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Blount County Robotics — FRC Team 4504
We’re a student-led FIRST® Robotics Competition team building competitive robots, growing STEM leaders, and serving our community in Blount County, TN.
Our Mission Inspire young people to become science & technology leaders by engaging them in mentor-guided, student-run engineering, outreach, and business.
Programs
Build robots. Build leaders.
No experience required — we teach everything from the ground up.
Mechanical & CAD
Design in Onshape, prototype parts, manufacture with mills, lathes, and 3D printers.
Electrical & Controls
Wire robots safely, crimp like a pro, configure REV/CTR hardware, and keep it competition-ready.
Software & Strategy
Python/RobotPy codebase, command-based, path planning, vision, scouting, and match strategy.
Business & Media
Branding, social, sponsor relations, grant writing, photography, and event logistics.
Community Outreach
STEM demos at schools & libraries, summer camps, and volunteer initiatives.
Leadership
Student project management, subteam leads, documentation, and continuous improvement.
The Season
From kickoff to champs
Iterate fast. Document always.
We plan, prototype, test, and improve quickly — capturing everything so next season starts stronger.Kickoff (Jan)
Game reveal, rules deep-dive, and early strategy.
Design → Build (Jan–Feb)
CAD, fabrication, wiring, programming, and testing.
Competition (Mar–Apr)
Qualifiers, playoffs, scouting, and rapid iteration.
Want in? Check our calendar or hit contact.
Students
Grades 9–12 in Blount County. Pick a subteam (or three). Learn by doing.
Mentors
Engineering, software, business, media — a few hours a week makes a huge impact.
Sponsors
Fuel student innovation. Support with funds, materials, machining, or mentorship.
Alumni & Volunteers
Stay connected — events, reviews, and off-season projects always need hands.
Professional tools, student friendly workflow.
Onshape + MKCad
Cloud CAD that keeps everyone on the same page.
REV / CTRE Ecosystem
Modern FRC electronics and motion control.
WPILib + PathPlanner
Command-based control and clean auto paths.
GitHub + CI
Code reviews, style checks, docs, and releases.
How to join Team 4504
Step 1: Say hi
Fill out the interest form and swing by a meeting to check things out.
Step 2: Pick a subteam
Mechanical, electrical, software, business, or media — try a few!
Step 3: Start building
Get a buddy, grab a task, and ship your first PR or part.
You’re in!
Highlights
Team highlights
What makes 4504 special
Robots
See this season’s robot, reveal video, and behind-the-scenes.
Learn more
Awards
Our history at regional events and judged awards.
Learn more
Safety
Training, tool certifications, and pit procedures.
Learn more
Media
Photos, match footage, and social links.
Learn more
Docs
Open subteam handbooks, style guides, and checklists.
Learn more
Contact
Questions? Want a demo at your school or event? Reach out.
Learn more
Calendar
Meetings, outreach events, and competition dates.
Learn more
Sponsors
Sponsor tiers and benefits — grab our packet.
Learn more
Alumni
Where our grads head next and how they give back.
Learn more
Latest Updates
View all posts »Build logs, competition recaps, and technical deep dives from students and mentors.
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FAQs
FAQs
New here? Start with these.
Who can join?
High school students in Blount County. No prior experience required.
Time commitment?
Off-season: 1–2 days/week. Build season: 2–4 days/week plus events.
Cost to participate?
Currently our dues are set at $100. Need-based assistance available.
Do I need experience?
Nope. We teach CAD, coding, tools, safety, and project workflow.
How do I sponsor?
See our sponsor page for tier benefits and our 501(c)(3) info, or email us.
When/where do you meet?
Check our calendar — preseason workshops and regular meetings are posted there.
25+
Students
5+
Mentors
400+
Outreach Hours (yr)
25+
Sponsors
Support Team 4504
Your support funds parts, tools, travel, and outreach — and opens doors for local students.