U-Building
U BUILDING
Digital Media Room
Graphics Center
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.
- Afinia 800
- Afinia H+1
- Afinia h400 (2 machines)
- Raise3D Pro2 (3 machines)
- Markforged X7 (2 machines)
- Markforged Pro One
- Markforged Onyx One (2 machines)
Electrical & Software Center
FRC Store RooM
The FRC Store Room is a storage area for many items specifically needed for all year-round robotics supplies. For example, this is where we house tournament materials, power tool accessories, hand tools for both control systems and the construction team, and workshop materials. In addition, much of our electrical equipment (powerstrips, extension cords, lamps, etc.) that we use throughout the year are located here.
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 pieces a long-lasting and color-durable quality finish. Not only does powder coating give our robot a fresh, clean appearance, but it also allows for a more resistant coating from chipping, scratching, and fading. Our students and mentors electrostatically apply quality paints with a powerful gun. To finish the process, pieces are placed in an oven to allow the paint to fuse the color onto the surface, leaving a uniform hard coat.
VEX IQ
[Retired 2022]
Our robotics program consists of three divisions: VEX IQ, VEX VRC, and FRC. This room is dedicated to assisting our intermediate students. Here students have the opportunity to document their engineering design process, execute a quality built and programmed robot, and practice operating their robots all in one place. 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. Our program hopes for them to find their passion and have the aspiration to move onto the next level of robotics offered at our school!