We have some needs that occur every few years or so due to changes in technology or wear and tear. Some of these needs include:
3D printers
Power tools & batteries
Motors and other motion parts
Electronic components
See our current needs at Wishlist.com
Many of the items we need are consumables that we use every year running our team and building our robot
Each year we need a variety of parts to build our robot which cannot be reused or become worn to a point were we cannot use them any longer. See our current needs at Wishlist.com
Each year we have to purchase new team uniforms for our new team members as well as our team t-shirt that displays all of our sponsors' logos which we where to competitions and other formal events.
Food is always a good motivator for teenagers. During our official season from January through April, our team works late during the week and on weekends and we like to feed our students.
We use SignupGenius
Each year we use a variety of construction materials such as plywood, dimensional lumber, and fasteners to build game field components so we can test our robot. We are able to reuse some materials but not all.
Each year we create signage for our pit area in competitions to display who our sponsors are as a thanky for their support.
In order to run our team we sometimes need access to team collaboration and communication tools. These services usually have monthly or annual fees.