About BRC

Berthoud Robotics Club Scholarships

In 2013 a Berthoud Robotics scholarship fund was set up in memory of Dan Schlagel.  The scholarship fund provides assistance to students who would like to participate in Robotics but are not able to  afford the yearly club fee.  To date, Berthoud Robotics has not turned away any student for financial reasons.  The club replenishes the scholarship fund through corporate donations.  Any student in need can discuss your current situation with the team coach or with president@berthoudrobotics.org.  Scholarships are used more frequently than  might be expected so do not hesitate to ask.


Berthoud Robotics Headquarters

The Town of Berthoud is currently allowing BRC to use the old town hall (328 Massachusetts Ave) as our world headquarters.  Having this space made available to us is critically important for the town students.  It provides a consistent place where the teams can meet and allows the club to keep fields in the operational setup so that time isn't wasted each time the teams show up.  Please let your town councilperson know that you appreciate the town's support.

Berthoud Robotics 501c(3) Status

Berthoud Robotics has had 501c(3) tax exempt status with the IRS since 2013 (EIN:  26-4828813).  The club can receive donations and can be set up for instance, to receive at no cost to the donor such as the King Soopers Community Rewards and we can also receive matching donations from any employer.  Please considering linking your account to Berthoud Robotics.  Typically this involves going to the website of your merchant or employer and searching for our EIN or "Berthoud Robotics" and configuring your account to direct donations to Berthoud Robotics.

Other Robotics Programs in the Area

3D Printing

A gracious Berthoud resident donated a 3D printer to Berthoud Robotics so that we can enhance our member opportunities.  The equipment BRC has is very similar to the printers at BHS and TMS so students may be aware on how to construct models and print objects.


The printer can be used in the following ways for any BRC member that has the required training to use it.  Email the president@berthoudrobotics.org if you would like to receive training.


Priority projects

FREE:                 Prototype objects for BRC Vex Online Challenge Submissions

FREE:                 BRC VexVRC or VexIQ related objects (printing temporary replacement robot parts or field elements)

$0.25 / 10g:    BRC team projects or fundraising objects (BRC supplied filament)

$0.50 / 10g:    BHS projects where the printer at BHS is not available (user supplies printer compatible filament)

$0.75 / 10g:    BHS projects where the printer at BHS is not available (BRC supplied filament)


On a time available basis (discretion of the BRC board as to use and priority calls)

$1.00 / 10g:    Any BRC member personal printing where BRC supplies an available filament

$0.50 / 10g:    Any BRC member personal printing where member supplies the printer compatible filament

$2.00 / 10g:    Non-members printing where BRC supplies an available filament

$1.00 / 10g:    Non-members printing where printer compatible filament is provided


Object models must be disclosed to the supervising BRC board member before starting and any objects may be rejected at the sole discretion of the supervising board member and there is no recourse .  Objects with significant (overnight) run time will be given significant scrutiny.  If you have such a model you may want to contact BRC to see if we can print it at our convenience.  Note that the Loveland Library has the same printers available for library card holders (which anyone can get) at similar costs and has an E-sized printer for large engineering and artistic endeavors.  The Loveland Creator Space has additional programs and equipment including woodworking, laser cutters and a metal shop.


If you would like to use the device, please contact president@berthoudrobotics.org to have your request considered.  We are currently allowing only ABS and PLA and single-extruder compatible objects.  BRC does not have heads compatible with flexible, carbon-fiber or conductive filaments.