Courses for Volunteers
Arduino Programming for Gizmo
This course will show you the basics of using Arduino to program the Gizmo control system. Each lesson features a video presentation and supporting...
BEST Gizmo Getting Started
This course is for all BEST participants and gives an introduction to the Gizmo control system. It covers basic functionality of and general use...
BEST National Registry for Hub Volunteers
This course will take you through all of the functionality of the BEST National Registry from the hub volunteer perspective.
BRI Dashboard
Learn all you need to know about the BRI Dashboard and hub management.
Design Reviews
This course discusses Engineering Design Reviews in the context of the BEST Robotics competition. It includes discussion about Preliminary Design Review and Critical Design...
Gizmo FMS for Hubs
This course walks hub volunteers through setting up the Gizmo Field Management System.
Gizmo Setup for Hubs
THIS COURSE IS NOT FOR STUDENTS….unless you were specifically instructed to follow these directions!!! This course is for BEST Hub volunteers and explains how...
Hub Systems and Applications
This course takes the hub volunteer through an overview of each of the systems and applications utilized by hubs and championships as they implement...
Mathworks Simulink Workshop
Learn the basics of using Mathworks MATLAB and Simulink software to program virtual robots and your own BEST robot.
Mathworks Train the Trainer
Have you thought about become a trainer for Mathworks MATLAB and Simulink? This course is designed to give you all the information needed to...
New Hub Development
This course concentrates on the procedures and information necessary when developing a new hub within the BEST Robotics program. The target audience is leadership...
Photography Basics
Have you ever wanted to get better at photography? What makes a good photo? How can you improve your shots? Take a walk through...
Python Programming for Gizmo
This course will show you the basics of using CircuitPython to program the Gizmo control system. Each lesson features a video presentation and supporting...
Using The Online Scoring Manager
Takes the guesswork out of using the BEST Online Scoring Manager.
On Demand Lessons
Resources
BEST Control System (Gizmo)
- Going to Gizmo – For Hubs (Slides)
- Gizmo Team Experience (Slides)
- ProtoSeason Slides
- Kit Topics
- Gizmo Troubleshooting Guide
- BEST Motor Specs
Robotics Design Tools
- BEST Kit CAD Models
- Tools Tips and Materials
- Wolfram Alpha
- CAD Software
- BEST Consumables
- Zumobot Simulink Library
- miniQ Simulink Library