This year’s FIRST® Robotics Competition is here and the crescendo is building! CRESCENDOSM presented by Haas is an intriguing game. FRC teams are ready to pump up the volume, you can feel the excitement buzzing in the air! This article will provide a brief overview of FIRST and FRC, explore the intricacies of this year’s game, and share robotics tools that … Read More
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In this article, we will provide all the information you need to build a mecanum drivetrain. We will detail the components needed and provide step-by-step building instructions. To make it simple, we’ve created this build guide using components that can all be found in the FTC Drive Base Kit from Studica Robotics. Studica Robotics offers durable components that are strong … Read More
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In a robot system, it is necessary to have efficient communication between a variety of components and devices to perform various specialized tasks seamlessly. A Controller Area Network (often referred to as CAN or CAN Bus) is a message-based protocol that is particularly useful for this purpose. In this article, we will discuss how CAN facilitates communication in robotics, its … Read More
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Allow us to introduce you to Colorado FIRST. Their mission is to deliver top-notch FIRST® Robotics programs to students across Colorado while striving to develop future technology and business leaders. FIRST® offers a variety of programs that are designed to inspire today’s youth to become the leaders and innovators of the future in the areas of science and technology. They are … Read More
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You may have noticed that many mobile robotics competitions have moved from an Omni-wheel chassis to a mecanum chassis. Why the change? How does the type of robot wheels used in your chassis affect your robot when you are competing? In this article, we will explore the differences and discuss the advantages of using Mecanum wheels instead of Omni Wheels. … Read More
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Motion components play a large role in robotics, but with so many choices it can often be confusing. In this article, we will explore a variety of robot wheels. This helpful guide focuses on mobile robotics and creating robots for robotics competitions. It is designed to help you select the best wheels for your robot. Let’s dig deeper into the … Read More
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An innovative building platform that prioritizes quality and safety, Studica Robotics offers a wide variety of robot parts, robotics kits, and cutting-edge electronics. This article will focus on creating an understanding of what an actuator does and how to choose from the variety of linear servo actuators available from Studica Robotics to best serve your robot. These actuators are unique … Read More
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If you are building a robot for a robotics competition, class project, or your own personal joy – prototyping is a crucial step in engineering design. After you have decided what you want your robot to do and adjusted for any specific parameters, you can start to brainstorm what your design will be. Once you have your design sketched out … Read More
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