BONDS members learn a wide variety of skillsets from our volunteer mentors. Click "Learn more" below to explore the different subteams!
Build
If you're interested in hands-on manufacturing and building, check out the Build Team! - Train with and use power tools - Manufacture parts with machines and mills - Build the robot and troubleshoot issues
Programming
If you're interested in logic puzzles and coding, check out the Programming Team! - Learn Java! - Code and debug the robot to move autonomously - Work with drivers to customize robot control to their preferences
CAD (Robot Design)
If you're interested in 3D Modeling and mechanical design, check out the CAD Team! - Learn Computer Aided Design (Onshape) - Design robot pieces for manufacturing - Produce a 3D version of the robot to show sponsors and judges
Electrical
If you're interested in electronics or circuits, check out the Electrical Team! - Learn the components in the robot's electrical system - Learn electronic basics (like CAN, soldering, crimping, etc) - Wire the robot to move and route the wires where trhey need to go!
Graphic Design
If you're interested in graphic design and branding, check out the Graphic Design team! - Design posters, pamphlets, and banners for recruitment, outreach, and competition - Design t-shirts based on the game theme - Update the team website
Marketing
If you're interested in creating content for social media and/or Youtube, check out the marketing team! - Collect material for and edit a season recap video - Post to the team's tiktok and instagram - Take and organized photos and videos for promotional material (recruitment, sponsorships)
Business
If you're interested in working with numbers and promoting organizations, check out the business team! - Work with mentors to create subteam budgets - Teach and encourage students to reach out to local businesses - Work with Marketing and Graphic Design to create content for promotional materials!
