Created in fall 2019, The Orange Banner is a webinar series for FTC teams presented by finalists or winners of an award at one of the 2019 FTC World Championship events. The webinars are intended to be useful for rookie and veteran FTC teams.
Outreach and Service Opportunities by Team 9890, RUBIES
In this webinar, we will discuss how to develop and structure outreach specifically for your team, the logistics of professional outreach, and how to effectively present outreach. (view recording, password is mYhU5F43)
Preparing for the Day of a Tournament by Team 6547, Cobalt Colts
In this webinar, we will discuss the overall planning and goal-setting that goes into preparing to compete in an FTC tournament. We will also discuss what to do the week before a tournament and a general packing list. (view recording, password is 7xJZF9g9)
Sensors by Team 9794, Wizards.exe
In this webinar, we will discuss how you can use sensors to improve your robot's competition performance. We will also discuss the common sensors available for FTC teams and potential applications for using them to make your robot more consistent in this year's competition.
(view recording, password is 48hHB7vZ)
FTC Programming Options by Team 9794, Wizards.exe
In this webinar, we will discuss the different programming options available to FTC teams and what their benefits and drawbacks are. We will also cover how to decide which one to use and how to use multiple options together in order to build a successful, collaborative team.
(view recording, password is XwMWfCP2)
How to Learn and Use CAD by Team 8813, The Winter Soldiers
In this webinar, we will discuss the uses of computer-aided design (CAD), how to choose CAD software, and how to collaborate with CAD.
(view recording, password is hKj4nP7p)
Reliable Scoring Mechanisms by Team 12599, Overcharged
In this webinar, we will discuss the types of scoring mechanisms used in FTC, the characteristics of good mechanisms, and the process used to design mechanisms. (view recording, password is aXp4DH3g)
Reliable Drive Trains by Team 12599, Overcharged
In this webinar, we will discuss the types of drive trains used in FTC, the characteristics of good drive trains, and the process used to design a drive train. (view recording, password is HqpkmpV4)
Strategies for Effective Prototyping by Team 12670, Eclipse
In this webinar, we will discuss how to begin the engineering design process by developing conceptual designs and building prototype mechanisms. (view recording, password is rEnjJ3ma)
The Engineering Design Process and the Engineering Notebook by Team 8367, ACME Robotics
In this webinar, we will discuss the steps of the engineering design process and what is required to succeed at each step. Then, we will discuss the characteristics of good engineering notebooks and processes for creating them. (view recording, password is BvVbX659)
Team Planning and Management by Team 12528, NextGen
In this webinar, we will discuss how to strategically and effectively go about your season with tips and tricks on goal setting, meetings, budgeting, fundraising, the engineering notebook, the engineering design process, outreach, and networking. (view recording, password is NwQt3pEr)
Overview of FIRST Tech Challenge by Team 9879, Root Negative One
In this webinar, we will discuss the main elements of FIRST Tech Challenge including the essential information about the robot game and judging. We will also discuss tournament structure assuming a qualifier system (we will not discuss leagues). This webinar is designed for teams or individuals who are relatively new to FIRST Tech Challenge. (view recording, password is wCHwea4H)
Outreach and Service Opportunities by Team 9890, RUBIES
In this webinar, we will discuss how to develop and structure outreach specifically for your team, the logistics of professional outreach, and how to effectively present outreach. (view recording, password is mYhU5F43)
Preparing for the Day of a Tournament by Team 6547, Cobalt Colts
In this webinar, we will discuss the overall planning and goal-setting that goes into preparing to compete in an FTC tournament. We will also discuss what to do the week before a tournament and a general packing list. (view recording, password is 7xJZF9g9)
Sensors by Team 9794, Wizards.exe
In this webinar, we will discuss how you can use sensors to improve your robot's competition performance. We will also discuss the common sensors available for FTC teams and potential applications for using them to make your robot more consistent in this year's competition.
(view recording, password is 48hHB7vZ)
FTC Programming Options by Team 9794, Wizards.exe
In this webinar, we will discuss the different programming options available to FTC teams and what their benefits and drawbacks are. We will also cover how to decide which one to use and how to use multiple options together in order to build a successful, collaborative team.
(view recording, password is XwMWfCP2)
How to Learn and Use CAD by Team 8813, The Winter Soldiers
In this webinar, we will discuss the uses of computer-aided design (CAD), how to choose CAD software, and how to collaborate with CAD.
(view recording, password is hKj4nP7p)
Reliable Scoring Mechanisms by Team 12599, Overcharged
In this webinar, we will discuss the types of scoring mechanisms used in FTC, the characteristics of good mechanisms, and the process used to design mechanisms. (view recording, password is aXp4DH3g)
Reliable Drive Trains by Team 12599, Overcharged
In this webinar, we will discuss the types of drive trains used in FTC, the characteristics of good drive trains, and the process used to design a drive train. (view recording, password is HqpkmpV4)
Strategies for Effective Prototyping by Team 12670, Eclipse
In this webinar, we will discuss how to begin the engineering design process by developing conceptual designs and building prototype mechanisms. (view recording, password is rEnjJ3ma)
The Engineering Design Process and the Engineering Notebook by Team 8367, ACME Robotics
In this webinar, we will discuss the steps of the engineering design process and what is required to succeed at each step. Then, we will discuss the characteristics of good engineering notebooks and processes for creating them. (view recording, password is BvVbX659)
Team Planning and Management by Team 12528, NextGen
In this webinar, we will discuss how to strategically and effectively go about your season with tips and tricks on goal setting, meetings, budgeting, fundraising, the engineering notebook, the engineering design process, outreach, and networking. (view recording, password is NwQt3pEr)
Overview of FIRST Tech Challenge by Team 9879, Root Negative One
In this webinar, we will discuss the main elements of FIRST Tech Challenge including the essential information about the robot game and judging. We will also discuss tournament structure assuming a qualifier system (we will not discuss leagues). This webinar is designed for teams or individuals who are relatively new to FIRST Tech Challenge. (view recording, password is wCHwea4H)
