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Battery Beak The battery beak is a device that allows you to quickly test a battery and see if it is good to take and use. The main points to look for on the battery beak are V0 and the internal resistance. The voltage should be over 13 volts and the internal...

Hey there! If you're reading this you're trying to create electrical documentation of your robot! In order to facilitate your journey of creating your electrical documentation, this tutorial is split up into simple sections. The program we utilize as of 2026 i...

Here we go, detailing your documentation!2.0 - PDH Placement2.1 - Systemcore Placement2.2 - Motor Placement2.3 - Sensor Types and Placement2.4 - Conclusion 2.0 - PDH Placement A PDH (Power Distribution Hub) is used to distribute power from a battery thro...

You've finally gotten hands on a Limelight to use for vision. Yay! Now, you want to know how to flash the Limelight so you can configure it for your robot. Here's an easy guide for that: First, download the Limelight Hardware Manager from here, along with the...

Welcome to the YETI Ascent System, the framework for member growth and organization on Team 3506 YETI Robotics. This system is designed to help every student understand their roles, responsibilities, and the steps that they need to advance within the team. Cur...

Overview L1 marketing is about reliable execution. An L1 marketing member can take a task (e.g., writing a caption, taking photos, creating a social media post) and complete it on-brand without needing someone to clean up afterward. They can tell the team's st...

Overview L2 marketing is about strategic ownership. An L2 member plans, initiates, and elevates the team's marketing, going beyond executing tasks they're assigned. They've demonstrated they can develop a content strategy, represent the team externally, mentor...

Welcome to YETI Marketing! The Marketing subteam manages YETI's public identity — social media, event documentation, sponsor communications, and the stories we tell about our programs and people. Good marketing is part of how YETI wins awards, retains sponsors...

Overview L1 programming is about foundational Java competency. An L1 programming member can read and write basic Java code—variables, conditionals, loops, classes—and apply those concepts in an FRC robot codebase. They can explain core OOP concepts if asked, d...

L2 Programmers are a major step up from L1s. They have a solid foundation of OOP and a good understanding of creating robot code specifically. L2s will work on the current season's competition robot to develop its code during build season. Responsibilities (o...

Responsibilities: Builds the electrical panel based on Electrical Schematics and Layout drawings Installs the electrical panel on the robot Installs and wires all sensors Installs Pneumatic components such as valves, air preparation/storage...

Responsibilities: Mentor (L1) Electrical/Panel Builders Oversee electrical and pneumatic work in the shop Works with the other Managers to select electrical and pneumatic components Designs Electrical Schematics and Panel Layout based on te...

Benchmarks # Benchmark What to look for 1 Functional Contribution At least one merged PR to a YETI project (Juice, scouting site, tba-sdk, Basecamp, or equivalent) involving JavaScript/TypeScript logic. CSS-only or single-line changes do not count. 2 ...

Benchmarks # Benchmark What to look for 1 Independent Contributions Has shipped multiple features with minimal mentor guidance. Ask how much direction they needed and check PR history. 2 Code Review Has reviewed multiple PRs with meaningful, specific ...

Digital Calipers 1.Close the jaws of the calipers shut. 2.Click the "Zero" Button on the calipers. 3.Open the jaws and clamp on the part you wish to measure. 4.Tighten the set screw. 5.Read it! Dial Calipers 1.Close the jaws of the calipers shut. 2.U...

There are 3 different ways to measure with calipers. 1.Measuring the external dimension of a part. To do this clamp on the outside using the external measuring jaws. EX: Measuring the side lengths of a cube. 2.Measuring the internal dimension of a part....

Fasteners are components used to mechanically join two or more parts together. In FRC, fasteners are essential for building rigid structures, attaching mechanisms, and allowing robots to be serviced and repaired efficiently. Common types of fasteners include ...