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Building Robots in a Cave...With a Box of Scraps!

Help me give my students various supplies for designing, building, and making robots that are competitive.

4 donors
$264 goal

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Our students compete in a robotics competition called VRC, VEX Robotics Competition. Each year, the game is different. We are currently in the offseason as our teams did not qualify for Worlds this year.

You never know what you need for the next challenge, but having parts always helps.

This project will provide some basic tools and components for students to modify their designs and make robots that are more competitive, which is pretty important since we are in one of the most competitive robotics regions in the world. From ratchets to rubber bands, this project will provide a lot of little things that will go a long way.

Mr. Adams

Grades 9-12

Arsenal Technical High School

Indianapolis, IN

Indiana

Nearly all students from low‑income households

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This project will reach 130 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Polycarbonate Clear Plastic Sheet 12" X 24" X 0.030" (1/32") Exact with EasyRuler Film, Shatter Resistant, Easy to Cut, Bend, Mold Than Plexiglass. Window Panel, Industrial, Hobby, Home, DIY, Crafts • Amazon Business $9.89 6 $59.34

DURATECH 1/4-Inch Stubby Ratchet Wrench, Socket&Bit Driver, 72-Tooth, Chrome Alloy Made, Chrome Plated Finish • Amazon Business $9.49 5 $47.45

12 Pack Sanding Block -2 Each of 60 80 120 220 320 Grit, Coarse/Medium/Fine/Superfine Sanding Sponge - Washable and Reusable Hand Sandpaper Block Sand Paper Brick for Wood Drywall Metal • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97

17Pcs File Tool Set with Carry Case,Premium Grade T12 Drop Forged Alloy Steel, Precision Flat/Triangle/Half-round/Round Large File and 12pcs Needle Files/1 brush • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99

Alliance Rubber 26644 Advantage Rubber Bands Size #64, 1 lb Bag Contains Approx. 320 Bands (3 1/2" x 1/4", Natural Crepe) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Alliance Rubber 26324 Advantage Rubber Bands Size #32, 1 lb Bag Contains Approx. 700 Bands (3" x 1/8", Natural Crepe) , Beige • Amazon Business $9.36 1 $9.36

T.W Evans Cordage 44-043 1/8-Inch Solid Braid Nylon Rope 50-Feet Hank, White • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Crescent 1/4" Drive 6 Point Standard SAE Socket 11/32" - CDS6N • Amazon Business $1.46 5 $7.30

Materials cost			$191.38
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$2.87
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$224.25
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$39.57
Total project goal			$263.82
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$263.82
1 Donor			-$112.13
Donations toward project cost			-$112.13
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$0.00
match offer			-$131.91
Match offer toward project cost			-$112.12
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$19.79
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$19.79
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Building Robots in a Cave...With a Box of Scraps!

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Equity Focus

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Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

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Where your donation goes

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