Information for pearadox members

For new members

Hello!

Have questions about joining the team? Please check out our FAQ and informational presentation at the bottom of this page. Want to see what we did in 2021? Check out our recap video! 2022 recap video coming soon

Pearadox Robotics is a year-round program. We start recruiting new team members primarily at the beginning of summer. Please use our contact page if you have any questions. Below you will find our presentation given to new members, and the list of items to do to join the team
When you want to start attending meetings please complete the following:
  • Take the Student Registration Survey
  • Take the Guardian Registration Survey
  • View the Informational slides linked above or watch an old recording of the 2021 informational session here 
  • Read through the Team Handbook and bring in a signed Code of Conduct
  • When you fill out the above surveys, I will add you as either a full-member (students) or a limited member (parents) to the team Slack account (note: I'm probably going to only add people about once a week). We use Slack as our primary form of communication. Parents can be added as full-members if desired, but it's generally more confusing/overwhelming, so parents are typically added as only members of the announcements, general, using slack, and parents channels. We've created a slack training video to help you get familiar with it
  • Check out our Calendar page and attend meetings (no summer meeting scheduled yet)
  • We strongly encourage students to attend our offseason competitions, the Texas Robotics Invitational July 8/9 and the Remix competition (typically late Oct/early Nov).
  • I encourage everyone to get their own Z.87 Safety goggles (available at your favorite hardware store...most have one that's $5 or less). Put your name on them and don't lose them. Students tend to prefer these instead of these
  • Lunch/registration fees will be accepted at a later date

We are approaching a size on Pearadox where it will be tough to accommodate everyone. We will do our best to get everyone to have the Pearadox experience, but students that do not regularly attend meetings may struggle to stay/feel up to date. 

Want to start learning at home? I recommend checking out our training page (a work in progress) or Spectrums training page (also a work in progress)

Some other places to learn on your own:
  • Design Concepts design.spectrum3847.org
  • Or learning how to CAD (Computer Aided Design)
    • Create an account via Onshape's FIRST Robotics sponsorship: https://www.onshape.com/edu/frc
    • The onshape account is FREE for students and educators, and can be used on any computer with a decent internet connection. There is no software to install. 
    • This video walks through signing up, accessing some important libraries, and navigating to the learning pathways
    • Recommended order of learning pathways is:

For current pearadox members

For current team members, remember to complete:
  • TIGERS (the form after you do something that helps to improve the team, grow the team/outreach/demonstrations, or education the public about STEAM/FIRST)
  • Turn in a signed Code of Conduct Team Handbook
  • Complete your 5 hours of volunteering with an FLL/FTC team in the district (see the Mentoring page for more)
  • Follow these instructions to sign up in STIMS (may not be open until September)
    • These forms are for FIRST - not for the school
  • Fill out the appropriate school forms for field trips