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Although not required, we highly recommend all applicants watch the following videos to help them choose which subteam they would like to be a part of. Under normal circumstances, our team provides a two and a half hour long shadow meeting where prospective Citrus Circuits members can see what an actual meeting is like and observe the subteams of their choice. Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, we are not able to hold a shadow day this year. Hopefully the following videos may help you in your decision! We suggest watching the videos in their respective order below. Once you've watched the videos, please feel free to explore other pages on our website or email us to learn more about the team! If you'd like to apply to join the team please fill out this form. Although the priority application deadline has passed, we are still accepting applications. Students applying to the team will be contacted about potential interview dates in the fall.
IntroductionThere are a total of six primary subteams: Business and Media, Hardware Design, Hardware Electrical, Hardware Fabrication, Software Robot, and Software Scouting. There are also two secondary subteams that students may choose to join in addition to one of the primary subteams: Strategy and Chairman's. All subteams work together to help our team run smoothly and function to the best of their abilities. No previous experience is needed to join the team.
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Business and MediaThe Business and Media subteam is in charge of a majority of the nontechnical tasks on the team. They're responsible for raising funds at the beginning of the year, applying for grants, and tracking income and expenditures. Throughout the year they are responsible for maintaining Citrus Circuits' media presence, taking photos and videos of the team, writing press releases, and arranging apparel orders. Students applying to business and media will learn various skills including professional writing, graphic design, videography and photography, and public speaking.
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Hardware DesignThe Hardware Design subteam works closely with the other two hardware subteams: Hardware Electrical and Hardware Fabrication. Students on the Hardware Design subteam work together to design our robot using Computer Aided Design (CAD), and deliver those designs to the Hardware Fabrication sub team where parts are made. Students on the Hardware Design subteam will learn how to use the CAD program Onshape, run several machines in our shop, and work 3D printers.
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Hardware electricalThe Hardware Electrical subteam is the connecting factor between the Hardware Design and Fabrication subteams. Students on the Hardware Electrical sub team are responsible for wiring and calibrating pneumatic systems on the robot while working around technical restrictions. Members on the Hardware Electrical subteam will learn advanced electrical engineering, wire design concepts, and electrical tools and components, as well as how to run the machines in our shop.
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Hardware fabricationThe Hardware Fabrication subteam works closely with the remaining Hardware subteams to manufacture parts for the robot. Students on the Hardware Fabrication subteam will receive basic training on both handtools and larger machines in the shop, and get special training on our three main machines: the lethe, mill, and router. After receiving basic training, members will choose one of the three main machines that they wish to specialize in and will work with other experienced machinists to gain an in depth understanding of their machine.
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Software RobotThe Software Robot subteam is responsible for programming autonomous routines and sequences on the robot. Students on the team apply physics and calculus concepts like velocity to real world situations and will learn both Java and Python coding languages.
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Software scoutingThe Software Scouting subteam is responsible for developing a mobile app each season that inputs data about robots at a robotics competition. Creating the app allows us to collect and analyze data that aids our strategists in creating the list of teams we want to create an alliance with during the elimination matches. The subteam is split into two parts: front-end and back-end. Front-end works on the user interface of Software Scouting’s various applications, while back-end develops the server and database. Students on the subteam will learn how to code in various languages such as Kotlin and Python and write software that has a real world application and user feedback.
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Chairman'sThe Chairman's subteam is a group of dedicated students who put together our submission for the Chairman's award, the most prestigious award in FIRST. The award honors the team that best represents a model for other teams to emulate and best embodies the purpose and goals of FIRST. Students on the subteam will work together to create an essay and executive summary as well as organize information about the team and prepare that information for judges.
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strategyStrategy is the other secondary subteam that students can join in addition to their main subteam. Students on the Strategy subteam analyze match videos, game elements, and potential plays to maximize 1678's competitive success. The Strategy subteam coordinates with the Software Scouting subteam to ensure that critical data points are collected each match. Students on the subteam will learn how to analyze different situations, critically think, and evaluate decisions.
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