Annual Round Robin 2023

On September 16th, we hosted the annual Round Robin training for rookie members. The Round Robin training is an annual training for new members where they participate in and learn from engaging activities and presentations at multiple stations that can change year to year. This year's stations were:

• Programming and Electrical - How to use software we use in robotics and learning the basics of the electronics in a robot.
• Prototyping, 3D Printing, and Coach’s Corner - Essentials to designing and creating a robots.
• Machine Shop - Learning how to safely use drill press, CNC Router, lathe, and other power tools.
• Components, Design, and Onshape - Learning how to CAD design, and learning robot components.
• Impact - Learn about marketing, community outreach, and media for Pearadox

This year’s rookies got the opportunity to get some hands-on work as they made recreational prototypes from old game pieces and snipped wires at the electrical station. We also talked about our team's outreach and inclusivity initiatives we’ve implemented, such as Brilliant Black Builders, Gearbox Girls, and Safe Spaces in STEM. Veterans were treated to an advanced workshop led by Spectrum FRC 3847 Head Mentor, Allen Gregory. To recap, this year’s round robin ended pretty well helping our new members get adjusted to Pearadox and helping them prepare for our competitions. In fact, one of our first competitions this Fall was Remix, which we competed in last weekend!

Special Thanks to Veterans who did Round Robin presentations for the new members.
Credits: Zayan Q, Andy N, Sofia V.

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