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Did you know that a bracket’s alignment ribs should always face the extrusion slot? Facing the alignment ribs toward the extrusion’s slot can help square the bracket to the extrusion. It can also help provide added support to your build!Don't forget, the Tech + Tool Tip Tuesday content can be found in our documentation. …

Transmitting Motion is the act of getting motion from one part of the robot to another using shafts, sprockets, gears, etc. Transforming Motion is the act of changing the turning force (torque) and speed. Torque and speed are inverse to each other, meaning when one increases the other decreases. The two primary systems used to transmit motion in the FTC Starter Kit V3 are sprockets and gears.Also, when tightening a screw, firm will do. Do not tighten until the screw can no longer turn, because t …

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, there are pioneers who have played pivotal roles in shaping the world as we know it. Sophie Wilson, a remarkable computer scientist and engineer, is undoubtedly one of these trailblazers. Her groundbreaking contributions to the development of computer architecture and microprocessors have left an indelible mark on the modern computing industry. Wilson has openly spoken about her experience as a transgender woman in the tech industry. Her visibility a …

Alan Turing, the namesake for the Turing field at FIRST Robotics World Championships from 2017-2022, is an incredibly important historical figure for both STEM and the LGBTQ+ Community.In 1936, Turing introduced the concept of the Turing machine, a theoretical device that laid the foundation for modern computer science. Although his design for the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) was never built during his lifetime, his visionary principles influenced subsequent computer development and propelle …

Edie Windsor, renowned for her successful and ferocious fight against the Defense of Marriage Act and her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, also made significant contributions to the field of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM). In this blog post, we celebrate Edie Windsor as a trailblazer in both LGBTQ+ rights and STEAM, highlighting her efforts to empower and promote equality within these fields.After completing her studies at Temple University, Edie Windsor embarked on a …

During Pride Month, we are highlighting important historical figures in the LGBTQ+ community who have made an impact on science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM). Inclusion and equity matter, and representation makes a difference. For our first Pride Month feature, we are highlighting Dr. Sally Ride. In the realm of space exploration, there are pioneers whose accomplishments defy gender norms and inspire generations to reach for the stars. One such trailblazer is Dr. Sally R …

Here at REV, our internship program equips college students with industry skills, tips, and tricks to help them embark on their STEM career journeys. Our Spring 2023 Mechanical Engineering Intern is Nova! Nova is a FIRSTAlumni and a Mechanical Engineering Technology student at Wayne State University in Michigan.What inspired you to do what you do?I was initially in the Civil Air Patrol (an auxiliary wing of the United States Air Force) and then I learned about robotics through one of my middle s …

Introducing Michaela, FIRSTAlumni and Customer Success Manager here at REV Robotics! Michaela joins us here in Texas with North Carolina roots.What inspired you to do what you do?After I found out that the animatronics on rides at Walt Disney World are robots, I asked my dad to teach me how to make my own animatronic robot and everything snowballed from there. Through my participation in FIRST and mentoring teams, I eventually learned that my favorite part of engineering wasn't actually designin …

Here at REV, we have two main goals when manufacturing products for our customers:1. Be transparent and upfront when our production process runs into obstacles2. Ensure product quality and accessibility for the educational robotics communityBy now, you've probably seen something you were or are trying to purchase is or was out of stock across almost every industry. As the global supply chain crisis evolves alongside the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we've come across additional roadblocks such as s …

The wait is over - new REV ION products are now available for purchase!  In case you missed our reveal at World Championship this past April, REV ION is a system of mechanical and electrical products that are perfectly compatible with each other, allowing for complex robot designs without large budgets or extensive manufacturing resources. With basic tools, teams can build affordable, competitive machines, while preserving the ability to infinitely re-configure and iterate on thei …