Team 1245 Blog
October 20, 2011
Thanks to mentor Dave Hwang for sharing his trade study strategy with us. We will be using this process a lot during the first week of the build season as we try and make some complicated decisions in a short amount of time. The meet and greet mentor potluck is next week, Wednesday October 26th at 5:30. I realize band students will have to leave at 6:00 for your practice (congrats for your 2nd place finish at regionals btw). This will be an opportunity for parents & students to meet mentors (and me), ask questions about the program and have some time together. Potluck, bring whatever you have. I will supply plates, cups, forks, cups, napkins, etc. Mecanum build is next week. Is your team ready. The schedule will look like this: CAD/Design 3:15 Plans delivered to electrical and mechanical Mechanical 3:15-3:40 install gear boxes on chassis. Pass off to electrical Programming 3:15-3:30 Download code to Crio, pass off to electrical 3:30-3:55 Create wiring chart (PWM 1=right front motor, etc) Electrical 3:15-3:45 Wire and attach all devices to board, ready for motors. Pass back to mechanical Mechanical 3:40-3:55 Attach battery mount to board, attach electrical board to chassis. Pass back to programming/electrical Electrical/Programming 3:55-4:05 Connect motors to power & to Crio, fire up controls 4:10: Robot driving with five minutes to spare!! See you next week!
Thanks to mentor Dave Hwang for sharing his trade study strategy with us. We will be using this process a lot during the first week of the build season as we try and make some complicated decisions in a short amount of time. The meet and greet mentor potluck is next week, Wednesday October 26th at 5:30. I realize band students will have to leave at 6:00 for your practice (congrats for your 2nd place finish at regionals btw). This will be an opportunity for parents & students to meet mentors (and me), ask questions about the program and have some time together. Potluck, bring whatever you have. I will supply plates, cups, forks, cups, napkins, etc. Mecanum build is next week. Is your team ready. The schedule will look like this: CAD/Design 3:15 Plans delivered to electrical and mechanical Mechanical 3:15-3:40 install gear boxes on chassis. Pass off to electrical Programming 3:15-3:30 Download code to Crio, pass off to electrical 3:30-3:55 Create wiring chart (PWM 1=right front motor, etc) Electrical 3:15-3:45 Wire and attach all devices to board, ready for motors. Pass back to mechanical Mechanical 3:40-3:55 Attach battery mount to board, attach electrical board to chassis. Pass back to programming/electrical Electrical/Programming 3:55-4:05 Connect motors to power & to Crio, fire up controls 4:10: Robot driving with five minutes to spare!! See you next week!
September 14, 2011
I must say I've been very impressed so far with the initiative and hard work that has been going on that past few Tuesdays. Especially like to recognize pneumatics for their work in developing a marshmallow cannon. This will be fun once we get it going.
I must say I've been very impressed so far with the initiative and hard work that has been going on that past few Tuesdays. Especially like to recognize pneumatics for their work in developing a marshmallow cannon. This will be fun once we get it going.
At this point we have 37 members on the team which is the largest ever and we are getting a couple new members each week.
I'm attaching some light reading ;-) for anyone who is interested on how mecanum drives work. Warning: Math content contained within. You'll probably need some trig experience to make sense of it, but we'll go over it slowly during our meetings on Tuesday. The wheels are ordered and will be here by next week. We need to do some design work.
New members: get in those parent information sheets back asap. You can't start gathering points towards lettering or receive a Windchill invitation until I get those.
Fundraising: We are going to have to start some fundraising. Chocolate bars should be in soon and we can start selling. If you are planning to skip the fund raising morass altogether and would just like to bring a check from home please bring that in soon. Because of the large numbers and potential for fund raising that goes with them I'm reducing the amount required of each student to $150. If everyone can meet that goal 37 * 150 is $5500 which is the lion's share of the $8000-$10000 we need to compete. If your parent works for a company (such as Ball) which has a matching program for donations let me know and we can leverage that to bring in some extra funds.
Wednesday Workshops: The welding workshop has one more week to go. The next Wednesday workshop will start September 28th and run for three weeks. The topic will be project management. The goal will be to dissect the build season and develop a schedule to lessen the impact on us all. Maximum 4 students, you must commit to being there all three Wednesdays, 3:15-4:00.
With good project management/communication amazing things can happen, check out http://www.2hourhouse.com.
February 07, 2011
Our Saturday sessions have been very productive and focused. Weather reports are calling for a monster storm to hit tonight. Another day off and we may be hurting. Keep your eye on the prize Shazbots, the bot gets bagged up in two weeks from today!
Our Saturday sessions have been very productive and focused. Weather reports are calling for a monster storm to hit tonight. Another day off and we may be hurting. Keep your eye on the prize Shazbots, the bot gets bagged up in two weeks from today!
January 16, 2011
Great Start to the build season Shazbots! We successfully and professionally handled the strategy and design matrixes and are now ready to start the design process. We have an intense week of design and CAD ahead and hope we can start building next week. Keep up the work and remember to keep up the grades too!
Great Start to the build season Shazbots! We successfully and professionally handled the strategy and design matrixes and are now ready to start the design process. We have an intense week of design and CAD ahead and hope we can start building next week. Keep up the work and remember to keep up the grades too!
December 01, 2010
Great thanks to Jeff Davies for bringing in the b*** detonating robot (want to make sure this email goes through the school filters). That was a lot of fun to see robotic applications in work.
If you want to have feedback on our flag design, it is hanging in the lab. I want to get our comments back to Mary Oetting next week.
Remember to bring in those bus permission slips in asap. Let's get this taken care of. Next week is out last meeting before the kick off on January 8th. This must be taken care of before winter break or you won't be able to go to the kickoff.
As to the open enrollment event last night, thanks to those who came in to help. The organizers have some explaining to do and pending that we won't be involved in the evening planned for next week on the 6th. However time may soften my resolve and perhaps the event schedule will be altered to actually include the teachers and students next time. I'll send out another email if help is needed.
Congratulations to those who received their academic letters at this morning's ceremony. As always robotics was well represented on the stage. Keep up the great work!
Great thanks to Jeff Davies for bringing in the b*** detonating robot (want to make sure this email goes through the school filters). That was a lot of fun to see robotic applications in work.
If you want to have feedback on our flag design, it is hanging in the lab. I want to get our comments back to Mary Oetting next week.
Remember to bring in those bus permission slips in asap. Let's get this taken care of. Next week is out last meeting before the kick off on January 8th. This must be taken care of before winter break or you won't be able to go to the kickoff.
As to the open enrollment event last night, thanks to those who came in to help. The organizers have some explaining to do and pending that we won't be involved in the evening planned for next week on the 6th. However time may soften my resolve and perhaps the event schedule will be altered to actually include the teachers and students next time. I'll send out another email if help is needed.
Congratulations to those who received their academic letters at this morning's ceremony. As always robotics was well represented on the stage. Keep up the great work!
November 27, 2010
I hope you all have had a good opportunity to rest and are ready to get back to work. A few reminders: Shop certification is this week immediately following our meeting. This is MANDATORY for anyone who wants to be back in the shop using tools The open enrollment night is this week on Tuesday and next Monday. Thanks to those who volunteered to be there, you will receive outreach points for lettering. The event is from 6-8 Please bring in any outstanding money from chocolate sales Please check your lettering stats to make sure you are getting every point you deserve These people still need FIRST permission to attend the kickoff on January 8th: Daniel E, Max R, Joe K, Matthew M, Ben F, Mehmed, Will S, Emily. Talk to me on Tuesday. Without this taken care of you can't attend the kickoff. I will have BVSD bus permission forms on Tuesday-these will need to be taken home and signed FIRST has released the first six sections of this year's competiton manual. Mostly logistical stuff. You can view them at: http://usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/content.aspx?id=452
I hope you all have had a good opportunity to rest and are ready to get back to work. A few reminders: Shop certification is this week immediately following our meeting. This is MANDATORY for anyone who wants to be back in the shop using tools The open enrollment night is this week on Tuesday and next Monday. Thanks to those who volunteered to be there, you will receive outreach points for lettering. The event is from 6-8 Please bring in any outstanding money from chocolate sales Please check your lettering stats to make sure you are getting every point you deserve These people still need FIRST permission to attend the kickoff on January 8th: Daniel E, Max R, Joe K, Matthew M, Ben F, Mehmed, Will S, Emily. Talk to me on Tuesday. Without this taken care of you can't attend the kickoff. I will have BVSD bus permission forms on Tuesday-these will need to be taken home and signed FIRST has released the first six sections of this year's competiton manual. Mostly logistical stuff. You can view them at: http://usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/content.aspx?id=452
October 13, 2010
Good work yesterday, sorry about my having to rush out of there to parent teacher conferences, but it appeared you all did great without me. Sometimes I wonder if I'm needed at all. ;-).
Thanks to Matthew M & Rebecca for selling candy bars at conferences last night, they raised $73 for the team & earn outreach points for themselves.
Everyone should be checking their lettering stats at http://www.shazbots.org/lettering.php to make sure you are earning all the points you deserve. Let me know if you see any discrepancies.
Thanks to everyone who registered with the team with FIRST. If you haven't already, please to to https://my.usfirst.org/stims/site.lasso. Create an account for yourself, you will need your parents email. They will receive an email from FIRST and must follow the instructions to give you permission to attend FIRST events. Please take care of this ASAP.
Next week mentor Roger Perry will be doing a tap and die workshop for the mechanical team & anyone else interested. Dave Hwang will be leading us a design workshop the week after that.
The Lego League tournament is November 6th. We will need people to help with the set up the night before as well as on the day. Be prepared to sign up next week. This is a major opportunity to earn outreach points for lettering.
I still have copies of SolidWorks for team members to hand out. Swing by and ask me for a disk if you'd like a copy.
Good work yesterday, sorry about my having to rush out of there to parent teacher conferences, but it appeared you all did great without me. Sometimes I wonder if I'm needed at all. ;-).
Thanks to Matthew M & Rebecca for selling candy bars at conferences last night, they raised $73 for the team & earn outreach points for themselves.
Everyone should be checking their lettering stats at http://www.shazbots.org/lettering.php to make sure you are earning all the points you deserve. Let me know if you see any discrepancies.
Thanks to everyone who registered with the team with FIRST. If you haven't already, please to to https://my.usfirst.org/stims/site.lasso. Create an account for yourself, you will need your parents email. They will receive an email from FIRST and must follow the instructions to give you permission to attend FIRST events. Please take care of this ASAP.
Next week mentor Roger Perry will be doing a tap and die workshop for the mechanical team & anyone else interested. Dave Hwang will be leading us a design workshop the week after that.
The Lego League tournament is November 6th. We will need people to help with the set up the night before as well as on the day. Be prepared to sign up next week. This is a major opportunity to earn outreach points for lettering.
I still have copies of SolidWorks for team members to hand out. Swing by and ask me for a disk if you'd like a copy.
October 06, 2010
Good meeting yesterday. Here are a few of the highlights:
Thanks to Grace for an excellent presentation back in the shop. Pneumatics is next week, get ready Emily & Miriam.
As requested at the fundraising meeting, I have ordered some chocolate bars for people to sell. Hopefully they will be in by next week. We will also meet next week to discuss setting up some give back nights at local restaurants. Many students mentioned their parents work for companies that may be interested in sponsoring the team. Please research this and be prepared to report next week if this is you.
If you didn't attend the fundraising meeting and plan to meet your goal by bringing a check from home, please do that ASAP. I would like all fundraising to be completed by Thanksgiving break.
If you borrowed a Solidworks disk, use it to install the software and please return it to me so I can give it to someone else. Note the serial number on the label has an extra 2 at the end. Ignore that as mentioned in my previous email.
I met with the mentors last night after our meeting. They are excited and ready to go. Roger Perry will be offering a Tap and Die workshop on October 19th. Dave Hwang will do a trade study workshop on October 26th. Barry Anderson has offered the use of his TIG welder. Once we get a finished design we can start practicing welding in case we decide to weld the frame in January.
If you are not on Windchill, get there! Thanks to those who are already using it
Good meeting yesterday. Here are a few of the highlights:
Thanks to Grace for an excellent presentation back in the shop. Pneumatics is next week, get ready Emily & Miriam.
As requested at the fundraising meeting, I have ordered some chocolate bars for people to sell. Hopefully they will be in by next week. We will also meet next week to discuss setting up some give back nights at local restaurants. Many students mentioned their parents work for companies that may be interested in sponsoring the team. Please research this and be prepared to report next week if this is you.
If you didn't attend the fundraising meeting and plan to meet your goal by bringing a check from home, please do that ASAP. I would like all fundraising to be completed by Thanksgiving break.
If you borrowed a Solidworks disk, use it to install the software and please return it to me so I can give it to someone else. Note the serial number on the label has an extra 2 at the end. Ignore that as mentioned in my previous email.
I met with the mentors last night after our meeting. They are excited and ready to go. Roger Perry will be offering a Tap and Die workshop on October 19th. Dave Hwang will do a trade study workshop on October 26th. Barry Anderson has offered the use of his TIG welder. Once we get a finished design we can start practicing welding in case we decide to weld the frame in January.
If you are not on Windchill, get there! Thanks to those who are already using it
September 22, 2010
An opportunity to earn outreach points for lettering has come up. On Monday, September 27th during freshman seminar (2:30-3:00) there will be an activity fair in the small gym. I need 2-4 team members to take the robot down and demo it. This is a good opportunity to get the word out about robotics. Let me know ASAP if you wil be able to help out.
Watch for the Windchill invitation in your mailbox and respond. This is an important tool used for design and document management during the build season. If you haven't received an invitation (or lost, deleted, etc. it) let me know & I will resend.
We need to start fundraising, each team member is expected to contribute $200 either through a check from home or through fundraising. If you will be bringing in a check, please do soon right away. We will talk at the next meeting about how we want to go about fund raising.
Thanks to programmers for their demo at the last meeting. Electronics will demonstrate what they do at the next meeting. Mechanical will be the week after that.
Programmers need to define their fall goals next week, thanks to mechanical for their work organizing the shop & electrical for the back closet. An organized workspace will be a great benefit once build season starts.
Joe has some good ideas for the website & wants to get a picture of the team next week. We do that at the rise of our weekly meeting.
Good work all, keep it up!
An opportunity to earn outreach points for lettering has come up. On Monday, September 27th during freshman seminar (2:30-3:00) there will be an activity fair in the small gym. I need 2-4 team members to take the robot down and demo it. This is a good opportunity to get the word out about robotics. Let me know ASAP if you wil be able to help out.
Watch for the Windchill invitation in your mailbox and respond. This is an important tool used for design and document management during the build season. If you haven't received an invitation (or lost, deleted, etc. it) let me know & I will resend.
We need to start fundraising, each team member is expected to contribute $200 either through a check from home or through fundraising. If you will be bringing in a check, please do soon right away. We will talk at the next meeting about how we want to go about fund raising.
Thanks to programmers for their demo at the last meeting. Electronics will demonstrate what they do at the next meeting. Mechanical will be the week after that.
Programmers need to define their fall goals next week, thanks to mechanical for their work organizing the shop & electrical for the back closet. An organized workspace will be a great benefit once build season starts.
Joe has some good ideas for the website & wants to get a picture of the team next week. We do that at the rise of our weekly meeting.
Good work all, keep it up!
September 18, 2010
I have been very impressed with the quality of our new members as well as the willingness of the veterans to assist and help. I have a good feeling about this year. ------------------- Lettering statistics are updated, please check regularly to make sure I am giving you the points you deserve. Lettering stats can be found at the team website: http://shazbots.org Select 'Lettering' from the 'Resources' drop down menu. ------------------ We have defined a design build project for the fall inspired by the pneumatics team-design and build a marshmallow cannon. This would be a cool thing to use during a pep rally/assembly. We will put together design team next week and start the work. Programmers will be presenting next week to the larger group. Electronics the week after that. Get prepared. I will also be doing a Windchill demo next week, look for an invitation in your email to join the Shazbots Windchill project if you don't already have access. (if you don't know what this is, hang onto to the email until next week). ----------------------- Robotics Opportunities September 22 On Wednesday, September 22, the da Vinci surgical system will be on public display at the Longmont Radisson Hotel and Conference Center from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. This is a robot that performs surgery and is used in Boulder. October 2 Labview training in Denver. Three hour training session. This would be great for programmers or aspiring programmers to attend. There is a $20 fee and the team will pay for two programmers that want to attend. First come first serve. See me if you would like to go and I will get you the info and help you register. Lettering points are available for attending either of these events.
I have been very impressed with the quality of our new members as well as the willingness of the veterans to assist and help. I have a good feeling about this year. ------------------- Lettering statistics are updated, please check regularly to make sure I am giving you the points you deserve. Lettering stats can be found at the team website: http://shazbots.org Select 'Lettering' from the 'Resources' drop down menu. ------------------ We have defined a design build project for the fall inspired by the pneumatics team-design and build a marshmallow cannon. This would be a cool thing to use during a pep rally/assembly. We will put together design team next week and start the work. Programmers will be presenting next week to the larger group. Electronics the week after that. Get prepared. I will also be doing a Windchill demo next week, look for an invitation in your email to join the Shazbots Windchill project if you don't already have access. (if you don't know what this is, hang onto to the email until next week). ----------------------- Robotics Opportunities September 22 On Wednesday, September 22, the da Vinci surgical system will be on public display at the Longmont Radisson Hotel and Conference Center from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. This is a robot that performs surgery and is used in Boulder. October 2 Labview training in Denver. Three hour training session. This would be great for programmers or aspiring programmers to attend. There is a $20 fee and the team will pay for two programmers that want to attend. First come first serve. See me if you would like to go and I will get you the info and help you register. Lettering points are available for attending either of these events.
September 08, 2010
Wow that was a lot of young new talent that showed up at the meeting on Tuesday. We easily double the size of the team if everyone returns.I expect a few won't, but even so there will be a lot of raw energy we will need to work to harness. Bodes well for the future of the team. We will collect information from them next week and get those we didn't scare off in the loop and start forming our work groups. Good work everyone at making the new folks feel welcome. <p>&nbbsp;</p> We now have a business manager and a Webmaster. Myranda Prentiss comes to use from the Firebears in Minnesota where she managed that team's finances. She brings some valuable experience to the team and has already started working on our first grant application of the year. Joe Kliewer has taken on the job of webmaster. He was in my web design class last year and will be learning the ropes this year navigating Noah's rather complicated code. We are lucky to have both these individuals as part of the Shazbots this year. <p>&nbbsp;</p> We will start having weekly presentations from the different groups the week after next, so get prepared. We will do programming week after next. Prepare a 10 minute demonstration about what goes on back in that corner for September 21. <p>&nbbsp;</p> Most of you are aware that the Davidoff family lost their home in the fire. Donations are being accepted during your second period class, or you can drop it off with me and I'll make sure it gets turned in. I encourage everyone to give what they can to help.
Wow that was a lot of young new talent that showed up at the meeting on Tuesday. We easily double the size of the team if everyone returns.I expect a few won't, but even so there will be a lot of raw energy we will need to work to harness. Bodes well for the future of the team. We will collect information from them next week and get those we didn't scare off in the loop and start forming our work groups. Good work everyone at making the new folks feel welcome. <p>&nbbsp;</p> We now have a business manager and a Webmaster. Myranda Prentiss comes to use from the Firebears in Minnesota where she managed that team's finances. She brings some valuable experience to the team and has already started working on our first grant application of the year. Joe Kliewer has taken on the job of webmaster. He was in my web design class last year and will be learning the ropes this year navigating Noah's rather complicated code. We are lucky to have both these individuals as part of the Shazbots this year. <p>&nbbsp;</p> We will start having weekly presentations from the different groups the week after next, so get prepared. We will do programming week after next. Prepare a 10 minute demonstration about what goes on back in that corner for September 21. <p>&nbbsp;</p> Most of you are aware that the Davidoff family lost their home in the fire. Donations are being accepted during your second period class, or you can drop it off with me and I'll make sure it gets turned in. I encourage everyone to give what they can to help.
September 01, 2010
Very good meeting yesterday, to recap some of the decisions made and topics discussed: --We want to build a competitive bot this year and continue the tradition of developing a chairman's award presentation --Students would like some general training in all areas so we have some information distributed to everyone on all aspects of how the bot works. Area leaders will be asked to prepare demonstration/workshops and these will be scheduled --FLL tournament will be November 6th --Finances are OK for the start of a year, but fundraising needs to start soon --Developing written procedures will be a focus for the year --Grace would like to weld the frame this year, this is new for us. To get ready she will design and weld a chromoly frame this fall --No takers on preparing the documents for the AAS conference this year. Unless someone steps forward we won't be attending this year --Next week is informational meeting for new members, I will provide some food and a general overview of the program, area leaders should be prepared to talk about and demo their areas --Labview will continue to be the programming language of choice for 2010-11
Very good meeting yesterday, to recap some of the decisions made and topics discussed: --We want to build a competitive bot this year and continue the tradition of developing a chairman's award presentation --Students would like some general training in all areas so we have some information distributed to everyone on all aspects of how the bot works. Area leaders will be asked to prepare demonstration/workshops and these will be scheduled --FLL tournament will be November 6th --Finances are OK for the start of a year, but fundraising needs to start soon --Developing written procedures will be a focus for the year --Grace would like to weld the frame this year, this is new for us. To get ready she will design and weld a chromoly frame this fall --No takers on preparing the documents for the AAS conference this year. Unless someone steps forward we won't be attending this year --Next week is informational meeting for new members, I will provide some food and a general overview of the program, area leaders should be prepared to talk about and demo their areas --Labview will continue to be the programming language of choice for 2010-11
August 12, 2010
Welcome Back Shasbots! The new FIRST season is fast upon us. The lab is getting cleaned up and organized and will be ready for our first meeting of the season. Enjoy the last days of summer and get ready for another awesome FIRST robotics season!
Welcome Back Shasbots! The new FIRST season is fast upon us. The lab is getting cleaned up and organized and will be ready for our first meeting of the season. Enjoy the last days of summer and get ready for another awesome FIRST robotics season!
April 20, 2010
Have a great summer Shazbots! See you in the fall!
Have a great summer Shazbots! See you in the fall!
April 14, 2010
Good Luck Teams 2036 & 1584 at Nationals!
Good Luck Teams 2036 & 1584 at Nationals!
April 07, 2010
Congratulations to all Shazbots who earned their varsity letter at last night's end of the year banquet.
Congratulations to all Shazbots who earned their varsity letter at last night's end of the year banquet.
April 01, 2010
Shazbots's project manager selected as Colorado High School Project Manager of the year by the Denver Metro Project Management Project Management Education Foundation. Congrats Divya!
Shazbots's project manager selected as Colorado High School Project Manager of the year by the Denver Metro Project Management Project Management Education Foundation. Congrats Divya!
March 29, 2010
Here is the link to the photos from the Colorado regional: 2010 Colorado Regional
Or got to your bio under the "team 1245" and find your bio, and click on "view images of..."
Here is the link to the photos from the Colorado regional: 2010 Colorado Regional
Or got to your bio under the "team 1245" and find your bio, and click on "view images of..."
March 28, 2010
Congratulations Shazbots on a successful showing at the 2010 Colorado Regional! Winner-Gracious Professionalism Award Winner-Regional Website Award Winner Shaztastic!
Congratulations Shazbots on a successful showing at the 2010 Colorado Regional! Winner-Gracious Professionalism Award Winner-Regional Website Award Winner Shaztastic!
March 24, 2010
Congratulations to Noah for being selected as a NASA intern at the Johnson Space Center for summer 2010!
Congratulations to Noah for being selected as a NASA intern at the Johnson Space Center for summer 2010!
March 14, 2010
Congratulations to Divya for her acceptance into MIT!
Congratulations to Divya for her acceptance into MIT!
March 09, 2010
T-shirt order went in today. Screwdrivers for swag are expected to arrive today, button is designed and needs to be printed out. Two more meetings until regional!
T-shirt order went in today. Screwdrivers for swag are expected to arrive today, button is designed and needs to be printed out. Two more meetings until regional!
March 03, 2010
Two more meetings until competition! Lots to do still to get ready. Congratulations Shazbots on a successful build season!
Two more meetings until competition! Lots to do still to get ready. Congratulations Shazbots on a successful build season!
February 21, 2010
Scrimmage at CSM yesterday! Although there were communication problems with the field setup, the bot worked great, no break downs, we are ready to ship!
Scrimmage at CSM yesterday! Although there were communication problems with the field setup, the bot worked great, no break downs, we are ready to ship!
February 18, 2010
Last build session tonight, we are alomot done. CSM Scrimmage on Saturday, then we get our lives back. ;-)Great work all!
Last build session tonight, we are alomot done. CSM Scrimmage on Saturday, then we get our lives back. ;-)Great work all!
February 14, 2010
We figured out the code bug, yesterday. Still a little bit behind where we'd like to be, but with a week left, team 1245 is looking good!
We figured out the code bug, yesterday. Still a little bit behind where we'd like to be, but with a week left, team 1245 is looking good!
February 11, 2010
We have integrated electronics, pneumatics and programming! One more week of building before the scrimmage.
We have integrated electronics, pneumatics and programming! One more week of building before the scrimmage.
February 08, 2010
Successful drive practice on Saturday! Next goal is to have pneumatics fully integrated by Wednesday night.
Successful drive practice on Saturday! Next goal is to have pneumatics fully integrated by Wednesday night.
February 01, 2010
Drive Teams have been selected! Team A: Driver:Grace, Secondary Driver: Charlie, Coach:Will/Matt, Human Player: Nathaniel. Team B: Driver: Taylor, Scondary Driver: Trent, Coach: Will/Matt, Human Player: Nik.
Drive Teams have been selected! Team A: Driver:Grace, Secondary Driver: Charlie, Coach:Will/Matt, Human Player: Nathaniel. Team B: Driver: Taylor, Scondary Driver: Trent, Coach: Will/Matt, Human Player: Nik.
January 23, 2010
Successful drive train test this week! We are now onto finalizing the design of our kicker and integrating electronics and pneumatics.
Successful drive train test this week! We are now onto finalizing the design of our kicker and integrating electronics and pneumatics.
January 17, 2010
Shazbots held a successful design matrix yesterday! We now know what we are going to build, now we just have to do it. Onto the CAD!
Shazbots held a successful design matrix yesterday! We now know what we are going to build, now we just have to do it. Onto the CAD!
January 14, 2010
We have decided our strategy for this year, now we just have to figure out how to do it! Design matrix this Saturday!
We have decided our strategy for this year, now we just have to figure out how to do it! Design matrix this Saturday!
January 06, 2010
Lockheed Martin became our newest sponsor with with a donation to the team of $500. Thanks Lockheed!
Lockheed Martin became our newest sponsor with with a donation to the team of $500. Thanks Lockheed!
January 04, 2010
FIRST has released a clue for this year's game! Check it out
FIRST has released a clue for this year's game! Check it out
January 04, 2010
FIRST has released a clue for this year's game! Check out http://usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/content.aspx?id=16075
FIRST has released a clue for this year's game! Check out http://usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/content.aspx?id=16075
December 18, 2009
Congratulations to Divya for being selected as a recipient of the 2010 NCWIT National Award in Computing! She will receive $500, a laptop computer and be honored at a banquet in N Carolina in March.
Congratulations to Divya for being selected as a recipient of the 2010 NCWIT National Award in Computing! She will receive $500, a laptop computer and be honored at a banquet in N Carolina in March.
December 08, 2009
Today is our last meeting before kick off. Have a great break and don't forget to study for finals!
Today is our last meeting before kick off. Have a great break and don't forget to study for finals!
December 05, 2009
We only have one more meeting until kick off. If you have not done so, Please return the permission slip Mr. Clark gave you, and fill out FIRST permission slip. Also, if you have not done so, fill out your bio for the website here.
We only have one more meeting until kick off. If you have not done so, Please return the permission slip Mr. Clark gave you, and fill out FIRST permission slip. Also, if you have not done so, fill out your bio for the website here.
November 18, 2009
Fairview students meet with us today, and decided on two seperate teams working in our facilities.
Fairview students meet with us today, and decided on two seperate teams working in our facilities.
November 10, 2009
Dave Hwang came in today to give a workshop in Trade Studys. This is where new students learned how we make decisions about the robot.
We also discused the upcoming FLL tourniment on November 14th. If you want to help, contact Mr. Clark ASAP!
Dave Hwang came in today to give a workshop in Trade Studys. This is where new students learned how we make decisions about the robot.
We also discused the upcoming FLL tourniment on November 14th. If you want to help, contact Mr. Clark ASAP!
September 29, 2009
A few topics covered today include: We are going to receive a $5,000 donation, everyone should plan to go to Chili's on Tuesday with a coupon, and we now have coupon books for donations now.
A few topics covered today include: We are going to receive a $5,000 donation, everyone should plan to go to Chili's on Tuesday with a coupon, and we now have coupon books for donations now.
March 24, 2009
The competition is this week!
Please remember to be at the school where the flagpole is to meet the bus. We will be leaving at 7:00 am, so be sure to get there early!
Be sure to get lots of sleep and bring money for lunch or bring your own lunch.
We have alot to look forward to this year!
The competition is this week!
Please remember to be at the school where the flagpole is to meet the bus. We will be leaving at 7:00 am, so be sure to get there early!
Be sure to get lots of sleep and bring money for lunch or bring your own lunch.
We have alot to look forward to this year!
March 17, 2009
T-SHIRTS ARE IN! BE SURE TO STOP BY THE LAB AND PICK YOURS UP IF YOU ORDERED ONE! This is our last week for any adjustments, details, and extras to do. Next week is the competition, so be sure that you have your permission slips and everything in order! Talk to Mr. Clark for any details.
March 10, 2009
With CSAP's starting, alot of us are burned out, but we're so proud to see everyone still coming and working hard on the electrical board, the box, and a new cart for the bot. There is still lots to do! Project Management and Business team are working together for the Chairman's Award, and the essay looks great!
March 3, 2009
We have tons of buttons so be sure to stop by and grab a few! And be sure to get all your lettering points in by the end of competition as well. Everyone is working and hard and doing their best! You guys are great, keep going!
February 23, 2009
The deadline for ordering a t-shirt is Thursday this week (2/26). If you haven't ordered a t-shirt yet, this is your last chance.
Button production has begun, they look really good, Nathaniel did a great job on the design. If you'd like a Shazbots button to wear around school to boost awareness stop by the lab. Mr. Clark will give one outreach point (maximum of two points per person) for each time he randomly bumps into you in the hallway wearing a Shazbots button (the key word there is randomly).
February 20, 2009
Time to order t-shirts:Click on the t-shirt link. Do this before next Tuesday as we will put the order in next week. You can bring me a check for $20.Anyone wanting to submit a design for our button should bring it next Tuesday to our meeting. 2.5 inch circular, The words Shazbots, Monarch High School & Team 1245 should all be worked into the design.
Watch the website for Noah's video, it is almost done and is coming together very well.
February 12, 2009
Web team has submitted in the site for the website award. Everything regarding the bot is done. Programs are working, the bot is in good shape, the stickers are on, etc, etc. This Saturday will be the scrimmage at Colorado School Of Mines, so if you are going, please be sure to be at the school by 8:00am. That is when we will be leaving.
Congratulations and Good Job to everyone on the team this year! You all worked really hard and did an amazing job!See you soon!
February 11, 2009
Project Management: Woodie Flowers award still in progressBusiness: Needs to add Colorado Plastics to sponsors list
Electrical: Completed Driver's Station
Pneumatics: Fixed the problems from yesterday
Programming: ALL teleoperated programs
Drive Team: Got more practice in today
Web Team: News Articles are finished
February 10, 2009
Project Management: Woodie Flowers is being worked onBusiness: Done
Electrical: Indicator Light and tidied up wiring
Pneumatics: Fixing kinks
Mechanical: Straightened out wheels and moved liftor motor
Web Team: Working on details
February 9, 2009
Mechanical: working on getting the bot to fit the weight standardsProgramming: Teleoperated is perfected and the autonomous code is ready; working on camera
Electronics: Switches are officially done
Web design: Working like crazy to perfect the website for the criteria
Project Managment: Working on the Woodie Flower's award and Communication plan
Business: Got a bank statement - $42 !
Drive team: Everyone is studying the rules and regulations of the game
February 7, 2009
Finally, this year's team photo was taken.Web : Almost there!
Programming: Working on getting the autonomous and the compressor working. Finished teleoperated.
Electrical : Still working on the kinks
Mechanical: THE BOT IS DONE!!!!
February 5, 2009
Electrical: Built extendor cable to get power to the robot Programming: Is close to finishing the teleoperated program
Mechanical: Remember, the bot must be complete by this Saturday!
Business : Lijit has donated :)
February 4, 2009
Electrical, pneumatics, and programming are doing there best to get the robot working smoothly and efficiently. Some issues were found, and we're not quite sure what they really are, but we will have them fixed soon!
February 3, 2009
Electrical: Finding and fixing kinksMechanical: Working on the bot nonstop!
Programming: Working hard to fix the issues it had yesterday with the electrical and pneumatics board
Pnemuatics: Working with mechanical to ensure that it works with the bot
February 2, 2009
Electrical/Pneumatics: Tested together to see if they worked together; an issue with programming came up though, and is being worked onProgramming: Is looking over the programs again and improving them
Web: Working quickly and swiftly to have the site ready by the award deadline
Mechanical: Your goal is get the bot done by the end of this week.
January 31, 2009
Electrical: Neatened up the wiring on the board and made a troubleshooterProgramming: Continued to improve the code
Mechanical: Arm is up and is extremely busy.
Project Management is going up to Breckenridge today for the AAS Conference today with Fairview High School. Good luck to everyone!
Business Team: Working hard and proficiently
January 29,2009
Electrical: Hooked up the pneumatics board so that it could work; and hooked up the spikeProgrammers: Got the spike working!!!!
Mechanical: Work continues on schedule and improvement is evident. ;)
Team Bios are nearly complete.
January 28, 2009
T-shirt design is done and the link will soon be available as well as an order form on the site.Mechanical team is working on the arm and is nearing completion of the arm. Drive team got a lot of practice in today.
Programmers are working on the official code.
January 27, 2009
Project Management and business team are working hard.The other teams are working very hard as well, and everyone is running ahead of schedule.
Keep up the good work!!
January 26, 2009
Project Management has been working very hard on the AAS Conference documents and presentation and are due to present this weekend. they have done an excellent job so far and we are very proud of them!
The drive team has been getting some more practice in and is getting better! We really are looking forward to competition this year. Electrical
and programming are still working on the kinks, and the pneumatics team has finally started to CAD their design for the pneumatics board.
Mechanical team is finishing the arm and the robot is looking great.
January 24, 2009
The robot is nearing its completion, and the mechanical team is working on the hopper.Electrical team and programming are working together to fix the kinks on the board for the robot.
January 22, 2009
Mechanical team is finishing the arm.
January 21, 2009
Mechanical team has been working on the robot arm and the drive team has gotten in more practice.Programmers are working hard on the latest code.
Electrical team has finished fixing the board and is working on the kinks.
January 20, 2009
Electrical team has gotten the new polycarbonate for the board and has begun working with it to fit the robot.The t-shirt design has been decided on and Maria has begun designing the t-shirts online for ordering.
The mechanical team is working on the arm and drive train of the robot.
Programming has begun to prototype the official code.
January 19, 2009
Business: finished cash-flow assessment, projection income-expense graphs for business planMechanical: Built the trailer, and started drive train
Electrical: The closet is clean!! And CAD-ing is done for the board.
Drive Team: Continue practicing w/ game pieces, and trailer
Programmers: Got camera working
Web design: Fixing the website and is working out the kinks.
January 17,2009
We ordered parts for the arm today.The electrical team has begun CAD-ing the electrical board for this year and is still working on the closet.
The drive team has begun practicing with the prototype of the robot while the mechanical team has finished building the fake hopper.
Programming is getting better with its coding and has finished the Labview code for the camera and is nearing completion of the other codes.
January 15, 2009
CAD IS FINALLY FINISHED! Electrical team is still working on the closet and the mechanical team is still working on building the hopper.
General orders for the robot and whatnot have been called in and we hope to have any extra necessary parts here soon.
January 14, 2009
Tomorrow we begin building the robot, CAD design is complete (minus a few kinks) and the electrical team is finished taking apartLast year’s board is now beginning to clean and organize the electrical closet. Mechanical has begun to build the fake hopper for the robot
for practice.
January 13, 2009
Design matrix is almost done.CAD is almost done designing the arm and drive train.
Electrical team is taking apart last year’s board.
Programming team has been working hard for the autonomous code, and the regular code for the robot
Mechanical team is done with the prototype robot and is getting it ready for the drive team to practice on.
January 12, 2009
Design matrix for the robot is still underway, but we are getting close to a final decision.CAD is perfecting the designs for the arm.
Electrical team has begun looking on last year’s board and CAD-ing this year’s board so that it works with the new drive train.
Mechanical is still working on the drive train.
We are, if anything, ahead of schedule and nearing the completion of the design matrix and beginning to build this year’s robot!
January 10, 2009
We ordered parts for the drive train today.Mechanical team has begun to build the prototype robot for the drive team.
January 8, 2009
Design Matrix: Arm is still being discussed and we are debating over two of the best designs at the moment.CAD: Drive Train and Arm designs almost complete!
Mechanical: Cleaning up the shop and taking apart last year’s drive train.
January 7, 2009
Design Matrix is getting closer to a final decision!Project Management has begun working on the AAS Conference papers.
The Business team has been working swiftly and professionally on getting more sponsors and fundraising for the team.
CAD has begun the designs for the robot arm, and the Mechanical team is still working with the drive train.
Things are looking good so far everyone! Please keep up the good work!
January 6, 2009
CAD: Has begun to create versions of the drive train for the robotMechanical: Is looking over last year’s drive train and looking to see where they can improve on it for this year’s robot.
The team is still heavily discussing the robot and the robot arm with the design matrix.
January 5, 2009
Hello Team,Great work from everybody today, we're off to a great start. If you weren't able to make the kickoff today and want to see the challenge, it is available at robotics.nasa.gov. The drive train is underway and the KOP is inventoried. We meet next on Monday from 3:00-8:00, supper will be at 5:00.
Here is the mentor schedule for the build season. Note that this is subject to last minute changes depending on job issues that may arise for them.
Monday: Dave, Christian, Barry
Tuesday: Dave, Roger, Barry
Wednesday: Roger. Christian, Barry
Thursday: Barry
Saturday: all
I'll be there each night as well, although will probably leave after supper on Wednesdays. Plan on a design matrix for next Saturday to decide strategy/actuation options for herding/deploying the orbit balls. Let's shoot to be driving on Saturday as well if not sooner.
See you Monday!
January 3, 2009
Hello Team,One more day to rest up before the fun begins. Here are a few reminders:
1. Bus leaves at 7:00, get there a little bit early. We don't have a lot of wiggle room built in as we need to be seated in the Imax theater at 8:00 for the start of the broadcast
2. There is no lunch provided tomorrow so either bring a few $$ to grab something at the museum or pack a lunch
3. If you haven't returned your permission slips, bring them tomorrow
I expect we'll be back at Monarch around 12:30-1:00 and those that are available can hang around for a while to do some strategizing.
See you tomorrow!
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