Introduction

Hi there!

Welcome! We are super excited to have everyone here, and can't wait to introduce (or reintroduce) everyone to the amazing world of robotics. But first, we are going to start slow and get you comfortable with some of the basics.

What's Changed?

In the past, our onboarding has typically consisted of lecture style/interactive content where we would walk you through some of the processes we do in SCR. While this worked really well for some aspects of robotics, like the electrical side, it didn't do as well for others like software. This year, we are taking a different approach and throwing everyone straight into the deep end (with a life jacket of course).

The Deep End?

That's right, the deep end. You will be formed into small groups with the task of a building a small robot. While the robot will be simple at its core, just following some lines and dumping a small bucket, the concepts will stick with you throughout your time in SCR. The "Deep End" also happens to come with more inflatables in the form of written guides. Each week, you will be given a different guide on a different concept.

• Week 1: Electrical Basics & Soldering
• Week 2: CAD Basics & 3D Printing
• Week 3: Firmware Basics & Debugging
• Week 4: Deployment & More Debugging
• Week 5: Conclusion

Will we have help?

Of course! Returning members, including our officer team, will be around to help and guide you throughout the process. We understand that learning something new can be overwhelming, especially in a new environment.

FAQ

• Q: I don't know anything about robotics, is that okay?
  • A: Of course it is! The point of "onboarding" is to introduce you to the wonderful world of robotics and all of its fun quirks from the ground up.
• Q: I cannot make it on one of the days, is that okay?
  • A: Yep! We designed onboarding to be two days a week where both days have the exact same content. We know schedules can be a bit tight, so hopefully having two days can allow everyone to attend!