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Build & Design Track

5 steps

Design it in CAD, build it in the shop, and bring it to life — the full mechanical engineering pipeline from a sketch to a working subsystem.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Model robot parts and assemblies in CAD with FRC conventions
  • Choose materials, fasteners, and fabrication methods that hold up
  • Build robust, serviceable mechanisms in the shop
  • Wire and power what you build so it actually runs
  1. Step 1·Getting Started with FRC

    Understand the build season

    See the design-build-test loop and the season timeline so your CAD and fabrication decisions fit the calendar.

  2. Step 2·CAD & Design

    Design it in CAD

    Model parts and assemblies, use FRC standards, and design for manufacturability before any metal gets cut.

  3. Step 3·Mechanical, Build & Pneumatics

    Build it in the shop

    Turn the CAD into reality — fabrication, fasteners, gearboxes, and assembly that survive a full competition.

  4. Step 4·Electrical & Wiring

    Wire and power it

    Integrate motors, controllers, and sensors cleanly so your mechanism is reliable and easy to service at events.

  5. Step 5·Safety

    Build it safely

    Reinforce safe fabrication, machine use, and inspection-ready practices so what you build passes — and protects everyone.

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