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Mr. Bren from Palmer, MA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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FIRST Robotics Competition Team 8709

Help me give my students the materials, tools, and equipment needed to grow the robotics program.

  • $5,556 goal

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FIRST Robotics Competition Team at our school is an after school extra-curricular program for students, grades 9-12, to learn about the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through hands-on learning in the field of robotics. Through the FRC program, my robotics team members design, build, and program robots.

These robots then compete at regional competitions, with the potential of qualifying for the Regional Championship Tournament and the World Championship competition.

Last year we competed in Houston Texas at the world championships in our rookie year. This year we are trying to grow our program and support the large influx of students participating on the team.

Mr. Bren Pathfinder Regional Vocational High School Grades 9-12

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Palmer, MA View local requests

More than a third of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

36 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TK77033082T Bench Drill Press Belt, Fixed Speed, 200 RPM 3,630 RPM, 15 in Swing, 115/230V AC, 9/4.5 A • Grainger $838.19 1 $838.19
TK77022849T Rivet Tool 1 1/2 in Stroke Lg, 2,000 lb Pulling Force, 1/8 in Blind Rivet Dia. - Steel, (2) 1.5 Ah • Grainger $396.31 1 $396.31
TK77033058T Hex Broach 1/2 in Hex Size, 1/2 in Drill Size, 12 1/2 in Broach Lg, 1/2 in Min. Lg Of Cut • Grainger $348.27 1 $348.27
TK77033091T Quick Release Pin 17-4 Stainless Steel, Bright (Uncoated), 3/8 in Shank Dia. • Grainger $33.53 10 $335.30
TK77022850T Ratchet Kit 35 ft-lb Fastening Torque, 450 RPM Free Speed, 1 1/2 in Head Wd, (2) 2.0 Ah • Grainger $317.21 1 $317.21
Acer UT241Y bmiuzx 23.8” Full HD (1920 x 1080) Zero Frame IPS Touchscreen Monitor with Dual-Hinge Tiltable Stand (USB 3.1 Type-C, HDMI & VGA ports),Black • Amazon Business $268.95 1 $268.95
TK77033081T Manifold Anodized Aluminum, NPT, 1 5/16 in Overall Ht • Grainger $83.48 2 $166.96
MASTERCANOPY Durable Ez Pop-up Canopy Tent with Roller Bag (10x10, Blue) • Amazon Business $159.95 1 $159.95
TK77033072T Aluminum Round Tube 6061 Aluminum, 0.118 in Inside Dia, 3/16 in Outside Dia, 6 ft Overall Lg, Mill • Grainger $36.17 4 $144.68
TK77033089T Gaffer's Tape Black, 2 13/16 in x 54 yd, 11.5 mil, Vinyl Coated Cloth Backing, Rubber Adhesive • Grainger $51.51 2 $103.02
TK77022851T Screwdriver Kit 130 RPM Free Speed, (1) Bare Tool, (4) Batteries, (4) AA, 6V DC, Straight, Std • Grainger $12.08 8 $96.64
TK77033071T Aluminum Round Tube 6061 Aluminum, 0.444 in Inside Dia, 1/2 in Outside Dia, 6 ft Overall Lg, Mill • Grainger $41.80 2 $83.60
TK77033060T Rod End Male Plain, 52100 Steel Spherical, Left Hand, 1/2"-20 Thread Size, 0.500/0.502 in • Grainger $9.65 8 $77.20
TK77033059T Rod End Male Plain, 52100 Steel Spherical, Right Hand, 1/2"-20 Thread Size, 0.500/0.502 in • Grainger $9.64 8 $77.12
TK77033073T Aluminum Round Tube 6061 Aluminum, 0.18 in Inside Dia, 1/4 in Outside Dia, 6 ft Overall Lg, Mill • Grainger $17.73 4 $70.92
TK77033084T Needle Valve 1/4 in NPT, 1/4 in NPT, 200 psi, 28 cfm Max. CFM - Valves • Grainger $32.88 2 $65.76
TK77033064T Rod End Male Plain, 52100 Steel Spherical, Right Hand, 3/8"-24 Thread Size, 0.375/0.377 in • Grainger $6.85 8 $54.80
TK77033078T Aluminum Rod 6061 1/4 in Outside Dia, 6 ft Overall Lg, T6, 40,000 psi Typical Yield Strength (PSI) • Grainger $9.02 6 $54.12
TK77033080T Aluminum Rod 6061 3/8 in Outside Dia, 6 ft Overall Lg, T6, 40,000 psi Typical Yield Strength (PSI) • Grainger $13.41 4 $53.64
TK77033063T Rod End Male Plain, 52100 Steel Spherical, Left Hand, 3/8"-24 Thread Size, 0.375/0.377 in • Grainger $6.66 8 $53.28
TK77033088T Primerless High-Strength Threadlocker 263, Red, Oil Tolerant, 1.69 fl oz, Bottle, 1 EA • Grainger $51.23 1 $51.23
TK77033085T Low-Strength Threadlocker 222, Purple, Oil Tolerant, 1.69 fl oz, Bottle, 1 EA • Grainger $50.28 1 $50.28
TK77033077T Aluminum Rod 6061 3/16 in Outside Dia, 6 ft Overall Lg, T6, 40,000 psi Typical Yield Strength (PSI) • Grainger $12.52 4 $50.08
TK77033087T Primerless Medium-Strength Threadlocker 243, Blue, Oil Tolerant, 1.69 fl oz, Bottle, 1 EA • Grainger $48.99 1 $48.99
TK77033083T Exhaust Port Flow Control 1/4 in NPT Valve Port Size, 0 to 145 psi, Thumb Screw Adjustment • Grainger $11.98 4 $47.92
TK77033066T Rod End Male Plain, 52100 Steel Spherical, Left Hand, 1/4"-28 Thread Size, 0.250/0.252 in • Grainger $5.98 8 $47.84
TK77033061T Rod End Male Plain, 52100 Steel Spherical, Right Hand, #10-32 Thread Size, 0.189/0.191 in • Grainger $5.72 8 $45.76
TK77033062T Rod End Male Plain, 52100 Steel Spherical, Left Hand, #10-32 Thread Size, 0.189/0.191 in • Grainger $5.70 8 $45.60
TK77033065T Rod End Male Plain, 52100 Steel Spherical, Right Hand, 1/4"-28 Thread Size, 0.250/0.252 in • Grainger $5.66 8 $45.28
TK77033070T Straight Flute Tap 1/2"-20 Thread Size, 1 21/32 in Thread Lg, 3 3/8 in Overall Lg • Grainger $22.59 2 $45.18
TK77033090T Gaffer's Tape White, 2 13/16 in x 54 yd, 11.5 mil, Vinyl Coated Cloth Backing, Rubber Adhesive • Grainger $43.16 1 $43.16
TK77033079T Aluminum Rod 6061 5/16 in Outside Dia, 6 ft Overall Lg, T6, 40,000 psi Typical Yield Strength (PSI) • Grainger $10.66 4 $42.64
TK77033074T Triple Head Lever Bender 3/16 in1/4 in5/16 in3/8 in Outside Dia. Tubing (In.), 0 to 180 • Grainger $38.01 1 $38.01
TK77033075T Aluminum Round Tube 6061 Aluminum, 0.305 in Inside Dia, 3/8 in Outside Dia, 6 ft Overall Lg, Mill • Grainger $18.13 2 $36.26
TK77022853T Ring Terminal Blue, Nylon, 1/4 in Stud Size, 6 AWG to 6 AWG WIre Size Range, 10 PK • Grainger $17.06 2 $34.12
TK77022854T Crimper 16 to 5 AWG, 11 1/4 in Overall Lg, Deluxe Cushion Grip, Manual, Crimper Crimper • Grainger $26.99 1 $26.99
TK77033069T Straight Flute Tap 3/8"-24 Thread Size, 1 1/4 in Thread Lg, 2 15/16 in Overall Lg • Grainger $13.36 2 $26.72
TK77022852T Socket Bit 1/4 in Drive Size, Torx Tip, T15 Tip Size, 1 1/2 in Overall Lg, Torx • Grainger $2.67 10 $26.70
TK77033068T Pipe and Conduit Thread Tap 1/4"-28 Thread Size, 1 in Thread Lg, 2 7/16 in Overall Lg • Grainger $12.14 2 $24.28
TK77033067T Left Hand Flute Tap #10-32 Thread Size, 1/2 in Thread Lg, 2 3/8 in Overall Lg, Plug • Grainger $10.75 2 $21.50
TK77033076T Aluminum Rod 6061 1/8 in Outside Dia, 6 ft Overall Lg, T6, 40,000 psi Typical Yield Strength (PSI) • Grainger $3.25 6 $19.50
TK77022848T Hard Hat Front Brim Head Protection, ANSI Classification Type 1, Class E, Yellow, No Graphics • Grainger $9.74 2 $19.48
TK77033086T Primer and Activator SF 7649, 1.75 fl oz, Bottle, Green • Grainger $19.10 1 $19.10

Materials cost

$4,622.54

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$69.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$4,721.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$833.27

Total project goal

$5,555.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $5,555.15

1 Donor

-$4,721.88

Donations toward project cost

-$4,721.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$833.27

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 $0.00

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