Team Roboto #447 is a FIRST Robotics (www.usfirst.org) team made up of high school students from Madison County, Indiana. As we continue our mission of helping mold the area youth to become leaders of the future we need your support.
Current Needs:
Team Roboto is in the process of renovating a build space to turn it into a Youth Maker Space. We are looking for donors and sponsors to help fund this project.
Equipment Wish List
CNC Router: A versatile tool for cutting various materials precisely.
Price: $15,000 – $25,000
CNC Mill: Ideal for precise machining of metal, wood, and plastics.
Price: $15,000 – $20,000
3D Printers: For rapid prototyping and creating custom parts.
Price: $3,000 – $5,000
MIG Welder: For metal fabrication and assembly.
Price: $2,000 – $4,000
Bandsaw: For cutting metal, wood, and plastic with precision.
Price: $1,000 – $2,000
Drill Press: Essential for accurate drilling of holes in various materials.
Price: $500 – $1,500
Bench Grinder: For sharpening, shaping, and deburring metal.
Price: $200 – $500
Belt/Disc Sander: Useful for shaping and finishing materials.
Price: $300 – $800
Please consider helping support this team, every dollar helps and goes directly towards supporting the mission.
Annual Competition Expenses:
FIRST Registration | $5,000 |
Region Events (2) Travel | $5,000 |
World Championships Entry * | $5,000 |
World Championships Travel * | $3,000 |
World Championships Shipping * | $500 |
Robot Parts (Proto Type/ Practice) | $8,000+ |
Robot Parts (Competion Bot) | $3,500+ |
Estimated Expenses | $29,500 plus Labor/Rent/Utilities/Equipment Use |
* when qualified |