Mechanical

The Mechanical team  is responsible for maintaining the physical shape and mechanisms of the robot itself. They are primarily seen working on the robot directly or working on attaching a mechanism  onto the robot later. They also use 3D modeling (CAD) as well as physical modeling and planning in order to build and innovate the robot throughout the year.

Programming

Programming team is responsible for maintaining the digital aspect of Robotics and working on the software of the robot. They are primarily seen all around, whether it be working on code on a desk far away or right next to it testing code in real-time. programming is reponsible for commanidng the robots descisions and actions in Autonomous periods.  They also maintain the software for the robot and computers used to work on it.

Drive Team

Drive Team is responsible for effectively driving the robots at competitions and showings. Usually this is a secondary role and is not the focus, so they are usually seen doing whatever other job they prefer to. They also maintain the driver station and making real-time fixes.

Pitt Crew Team

Pitt Crew is a special sub-team only during our competitions, which includes team members who are actively part of working on mechanisms  as well as programming  and electrical  members.  This sub-team is actively seeking to repair the robot during qualification matches, often with large amount of pressure and stress added to the mix. Most people desire to be on this sub-group this team is the most active with the robot throughout our competitions. 

Electrical

                                      This group is specifically assigned to the wiring of the robot, more so to connecting the programming of the robot to the mechanisms of the robot. With electrical, their main focus is that the robot receives  power and that every single component is connected efficiently  and correctly. Important aspects of our robot such as the RoboRio, CANBUS, and PDH are all important organs of the robot necessary for the robot moving and working. 

Outreach

The Outreach Department is responsible for working on extra things without directly working on the robot. They design webpages, shirts, buttons, and other forms of media open to the public to represent Team 5430! They also work on finances, grant writing, and presentations to elementary & middle schools and council boards. They are commonly seen planning presentations, writing grants, and presenting to other schools. 

CAD ( Computer Aided Design)

           CAD in essence is the fundamental bridge between the plans and abstract ideas of the team, and the physical material modeling. In order to plan the bulding  of the robots mechanisms. CAD is our way of 3-D designing , the robot and space inside of it before wasting any  material. This team and app helps provide a mental workspace where our team can sketch ,draw and plan materials into a digital blueprint  before those ideas are manufactured and assembled into mechanisms. 

Workshop

The Workshop department manages the tools and items in the workshop's inventory and focuses on the safety of team members working on the robot. They may not work directly with the robot, but they are essential to maintaining the workshop and letting the mechanical team maintain and build them.

                                     E-Board 

     E-Board ( Executive Board) is the main government body that represents the voices of the best and brightest students among the team. Their talented skills and knowledge serve as a helpful input in order for decisions  that impact the rest of the team.  This position is highly sought for, especially among younger members due to more decision  and authority granted to them. There are only 7 team members allowed in this governing body due to logistical issues, and in order for the students to decide when a tie is made in a decision.   Although mentors /teachers can still overide in case of safety ,egregious, or financial decisions  , they decide on issues such as planning, organizing, building, and design.