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Design with Purpose. Compete with Confidence.
This guide introduces high school students and mentors to the essentials of macro robot design for the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC). Whether you’re part of a rookie team or looking to strengthen your foundation, this book breaks down key mechanical systems-drivebases, intakes, indexers, flywheels, catapults, arms, lifts, multi-axis arms, claws, power sharing techniques-and explains how to design them with strategy and functionality in mind.
Through easy to understand introductions, images of CAD examples, practical tips, and competition-based solutions, readers will learn not just how to macro design a robot, but how to approach FRC challenges with design thinking and engineering discipline.
Ideal for students eager to contribute confidently, mentors seeking structured teaching tools, and educators supporting STEM initiatives, this book empowers every team member to confidently participate in the Kickoff Meeting on Game Drop Day.
Author Biography
Avery W. Fiore entered the world of robotics competition aged 10. He has led teams and won numerous awards in FIRST® LEGO® League, VEX® IQ Competition, VEX® Robotics Competition and FIRST® Robotics Competition. In 2020, when the world came to a standstill due to COVID-19, he picked up CAD via a single Youtube video. With a bit of imagination, he designed a fully functioning robot that went on to win the Excellence Award at VEX Worlds 2021. Always passionate about sharing his love for robotics, he wrote this handbook to complement CAD classes he conducts for junior members. Avery was the FIRST® Robotics Competition Captain for Team 4817 at the Singapore American School from 2022 to 2024. He is currently fulfilling his national service obligation in the Singapore Armed Forces.
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