The 2014 FIRST Entrepreneurship guide asks teams to conduct risk analysis using a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats). This paper is intended to introduce the concept of a SWOT analysis and provide some basic guidance on how to lead one for your team
Cyber Blue completed acceleration and top speed testing on 3 gearbox reduction ratios to determine and compare the acceleration rates and top speed using each. Gearbox ratios of 5.3:1, 6.0:1 and 7.0:1 were used.
After our first regional in 2013, we faced a tough decision on our disc management design. This paper describes our process for evaluating options, making a decision, and the results of our change.
My attempt at a "primer" discussion on FRC pneumatic systems, designed for two ~30-minute sessions. Alternate title: Everything I wanted to know about FRC pneumatics but was afraid to ask ChiefDelphi.
This document is broken into 12 chapters, covering everything from why you should apply for the Chairman's Award, to the details of each part of a Chairman's submission, to how you can help more teams apply for the Chairman's Award, brought to you by FRC Team 2486, the CocoNuts.
The RoboBees 2013 FRC entry, Frizz Bee, is a from-the-Tower high goal shooter, differentially steered, normally aspirated 30-point climber, with a 3-disc Autonomous.
Description reviews the five major control sub-systems, a series of general purpose subVIs (freely offered for re-use by the FRC community!), and some additional capabilities.