Velocity RaptorsVELOCITY RAPTORS

TRAINING CURRICULUM

Preseason bootcamps that prepare new students for build season.

Mechanical

Drivetrain fundamentals, COTS components, fasteners, and shop safety.

  • Shop safety certification (required before using power tools)
  • Intro to Onshape - sketches, parts, assemblies
  • Drivetrain design basics

Electrical

Wiring standards, motor controllers, sensors, and pneumatics.

  • Crimping and wiring practice boards
  • REV / CTRE motor controller setup
  • CAN bus and PDP layout

Programming

Java, WPILib, and our codebase conventions.

  • Git + GitHub workflow
  • Command-based programming
  • Vision and odometry intro

Impact / Business

Outreach planning, sponsor outreach, branding, and award submissions.