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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
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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”!
Preparing Ahead for Competitions
By David F., February 22, 2010
Get organized and get ready for the 2010 FIRST regional competitions! Team 2220-Blue Twilight and Team 1816-The Green Machine have put together a checklist and tips to help your team ready for the regional competitions, and what to do when you arrive-on-site. Click here to get started!
The Green Machine Invites You to Its Open House!
By David F., January 22, 2010
Have you ever wanted to meet the members of The Green Machine? Or are you interested to see what a FIRST Robotics team does?
Have you ever wanted to meet the members of The Green Machine? Or are you interested to see what a FIRST Robotics team does? We have the perfect event for you! It’s called SPARK: Sponsors, Parents, Appreciation, Recognition, and Kudos! This year’s community open house, SPARK Day, is taking place on Saturday January 30th, from 12 PM to 2 PM. This is the perfect opportunity to come ask question about FIRST, our robot –in – process, Zazu, and this year’s game “Breakaway.”
FIRST “Breakway” Poses New Challenges to FRC Teams
By David F., January 13, 2010
At Kickoff
At Kickoff
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The day we’ve all been waiting for has at last arrived! Kickoff for the 2010 FIRST Robotics competition took place January 9, as eager robotics team members all over the world watched this year’s Kickoff event via NASA satellite. Team members, mentors and volunteers from 110 FRC teams waited in anticipation at the University of Minnesota’s Northrop Auditorium as this year’s game challenge, “Breakaway,” was unveiled.
How to Prepare for the 2010 Build
By David F., November 20, 2009
To prepare everyone for the season, Edina Robotics FIRST Team 1816-The Green Machine, will host Minnesota Splash, a day devoted to all things FIRST.
It’s what you’ve been waiting for all year and it’s almost here, the 2010 FIRST Robotics Competition Kickoff! But first, to prepare everyone for the season, Edina Robotics FIRST Team 1816-The Green Machine, will host Minnesota Splash, a day devoted to all things FIRST. Minnesota Splash this year will take place Saturday December 5th, and will run from 8 AM to 1 PM. The day begins with a 75-minute team gathering and presentation in the auditorium of Willey Hall, University of Minnesota, on the West Bank campus.
Zeus Gets in Gear During Mini Regional Play
By Kirsten M. and Web Staff, November 9, 2009
Team 1816 went to the Twilight Star Mini Regional, hosted by Team 2220-Blue Twilight, and what an exciting event it was!
Team 1816 went to the Twilight Star Mini Regional, hosted by Team 2220-Blue Twilight, and what an exciting event it was!
It was a busy morning, filled with presentations of interest to new – and veteran – FIRST Robotics teams. The Green Machine presented two seminars. One focused on how FRC teams can promote themselves to corporate sponsors; a second seminar provided teams with an update on this year’s “beta” test of C++ software and new hardware, such as the Classmate PC.
FIRST Robots in Action!
By Kirsten M., October 6, 2009
The Southdale Robotics showcase, taking place from 12 pm to 8 pm in the Southdale Mall Atrium, is free and open to the public.
Come see Team 1816-The Green Machine and other Minnesota FIRST teams this Saturday, October 10. The Southdale Robotics showcase, taking place from 12 pm to 8 pm in the Southdale Mall Atrium, is free and open to the public. Exhibits and demonstrations of the 2009 “Lunacy” robots, and robots from previous competitions, can be seen up close. Team 2169-King TeC, Prior Lake; Team 2220-Blue Twilight, Eagan, and Team 2264-Trojans, Wayzata, are also bringing their robots and spontaneous mini-competitions could happen at any time.
Good Clean Fun at the Team Car Wash
By Kirsten M., September 27, 2009
Rem Washes Cars
Rem Washes Cars
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On September 20 The Green Machine was back in action, though this time we were washing cars for $5 each at the Firestone on 66th St. Customers not only were treated to careful, sudsy, hand-washed care, we also had a chance to talk to customers about FIRST Robotics and our robots. The money raised will be put directly to underwriting our competition entry fees, as well as tournament-related travel expenses to Wisconsin, Minnesota and Atlanta, GA.
A New Look At Robot Programming
By Anna W., September 26, 2009
This season, we are one of 43 FRC teams from around the country and Israel selected to test new control station components as well as software.
Once again, Team 1816 is pleased to announce it has been selected to be a FIRST Beta Testing team. This season, we are one of 43 FRC teams from around the country and Israel selected to test new control station components as well as software. This is a greatly expanded testing program. Last season, The Green Machine was one of 18 teams selected to test the new Compact RIO and other related hardware and software; this season, we are one of 10 teams selected to test new C++ library functions, as well as new driver station hardware. Other FIRST Robotics teams are testing LabVIEW and new this year, Java, software.
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