Team training & resources
Team Membership & Structure
Team 1781 has recently adopted a more organized team structure to create a steady flow of leadership. This is done by separating the team into three divisions which focus on different important aspects of the team which include Engineering, Competition, and Outreach. While our mentors are in charge of Team 1781 our team’s small quantity of them ultimately means that not all students can receive full attention during all parts of the season. It also means that our students need to have a greater responsibility than that of students on other teams. Student mentors lead teams inside each division.
The division is led by a leadership board that consists of student mentors and leaders from the teams and sub-teams within its division. Most sub-teams do not have seats on the division leadership board but are led by student leaders. All student mentors however have a place on the board. Student leaders must be upper-class and have been on the team for more than a year. Even if a student meets these requirements they may not automatically become a student leader but will be considered a veteran on the team. Student mentors must have been student leaders in the past or have been on the team for more than two years. These students are chosen by mentors because they have shown exceptional skills in the team they are a part of. These students can also be suggested by former student mentors of the team. Student mentors maintain their rank once given until they leave the team.
Student leaders however usually change each year depending on what is needed for the team. For instance, an Arm Tower Sub-Team would be led by a student leader when necessary, but the position might not carry on to another year. Any position held by a student leader can also be held by a student mentor. A mentor can also hold any position held by a student mentor. Sub-teams such as the electrical, field, and STEM mission sub-team are considered main teams in a division and their leaders are on the board because of their importance to the team.
Fusion Tutorials
 Beginning CAD students are expected to learn the basics of Fusion 360 on our 1781 Youtube Channel:
Start by watching and working along with our Puzzle Cube Playlist from beginning to end. This will introduce the CAD students to the basic fundamental principles of Fusion 360.
Computer Aided Design
Once CAD students have completed the Puzzle Cube playlist, they will move on to the CAD – FRC Basics using Fusion 360 Playlist. This will teach the students the basic concepts and ideas of what goes into CADing an FRC robot.
Programming
When first starting off with programming you will learn the language of Java through the Integrated Development Environment (IDE) of Processing. You can access the website through this link. The following links can be used to understand what you will learn in programming and as well as how we apply these skills to the Robotics team.