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Mechanical Sub-Team

The Mechanical sub-team is responsible for the nuts and bolts of the robot. During the six weeks of the build season, the mechanical sub-team fabricates all the parts and assembles it to make the final FIRST Robot.

Using drawings provided by the design team, the mechanical team members move to the shop, where they use precision measuring, cutting, and milling to gradually piece together what they hope will turn out to be an award winning, and highly competitive robot.

Mechanical sub-team members learn how to use a wide range of tools during the build season, including calipers and micrometers, in conjunction with the lathe and the milling machine.

During competitions, the mechanical sub-team is responsible for keeping the robot running. When time is short, members pull together like a well oiled pit crew to bring the robot back to peak performance. They have also been known to help out other teams that face mechanical challenges, both before and during competitions.

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