[FTC]: I'm helping to start an FTC mentoring program and need your help!

[PhilBot]

Originally Posted by Alexa Stott

What sorts of workshops would FTC students be interested in attending? Would teams even be likely to attend?[*]What are some specific areas where you see FTC teams struggling that you think could be helped by this sort of mentoring program?[*]Is one day per week enough support for the teams?[*]Is there anything else that I am overlooking or any other general comments that you have?

I'd suggest workshops on:

1) Basic Tetrxc building methods. Many mistakes to be made here. Simple stuff like axle/gear/wheel mounting sequence. Different drive systems (tank/omni/direct drive etc). How to determine what type of motor to use for an arm.
2) Basic wiring: When to daisy chain power and when not to. Best power distribution & wiring practices. Running cable for moving manipulators.
3) Programming: Autonomous and Teleop. Both are essential, and both are very different. Focus on using motor encoders, and how to get the most out of subroutines/subVIs
4) Communication/control issues: How the Samantha module works, and how data is processed.

1 Day per week would be fine. We meet for 6 hours each sunday for all of our season.