PUBLIC RELEASE ====== Slack Channels ====== This provides a general overview of the Slack channels that are accessible to individuals in the organization. ^ Channel Name ^ Channel ID ^ Visibility ^ Channel Purpose ^ | frc_announcements | #frc_announcements | Private | This read-only channel is used to pass important information to FRC students, mentors, and parents. All students and mentors should be in this channel. | | frc_community_copr | #frc_community_copr | Public | Focused on the community and public relations technical community. | | frc_community_electrical | #frc_community_electrical | Private | Focused on the electrical technical community. | | frc_community_mechanical | #frc_community_mechanical | Private |Focused on the mechanical technical community. | | frc_community_media | #frc_community_media | Private | Focused on the media (photography, videography, animation, documentation) technical community. | | frc_community_programming | #frc_community_programming | Private | Focused on the programming/C&C technical community. | | frc_community_safety | #frc_community_safety | Public | An area for a discussion of safety concerns and topics. May be used later if there is interest in reestablishing the safety technical community. | | frc_general | #frc_general | Private | General discussion on FRC content. This channel can also be used to relay information that may only be relevant to FRC students (e.g., internship opportunities). All students and mentors should be in this channel. | | frc_ipt_awards | #frc_ipt_awards | Private | A discussion area for the awards IPT. This generally focuses on how we plan and prepare for winning awards at competitions. This can also cover submitted awards. | | frc_ipt_branding-merchandise | #frc_ipt_branding-merchandise | Public | A discussion area for the branding and merchandise IPT. | | frc_ipt_endgame | #frc_ipt_endgame | Private | A discussion area for the endgame mechanism IPT. | | frc_ipt_field | #frc_ipt_field | Private | A discussion area for the field construction IPT. | | frc_ipt_frame-drive-elec | #frc_ipt_frame-drive-elec | Private | A discussion area for the frame and drive IPT. | | frc_ipt_gp_aquisition | #frc_ipt_gp_aquisition | Private | A discussion area for the game piece acquisition IPT. | | frc_ipt_gp_handling | #frc_ipt_gp_handling | Private | A discussion area for the game piece handling IPT. | | frc_ipt_gp_scoring | #frc_ipt_gp_scoring | Private | A discussion area for the game piece scoringIPT. | | frc_ipt_human-interface | #frc_ipt_human-interface | Private | A discussion area for the human interface IPT. | | frc_ipt_leads | #frc_ipt_leads_2026 | Private | A channel for the student leadership and IPT leads to discuss various topics. | | frc_ipt_pit-affairs | #frc_ipt_pit-affairs | Private | A place to discuss issues related to the pits, including repair, upgrades, packing, and pit display content. | | frc_ipt_recruitment | #frc_ipt_recruitment | Public | A discussion area for the recruitment and retention IPT. | | frc_ipt_robot_documentation | #frc_ipt_robot_documentation | Private | An area to focus discussion of the overall integration of all robot documentation. | | frc_ipt_robot-build | #frc_ipt_robot-build | Private | A general discussion area for everything related to the robot construction. All students and mentors should be in this channel. | | frc_ipt_scouting_app_dev | #frc_ipt_scouting_app_dev | Private | A channel focused on the development of our scouting application. | | frc_ipt_sensing-vision | #frc_ipt_sensing-vision | Private | A discussion area for the sensing and vision IPT. | frc_ipt_strategy | #frc_ipt_strategy | Private | An area to discuss both general strategy topics as well as issues related to match strategy and alliance selection during competitions. | | frc_ipt_travel-planning | #frc_ipt_travel-planning | Private | This channel focuses on the planning for FRC events. This includes logistics, packing, hotel reservations, and itineraries. | | frc_mentors | #frc_mentors | Private | A channel for the mentor leadership to discuss various topics. | | frc_queue | #frc_queue | Public | This channel is used during competitions to connect to the Nexus queueing software. | | frc_realignment | #frc_realignment | Public | This channel has been used as a forum for a discussion of the IPT focused realignment. | | frc_robot_showcase | #frc_robot_showcase | Public | This channel is a place to post interesting robots. All discussions must take place within a thread and the OnlyThreads software enforces that. | | frc-system-core-alpha | #frc-system-core-alpha | Public | This is an area for a discussion of the SystemCore alpha testing. | | frc_attendance | #frc_attendance | Private | If you aren't going to be attending a meeting, please post that info in this channel. All students and mentors should be in this channel. | | gstems_entrylog | #gstems_entrylog | Public | Any and all issues related to the entry system should go into this channel. | | gstems_fundraising | #gstems_fundraising | Public | Focuses on efforts to raise money for the organization. | | gstems_it | #gstems_it | Public | Direct any IT related issues to this channel. This includes email issues. | | gstems_outreach |#gstems_outreach | Public | Discussions of outreach and public relations events should occur here. | | gstems_socialmedia | #gstems_socialmedia | Public | All social media requests and discussions should take place here. | | gstems_volunteers | #gstems_volunteers | Private | A channel for growingSTEMS volunteers to discuss event planning and what opportunities we can support. |