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An educator's take: The TETRIX® PULSE® Robotics Controller
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Updated 4/24/24 In 2015, we introduced you to the TETRIX® PRIME building system, an affordable building system for students and builders ages 12 and up. It's designed for easy building...

Does your robot’s motor have enough power?
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Updated 4/23/24 Every FIRST® Tech Challenge season, students need the best parts to build a robot that can handle the rigors of competition. To complement the unmatched durability of the...

Pumpkin chunkin’ STEM style
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Updated 5/4/24 Fall sees the return of pumpkins. You see jack-o’-lanterns. You see pumpkin spice lattes. You see pumpkin pie. You see pumpkins everywhere! At Pitsco, we embrace this love...

4 reasons to make foam dragster prototypes
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Updated 4/11/24 We all know we should do it, but many of us don’t. No, I’m not talking about saving money, exercising, or watching less TV. It’s about the foam...

10 Teaching tips for elementary homeschool classrooms
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Updated 4/11/24 It sounds so easy, homeschooling for elementary students. Then you dive in and realize there’s a lot more to it. So, here are 10 tips to get you...

Avoid short battery life with maintenance
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Updated 4/11/24 Rechargeable battery packs for robotics are an investment and a good one. They provide a lot more power than traditional batteries plunked into a battery holder and they...