, and many others. Our Engineering Captain this year is senior Anthony Brogni, who is backed by the many sub team leads. This creates a whole support system that strives to be great in both capability and attitude, which is what helps us through all the trials and tribulations necessary for creating and improving throughout any given season.
CAD/CNC
The CAD/CNC sub team is the group responsible for front end design work, the making of custom parts, and figuring out the specifics regarding our robot's design and assembly. They focus on the imperative and most precise parts of the robot. Their tact in the minute details can make or break the robot, and historically, it has made them.