Our Subgroups:
Finance
The Finance subgroup is in charge of raising and sustaining team funds. This subgroup fills out all grants and manages all sponsor relations. This subgroup consists of all team members who are doing their grants and or fundraising requirements to continue as a member on the team.
Strategy
The Strategy subgroup is in charge of all game, robot, and competition strategy. This subgroup will be responsible for collecting and processing scouting data during competition, communicating with alliance members, analyzing the game to help guide ST in its design choices, developing specific strategies for each competition match, and analyzing previous matches with the drive team. Together with the coaches, mentors, student leadership, and drive team, the Strategy subgroup will be responsible for maximizing the team’s chances of winning before, during, and after competition.
Media Development
The Media subgroup utilizes their skills in photography, videography, and editing to produce videos and photos. These will represent the Buchanan Bird Brains’ online media, videos, the Impact Binder and Impact Video. This subgroup will prepare members with skills in film, photography, and editing.
Outreach
The Outreach subgroup serves as the coordinators of all STEAM Workshops and as the liaison between Team 1671 and government officials. This subgroup regularly organizes events in the community to create awareness of FIRST and Team 1671’s successes. They also work to put on Team 1671’s annual Open House and silent auction. Outreach needs to accurately record the number of individuals reached at each event.
Design
The Design subgroup is responsible for modeling a competitive robot, creating and completing both CAD and 3D printing projects, along with helping all new members on their CAD and 3D Printing Skills. Design works alongside the CTO as well as the rest of the ST division to create 3D designs and drawings for the robot that can be sent out for manufacturing or be made in the machine shop.
Electronics
The Electronics subgroup works alongside Fabrication, Design, and Programming. Members must effectively and safely wire the robot, prep batteries, keep inventory of electronic components, help each other, and communicate any issues. They work with the ST leadership, mentors, and coaches to wire the robot in a logical, neat, and efficient way.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing works with the CTO, Design, Electronics, and Programming Directors to order, manufacture, and assemble the robot’s physical components. Members also assist with prototyping, taking inventory, building field elements, and maintaining the shop space. The subgroup communicates with mentors, coaches, and ST leadership to ensure a smooth build process and train incoming members.
Programming
Programming works with Electronics, Fabrication, Strategy, and Design to develop the necessary software (including but not limited to Control Systems, Autonomous, and Vision Systems) for a competitive robot. In addition, they are responsible for working with Strategy to create and update scouting data and maintain the scouting app. They communicate with mentors and coaches to create an effective drive station and code the robot to run efficiently and carry out the necessary tasks during competition.
FIRST Programs
The FIRST Programs subgroup organizes all of the events Team 1671 hosts for the FIRST pathway. This subgroup works in partnership with coaches, mentors, student leadership, and the community to organize activities to further extend the reach of the team’s FIRST programs and outreach. FIRST Programs helps plan events such as FLLC and FTC tournaments and maintains a strong relationship with Central Valley Robotics.