FIRST^® Tech Challenge

Are you ready to rise? As you build, test, tweak, troubleshoot, and fine tune your robot for the 2019 FIRST Tech Challenge game, SKYSTONE check out this game-related information and ideas from robotics experts, Tim Lankford and Paul Uttley. As always, you’ll build the solutions best suited for your game strategy. We hope these will get you started or through some design challenges as you advance through the competition. We cannot wait to see all of the bots #TETRIXteams bring to matches this season.

Looking to learn more about how Mecanum Wheels work and how they can improve your robot's maneuverability? Tim talks about these wheels, including their composition, the benefits, and other tips in this RoboBench.

Take a close look at an incredibly powerful competition robotics motor with built-in encoder. RoboBench host Tim Lankford describes Pitsco’s new TorqueNADO™ motor with high resolution built-in encoder and then shows builds demonstrating the encoder and torque.

Speed it up with the NEW 40:1 and 20:1 TETRIX® MAX TorqueNADO® Motor Gearboxes. They give more rpm when compared to the 60:1 gearbox included with the TorqueNADO motor. Get all the details, plus a few tips in this RoboBench!

The TETRIX ® Rack & Pinion Linear Slide Pack, which is compatible with MAX or PRIME robots, is a flexible pack that enables builders to create robots that need to convert rotational motion to linear motion for various reasons. RoboBench Host Tim Lankford demonstrates how to use this part to its fullest potential.

One of the most popular additions to the TETRIX ® robotics system is the tank tread kit. Learn some uses for the versatile part that converts rotational motion into linear motion, including drive systems or conveyor belt systems.

We love seeing the innovations of robotics competitors. In this video, Tim shares a tip from the World Robot Olympiad’s 2016 Danish team for creating a longer TETRIX ® MAX pivot bracket when using it with the double servo bracket. It’s an ingenious way to get a longer lever, and we encourage you to check it out!

TETRIX ® Worm Gears are specialty parts, but they’re one you’ll want to have. They are helpful when creating lift arms, grippers, and other robotic subassemblies. Watch to learn about these gears and to see tips for using them.

Coding in the classroom is easier than ever with the TETRIX ® PRIZM ® Robotics Controller that uses the Arduino Software (IDE) platform. Want to know all the details? TETRIX designer Paul Uttley discusses all the PRIZM features with RoboBench’s Tim Lankford.

The MAX Structure Pack is the ideal way to beef up your structure-building abilities for TETRIX ® robots and other projects. Learn the benefits of the different structure parts that are included: channels and flats in every length, brackets, bars, and more.

Get your robots rolling with these two TETRIX ® MAX parts packs. In the wheel pack, there are two sizes of both the regular wheels and the omni wheels, plus a set of all-terrain tires. In the hub and axle pack, you get 109 pieces, including D-shaped axles, axle hubs, set collars, bushings, and more.