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Welcome to the National Instruments Community for FIRST Robotics. Read the latest training tutorials, watch cool videos, download example programs, and connect with real-world engineers from around the world. FIRST Community content is intended for users 13 & up.

Community Spotlight

Teams that use Twitter!

Want to keep up-to-date with your favorite FRC and FTC teams? Many have started using Twitter to let people know how construction is going.

 

 

Team 8: Paly Robotics

Team 2129: Southwest Robotics

Team 1108: Panther Robotics

Team 1540: The Flaming Chickens

Team 2374: Jesuit Robotics

Team 126: Gael Force

Team 1126: SparX Robotics Team

Team 1515: Beverly Hills High School Robotics

Team 604: The Leland Robotics Team

The 2009 FIRST Championship


And now, follow US on Twitter! We're posting cool robot news, updates about Robo Showdown, and tips to help you build the best robot possible!

CLICK HERE!!!

Robo Jokes!

Keep an eye on this section for a constantly-updated selection of the funniest robot jokes around. Think you can top these? Send your favorite robot jokes to nifirstrobotics@gmail.com, and we'll post the best ones on our site!

 

 

What's a robot's favorite snack?

Microchips!

 

What's a robot's favorite band?

AC/DC!


Where do robots live?

Circuit city!


What's a robot's favorite type of music?

Heavy metal!


What do robots' gravestones say?

Rust in peace!


Why was the robot so brave?

Because he had nerves of steel!

Take Action!

July 1: LAST DAY TO REGISTER for Robo Showdown 2009!

 

July 1 is the final day that teams can register for Robo Showdown 2009, the FRC Offseason Competition hosted by National Instruments! The Showdown runs August 5-6 in Austin, Texas.

Think you're ready? Check it out here!

Need help with your FRC project?

Ordering cRIO-FRC Parts

Click here to order replacement or new parts for your cRIO-FRC Hardware.

 

Once per year, your team may be eligible for an additional CompactRIO-FIRST kit at the discount price of $750.

 

Call 1-866-511-6285 to check eligibility!

 

What Does Dean Kamen Think About the 2009 Control System?



Meet the NI FIRST Community Staff


Stephanie Brierty

K-12 Product Marketing Engineer

Greg McKaskle

Software Architect

Christy Dellas
FRC/FTC Project Manager

Bob Hoffman

Applications Engineer -

FIRST AE Team Lead

Joe Hershberger

Staff Software Engineer

Thomas Dohse
Software Engineer

Leshia Hoot

FIRST Community Project Manager

 

You can find out more about our great staff  Not authorized to view the specified document 4904!