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Fundraising for FRC: Getting Started The initial steps to prepare and run a fundraising campaign for FIRST teams. Presented at the New England Mentor Conference August 2024.
Establishing a 501(c)3 for FRC Teams The basic advantages and steps to establish an official non-profit organization for FRC teams, including relevant information about forms, finances, and insurance
Achieving FRC Team Sustainability Methods and tips for FRC team sustainability and growth to ensure teams can continue to function for years to come
Running a Sponsorship Campaign Methods and tips to run a campaign to build local sponsorships. For more specific details, see our Sponsorship Training curriculum.
FTC Versus FRC Decision Guide Evaluate both the FTC and FRC programs to pick the right FIRST program for an environment
  FRC Student-to-Mentor Transition Program Making the leap from FRC Student to FRC Mentor and how to help new, young mentors stay engaged with FIRST
FRC Electrical – Basics Basic review of electrical and control systems often used by FRC teams. Note: This training was designed to be delivered in person with hands-on labs. For specifics about the labs we used, please reach out to info@littletonrobotics.org.
FRC Electrical – Concepts More conceptual overview of electrical and control systems often used by FRC teams. Note: This training was designed to be delivered in person with hands-on labs. For specifics about the labs we used, please reach out to info@littletonrobotics.org.
FRC Pneumatics Basic review of pneumatics often used by FRC teams. Note: This training was designed to be delivered in person with hands-on labs. For specifics about the labs we used, please reach out to info@littletonrobotics.org.
Onshape4FRC.com A collection of resources to help teach CAD and design concepts specifically for FRC students learning Onshape.

FLL Resources and Summer Programs

Submerged Mission Analysis Template A template for looking at each mission model in 2024’s FLL game Submerged to help teams create strategies and priorities for the robot game
FLL-to-FRC Transition Program Our FLL to FRC Transition Program and how to set up a similar program on your FRC team
Starting an FLL Challenge Program The process for establishing and running one or more FIRST Lego League (FLL) Challenge teams
How to Start an FLL Explore Team The process of starting an FLL Explore Team, what the season looks like, as well as estimated costs of the program
FLL 2019 Summer Program – Deep Space Game Manual
Mission Model Instructions
FLL 2018 Summer Program – PowerUP Game Manual
Mission Model Instructions

Supporting Mental Health

Be Present – Team Wellness Guide Robotics events are a ton of fun, but can also be very stressful at times. Find easy ways to relax and bring your mind back to the present during stressful situations.
5 Minute Relaxation Tip Cards We all know there is never enough time in FRC, so we developed easy 5-minute relaxation tips you can try to recharge during robotics meetings or events.
Setting Up a FIRST Quiet Room This guide is a reference for how to set up and run a Hear For You Quiet Room at a FIRST event.

External Outreach

Girl Scouts Badge Event (Brownies/Juniors)Detailed guide to running a Girl Scouts Robotics Badge event to help troops earn three robotics Girl Scouts badges. Includes all flyers, worksheets, and presentation materials.
 Cub Scouts Robotics ElectiveThis presentation can be used to run a robotics elective for a cub scout troop. It includes a presentation on robotics as well as activities the cub scouts can complete as part of the elective.
 Starting a Girl Up ClubSee how easy it is to start a Girl Up club in your local area

Engineering/STEM Academic Programs

Chemical Engineering Programs    
Introduction to Green Chemistry Curriculum presentation to introduce the 12 principles of green chemistry, created in partnership with FRC 8604 Alpha Centauri
Civil Engineering Programs    
  Introduction to Soil Science
Soils Overview for Teachers
Soil Science Activity Worksheet
Worksheet Answer Key
Curriculum presentation and supporting materials to introduce the civil engineering discipline of Soil Science, created in partnership with FRC 8604 Alpha Centauri
Environmental Engineering Programs    
Environmental Justice Research Project Guided research project on environmental justice, created in partnership with FRC 8604 Alpha Centauri
Impact of Pollution on Bees Research Project Guided research project on how pollution affects bees and pollinators, created in partnership with FRC 8604 Alpha Centauri
Project Timeline
Introduction to Drinking Water
Introductory Activity
Water Demand Calculations Presentation
Water Demand Activity
Chlorine Disinfection Activity
Clearwell Sizing Activity
Sedimentation Tank Activity
Variety of projects and research prompts related to providing clean and safe drinking water, created in partnership with FRC 8604 Alpha Centauri
Mechanical Engineering Programs    
Introduction to Strategic Design
How to Design a West Coast Style FRC Drivetrain
Threading & Bolts 101
Introduction to CNC Routers
Cute Little Design Tricks Virtual Activity
Galleons Galore Prototyping Challenge
Variety of teaching tools and activities designed to teach the basics of CAD and mechanical engineering, created in partnership with FRC 8604 Alpha Centauri
CAM 101 CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) with Fusion 360, developed and published by FRC 7407

External Resources

These are online resources provided by external sources that we’ve found to be generally helpful to students with a potential future in all variety of STEM industries.

95 Manufacturing Terms You Need To Know – from Propel

The Manufacturing Skills Gap: What Is It and How to Solve It? – from Propel

Chairman's Submissions, Business Plans, Other Documentation

FIRST Impact Award Submissions

(Chairman’s Award 2019-2022)
2024 Executive Summary and Essay
2023 Executive Summary and Essay
2022 Executive Summary and Essay
2021 Executive Summary and Essay
2020 Executive Summary and Essay
2019 Executive Summary and Essay
FRC Business Plans 2023-2024 Season
2022-2023 Season
2021-2022 Season
2020-2021 Season (not available)
2019-2020 Season
2018-2019 Season
2017-2018 Season
2016-2017 Season
2024 FRC Build Season Documentation Full build season documentation available on Chief Delphi starting with this post on our 2024 Open Alliance Build Thread.
2023 FRC Build Season Documentation Full build season documentation available on Chief Delphi starting with this post on our 2023 Open Alliance Build Thread.
2022 FRC Build Season Documentation Full build season documentation available on Chief Delphi starting with this post on our 2022 Open Alliance Build Thread.
2021 FRC Build Season Documentation Full build season documentation available on Chief Delphi starting with this post on our 2020/2021 Open Alliance Build Thread. We continued to use our 2020 robot for the 2021 At Home season, so changes and updates were incremental and we focused on more thorough documentation. Key posts from the build season include:
Kickoff
Robot Updates
Motion Profiling
Electrical Overview
Game Design Challenge
Vision Tracking
OI Controls
2020 FRC Build Season Documentation Full build season documentation available on Chief Delphi starting with this post. Key posts include:
Kickoff
Prototyping
More Prototyping
CAD
More CAD and Robot Assembly
Final CAD and Season Wrap
Previous FRC Build Season Documentation 2018 – PowerUP
2017 – Steamworks
FRC Robot Design Documentation 2018 – PowerUP
FLL Business Plans 2023 Season
2022 Season
2021 Season
2020 Season (not available)
2019 Season
2018 Season (not available)
2017 Season
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