STEM Learning Center
STEM LEarning Center Facilities
I-Building
Machine Shop
As the main facility of our robotics program, the Machine Shop provides our students with top-of-the-line equipment allowing them to in-house manufacture mechanisms and products year-round. Our students utilize the equipment in our shop to prepare for off-season events and to help manufacture Special Projects for community members and businesses. Guided by experienced mentors, our students learn how to operate various machines such as the Waterjet, Mill, CNC Mill, Lathe, Drill press, Hydraulic Press, Vertical Bandsaw, Bandsaw, Bender, and Grinder.
CAD Work Center
Better known as the Machine Shop Classroom, this center houses nine workstations where students and mentors CAD (Computer Aided Design) prototypes, robot parts, and many other projects. This blueprint is then passed on to our student machinists to bring the product to life using various materials and equipment.
Tool & Part Storage Room
Located in the corner of our machine shop is Team 359's tool storage center. You can find many cabinets and drawers with different tools and robot accessories here.
Robotics Supply Room
This room is very special in the Waialua Robotics Program; it was the first shop dedicated to robotics!
U-Building
FRC Store Room
This is where we house tournament materials, power tool accessories, hand tools for control systems, the construction team, and workshop materials.
Electrical & Software Center
The Electrical & Software Center is home to our Control Systems Subteam. Students have access to electrical equipment and components (motors, wires, power connectors, cameras, etc). The Subteam has designated software set-ups to help our students code as they bring the robot and its components to life. A large classroom workspace allows our team to run tests to assess and improve the mechanical and software design.
Finishing Room
This insulated room is dedicated to powder coating various aluminum/steel pieces, whether it's for our robot or special projects. The powder coating gives our parts a long-lasting and color-durable quality finish.
Digital Media Room
Our Business, Media, and Documentation (BAMD) members focus on the team’s media presence and production, documenting our team’s progress and achievements. Each student has a designated work space to curate and upload content to keep in touch with our sponsors, families, and fellow teams while fulfilling grant reporting requirements. During Build Season, students update our website daily and produce weekly video updates for our YouTube channel through Premiere Pro. The BAMD team is also responsible for FIRST Impact Award submissions and presentations!
Graphics Center
Over the past 24 years, Team 359 has worked diligently to expand all areas of our program. In addition to upgrading all work areas, we also have worked hard to designate a graphics center for our team. Through our machine, machine, machine, we have the opportunity to make custom in-house manufactured items and materials. We design and print our shirts, masks, and banners using the equipment!
Maker Space
Located in the same area as our VEX VRC Center, our Maker Space is where most of our 3D printers are held. Creating 3D parts for various projects has been very helpful to the production and quality of products. Not only do we use these 3D printers for certain robot parts, but we create prototypes for Special. By 3D printing parts, we can ensure precise and automatic development as well as weight relief.
VEX VRC Center
The VEX Room is dedicated to our students interested in VEX Robotics where they have the opportunity to implement the engineering design process. Each VEX VRC Team has access to their workstations and a full game field.
VEX IQ Center
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As the hub for our younger students, our mentors and veteran students encourage participating team members to find their passion in the VEX IQ program.
