GCL Virtual Series
Robotics WebinarOverview
Girls computing league is conducting online webinars on FTC and FLL, two different levels of FIRST robotics competitions.
Our target is to explain in-depth what steps to take to set up your team for success. The webinars will include information on the major components that are crucial for competing in FIRST Lego League (FLL) and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), including, and not limited to: robot design, programming, and Computer Aided Design (CAD). We will also help provide information that will make teams look more presentable in front of judges. Each webinar will be two hours long and will include a Q&A session.
These webinars are conducted for kids to learn the basics of STEAM, technology, and designing. We hope you can join our event and come out more knowledgeable about not only FLL and FTC but also robotics in general.
Schedule of Events
More Info
FLL Webinar - 2:00 PM
About Building: Large and small motors, Color, touch, gyro, and Ultrasonic Sensors, Gears
Programming: Mindstorms block programming, Simple moving and/or line following program
Project
Core Values of FLL
Robot Demo: Virtual demo of simple line following (or simpler program)
YouTube video of FLL game
Q&A Session
FTC Webinar - 4:00 PM
CAD Demonstration: Introducing CAD and how it works, Explaining autobox fusion /Onshape
Robot Demo: Video of matches
About building: Motors vs. servos, Types of wheels, Types of sensors, Custom base or TileRunner, Common attachments, Linear slides
Programming: Onbot Java, How to connect phones, Android Studio, Common methods
Engineering Notebook/Outreach/Presentation: What they are, How detailed they should be, How to best present in 5 minutes
Q&A Session
About
GirlsComputingLeague a nonprofit who aims to empower underrepresented groups in the technology workplace by fostering the interests of young women in computer science, data science, and technology. We specialize in teaching computer science, data science and information technology concepts to students in Northern Virginia and the Washington Metropolitan area.
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GirlsComputingLeague is indeed a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 47-5186652). All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowable under IRS regulations. We rely on corporate sponsors and individual donors to fund our programs and our team is entirely volunteer-based. You can see a full list of our Executive & Corporate Supporters on our Supporters page. Thank you for considering donating to GirlsComputingLeague. We truly appreciate your generosity!