About Us
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About Our Teams
We are sister teams based out of Carmel High School, a public school in Carmel, IN. We compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), building 115lb robots in a game that changes each year. Our students practice community outreach and volunteering along with mechanical, programming, electrical, construction, and business skills, all allowing us to compete at a high level.
The TechHOUNDS
The TechHOUNDS, FRC team 868, are our Junior and Senior robotics students. TechHOUNDS prioritizes advanced techniques and technologies to compete at a high level on the international stage. TechHOUNDS students are prepared with the skills necessary for success in the modern world.
The TechPUPS
The TechPUPS, FRC team 761, are our Freshman and Sophomore robotics students. TechPUPS prioritizes development of relevant skills and gaining experience in working with complex systems. TechPUPS students are prepared with the skills necessary for success later, in TechHOUNDS.
Divisions
Our teams are divided into four speciailzed "divisions", each focusing on one part of the robot or other process.
Robot Operations
Robot Ops is the primary mechanical division of the team. The division is responsible for brainstorming, prototyping, CADing, and developing the final robots used during each competition season.
Programming/Electrical
Programming and Electrical brings the robot to life by writing the code and building the electrical systems that allow it to operate. This division is responsible for the seamless integration of software and electrical systems, as well as developing this very website and other web apps, such as scouting/match strategy.
Framework
Framework is responsible for building a complete practice field specific to each year's game, and the "pit" for robot storage and repair, in addition to supporting mechanical outreach building programs.
Business
Business is responsible for communicating with our sponsors, participating as media at events, and producing our newsletters and merchandise every year.