Why FIRST ?
Causality Manufacturing has had close ties with FIRST robotics since the formation of our company. We believe in the program’s ability to teach and inspire the next generation of problem solvers and leaders to make our world a better place, and do what we can to support that mission.
From mentoring local teams, sharing design resources globally, and providing free and discounted manufacturing services to various teams; we aim to enable all teams to achieve more and carry on the mission of FIRST.
If you or your team need assistance with supplies, manufacturing, or design; please reach out to see what we can do to help!
In an effort to assist teams, we have compiled several online design tools to aid in designing various robot mechanisms. These tools are completely free to use for all teams and individuals.
Timing Belt Calculators
Calculators to assist with designing mechanisms using timing belts and pulleys. Use these to help determine exact spacing for machined parts, and to find alternative pulley combinations to achieve the same center to center distances.
Design Tools
Chain Calculators
Calculators to assist with designing mechanisms using chain and sprocket. Use this to determine ideal spacings for even and tensioned chain links, as well as how to vary sprocket sizes to achieve properly fitting chain runs.
Regression Calculator
Calculator to assist with programming a range based launcher calculator for your FRC robot. Plug in 3 or more valid launch solutions from different ranges, and this calculator will interpolate a formula for your robot code to smoothly score across all possible ranges.
Projectile Motion Calculators
Calculators to assist with launcher design. Use this to decide upon fixed vs variable angle launching, as well as ideal launch angle and flywheel gear ratio. Coming soon: flywheel kinetic energy calculators!