2017 Motor (and Servo?) Controllers and MXP

Dec 16, 2016 Written by Kevin O'Connor, FIRST Robotics Competition Robotics Engineer.

Detailed information about legal actuator controllers and MXP boards for the 2017 season.

Downloadable Content (DLC) Pack 3 and Buttons

Dec 15, 2016 Written by Frank Merrick.

Downloadable Content (DLC) Pack 3 is released tonight at 7PM Eastern! Plus, 2017 buttons!

FIRST Championship District Allocations

Dec 14, 2016 Written by Frank Merrick.

 

On Saturday, we took a snapshot of ‘secured’ teams from the Districts and FIRST Robotics Competition overall. Teams are ‘secured’ if they have either paid their registration fee or have provided us with a purchase order or letter of commitment from a grantor or sponsor formally committing to payment.

Rockwell Automation Invests $12M to Bring Science and Technology to Next Generation Workforce

Company announces four-year, $12M commitment to FIRST® to address critical need to inspire and train for today’s industrial careers

MILWAUKEE, November 14, 2016 – Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) announced a $12M, four-year commitment to FIRST® — For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology — founded to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology.

Creating Opportunities to Elevate Girls in STEM

Dec 13, 2016 By Shelley Henderson, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at FIRST

 

There is a long list of initiatives to grow students’ interest and proficiency in science, engineering, technology, and math (STEM) fields, which is good news for all kids. But in terms of recruitment, confidence building, and the availability of relevant role models, there is still a gap when it comes to girls.

FIRST Championship Housing Registration

Dec 12, 2016 Written by Frank Merrick.

It's time to start thinking about Housing Registration for the 2017 FIRST Championship! All the information you need is here!

Award Submission Due Dates – Plan for Success!

Dec 09, 2016 Written by Frank Merrick.

Keep up to date on all the Awards Deadlines and Information! It's never too early to start planning for the Submitted Awards!

FIRST Choice Round 1: Slight Delay & a Tweak

Dec 08, 2016 Written by the FIRST Robotics Competition Kit of Parts Team.

Important information about the release of FIRST Choice Round 1 results, plus a small change in one of the items.

Judged Awards in 2017

Dec 02, 2016 Written by Cindy Stong and Allen Bancroft, FIRST Robotics Competition Chief Judge Advisors.

Exciting news about Awards this season! All judged team awards wil lbe given out Day 2, plus teams are strongly encouraged to bring one adult observer into the the interview room for the Chairman's Award interview!

Documentation: Reboot

Dec 01, 2016 Written by Kate Pilotte, FIRST Robotics Competition Kit of Parts Manager, on behalf of a cross-functional team.

Exciting news about the documentation changes for FIRST Robotics Competition teams! Be sure to check out how the Admin Manual and Game Manual are changing!