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Zeus Dazzles Tech Fest 2010 Visitors

By David F., March 6, 2010
Outreach
Visitors at Tech Fest

Visitors at Tech Fest

Visitors at Tech Fest

Visitors at Tech Fest
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With our 2010 robot, Zazu, on its way to the Wisconsin Regional, The Green Machine turned its attention back to its 2009 robot, Zeus, getting it ready for a day of spinning and dropping balls at this year’s Tech Fest. This special event, which attracted more than 2,000 visitors throughout the day February 27, is sponsored by The Works, a hands-on engineering museum Edina, in celebration of National Engineers Week. This year, the event was produced in conjunction with the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology.


Animation, CAD, Expand FIRST Program Appeal Beyond Robots

By David F., February 27, 2010
Teams can use Autodesk 3dStudio Max or Maya software to create an animation that answers the season’s challenge. This year, the theme was “Change Your World.”

One of the reasons why many students join FIRST is that it offers something for everyone. One of the activities that only somewhat involves “the robot” is animation. Teams can use Autodesk 3dStudio Max or Maya software to create an animation that answers the season’s challenge. This year, the theme was “Change Your World.” After much brainstorming, the animation subteam decided to focus on the ever-present need to find new energy resources.


Dow Gets A Sneak Peak at Zazu

By David F., February 23, 2010
Mr. Jons Visits

Mr. Jons Visits

Mr. Jons Visits

Mr. Jons Visits
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With barely hours left in the build season, it’s coming down to the wire. Team members of The Green Machine were busily working on this year’s robot, Zazu, when they received an unexpected visitor to their Edina High School workshop. Steve Jons, of Dow Water Solutions, a Green Machine sponsor, came to check in to see the progress on our 2010 robot. Mr. Jons heard about FIRST Robotics from his neighbor. Ever since, he has been a proud supporter of FIRST, as he put it “it’s a really neat program”!