Support Robotics Through PLM
Help students build, code, and compete by sponsoring robot parts and giving tax-deductible donations through PLM.
PLM provides the parts, tools, and resources students need to compete in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC). Every donation—whether a general donation or sponsoring a specific robot part—flows through PLM to our robotics program, ensuring that the funds go toward FTC-legal components and support the team’s season.
How Your Robotics Donation Is Used
When you give through this page, your donation goes to PLM and is designated for our robotics program. PLM then uses these funds to purchase FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) legal parts, pay team-related expenses, and make targeted gifts that directly support robotics students.
Sponsor Robot Parts for Our FTC Team
FTC Starter Kit (REV Robotics) – Approx. $695
Control & Power Bundle (REV Robotics) – Approx. $750
EDU Kit Bundle (REV Robotics) – Approx. $500-$1,135
Motors & Servos
• HD Hex Motor (REV Robotics) – Approx. $20 each
• Smart Robot Servo (goBILDA) – Approx. $20 each
• Core Hex Motor (REV Robotics) – Approx. $15 each
Drive & Wheels
• Mecanum Wheel Set (goBILDA) – Approx. $80
• Traction Wheels (AndyMark) – Approx. $15-$30 each
• goBILDA Channel Kit – Approx. $50-100
Sensors & Electronics
• Color/Distance Sensor (REV) – Approx. $30
• Touch Sensor (REV) – Approx. $10
• IMU Sensor – Approx. $15
To sponsor any item, donate the listed amount through the form above and select “Robotics – Parts Purchase” as your designation.
Equip Our Students with Modern AI Tools
Your gift toward AI tool subscriptions empowers our students and coaches with:
– ChatGPT Plus – $25/month per user
– Perplexity Pro – $25/month per user
– Claude Pro – $25/month per user
– Google Gemini Advanced – $20/month per user
Estimated Annual Need: $240-$960 per student/coach
These aren’t luxuries – they’re the same tools used by engineering students at top universities. By funding AI subscriptions, you’re helping build the problem-solvers and innovators of tomorrow.
Shop FTC Parts from Trusted Vendors
Browse FTC-legal parts from these trusted robotics vendors:
– goBILDA: https://www.gobilda.com/ftc-kits
– REV Robotics: https://www.revrobotics.com/ftc/
– AndyMark: https://andymark.com/collections/all-ftc-parts
– Studica: https://www.studica.com/first-tech-challenge
– ServoCity (goBILDA): https://www.servocity.com/gobilda
These vendors provide FTC-legal components including starter kits, motors, servos, wheels, sensors, and structural parts.
Stewardship, Compliance, and Disclaimers
All contributions given through this page are donations to PLM. While every effort is made to honor donor designations for the robotics program, PLM retains full discretion over the use of donated funds in alignment with its mission.
Designated robotics funds are intended to be used for FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) legal parts, registration fees, travel, and related expenses that directly support our robotics team. If a specific part becomes unavailable, changes in price, or is no longer legal under current FTC rules, PLM may purchase equivalent items or apply funds to other robotics expenses.
Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your donation. Retain your Stripe receipt or email confirmation as your donation record.