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This is a must read for all members who would like to help build a robot on any of our teams.  Take the time to read this white paper.  White paper available here. Excerpt from the introduction:

Introduction

This paper is designed to provide a basic understanding of the engineering design process and how to apply it to design of a competition robot. Though the engineering design process can be implemented in a variety of ways, this paper will highlight one particular method. This paper is targeted primarily at beginners but may also be useful for more advanced designers.

About the Author

John Vielkind-Neun has been involved in competition robotics since he was in 11th Grade at Shenendehowa High School in upstate New York. He attended Clarkson University and graduated with a BSME in 2005. Out of college John accepted a job working for Innovation First International as a Mechanical Engineer and relocated to Greenville, TX. He is actively involved as a mentor and lead engineer for Greenville Independent School District Robotics – the “Robowranglers” Team #148.