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Kickoff Lectures
Team 1403 hosted a series of lectures before kickoff, including talks about Chairman’s Award and Drivetrain and Gear Boxes.
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Team 1403 Gets Involved
On December 1st, members of the cougar robotics team came out to Raritan, NJ, to show support for our troops. They gave their Saturday afternoon to help package care bundles for our troops overseas. Everything from necessities such as toothbrushes and razors to treats like candy and granola bars were packed in boxes and shipped out to the soldiers. The team took part in this event to show appreciation to the men and women who Read more
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Pre-Season for the A/V team
This year seems a promising one as we have grown to a sub-team of 12 members! We have plenty of new video editors, promising photographers and great videographers. And then their’s Peister. We’re currently working on 3 projects at the same time- A tribute video for the late Dr. Kamen, a great volunteer in FIRST and consistant speaker at our kickoff, as well as the brother of Dean Kamen (founder of FIRST). A lightbulb-commercial for Read more
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Robotics 102: Ramp Riot
The Ramp Riot competition is in full swing. Teams from a myriad of states are hoping to go home with the prize. The first few rounds of the competition are done, and many more are ahead. Every team is enthusiastically supporting cheering from the stands, dressed in their team colors. The stadium is filled with cheers. Meanwhile, each team’s mechanical, electrical and programming subsets are working furiously to fix their robots and prepare them for Read more
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Robotics 102: The Pit
The pit is the magical place where the robots are fixed, be it by the the programming, electrical, or mechanical sub-teams. Last-minute bugs in the software are sorted out. The robot is tested and tested again to ensure its successful operation. Joints have missing screws replaced.
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Opening ceremony
The opening ceremony’s starting. Electronic music is playing while they point highlight each team’s awards and background. The team captains are interviewed, about what makes me their robot unique, as well as why they attended Ramp Riot this year.