This years robotic kick off was another success. This Saturday we learned what the new game would be...they call it Aerial Assist!
http://www3.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/2014-game basicly
AERIAL ASSIST is played by two competing Alliances of three Robots each on a flat 25’ x 54’ foot field, straddled by a lighting truss suspended just over five feet above the floor. The objective is to score as many balls in goals as possible during a 2 minute and 30 second match. The more Alliances score their ball in their goals, and the more they work together to do it, the more points their alliance receives.
The match begins with one 10-second Autonomous Period in which robots operate independently of driver. Each robot may begin with a ball and attempt to score it in a goal. Alliances earn bonus points for scoring balls in this mode and for any of their robots that move in to their zones. Additionally, each high/low pair of goals will be designated “hot” for five seconds, but the order of which side is first is randomized. For each ball scored in a “hot” goal, the Alliance earns additional bonus points.
For the rest of the match, drivers remotely control robots from behind a protective wall. Once all balls in autonomous are scored, only one ball is re-entered in to play, and the Alliances must cycle a single ball as many times as possible for the remainder of the match. With the single ball, they try to maximize their points earned by throwing balls over the truss, catching balls launched over the truss, and scoring in the high and low goals on the far side of the field.
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I am also trying to prepare for a 3000 person, 30 team scrimmage-organizing the food, volunteer help to set up, for the event and cleanup, media coverage including DJ and MC, political figures.....it go on and on-busy busy days ahead of us!!
James S. "Jimmy" Wilby, 61, of Suffield, entered into eternal life on Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, at Hartford Hospital. Jimmy was born in Springfield, the son of the late Lewis E. Sr. and Leila (Croteau) Wilby. He resided in Enfield for most of his life and most recently became a resident of Suffield. Jimmy was a graduate of Enfield High School Class of 1970. Prior to retiring, he was employed for 40 years as an operating engineer with Local 478. He was a master mechanic and an accomplished musician, enjoying NASCAR, motorcycle trials, and the Beatles. Jimmy is survived by his son, Chad S. Wilby of Bridge, Va.; and grandson, Brayden Ledger Wilby of Chandler, Ariz. He also leaves five brothers, Lewis E. Wilby Jr. and wife, Jeanette, of Enfield, Jeffrey M. Wilby of Suffield, Gregory S. Wilby and wife, Cindy, of Dunkirk, Md., Shawn J. Wilby and wife, Denise, of Enfield and Douglas P. Wilby of Sterling, Va.; along with many nieces and nephews. Jimmy was predeceased by his former wife, Deborah Star Wilby.A memorial service will be held Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels, 43 Shaker Road, Enfield. Calling hours will be prior to the service from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial donations in Jimmy's memory may be made to St. Patrick Church Renovation Fund, 64 Pearl St., Enfield, CT 06082
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Another busy week two in the robot build for Aces High 176. Still lots of prototyping and design going on. Stephens been busy making parts on the CNC and Lathe machines. The team has decided to go ahead with our scrimmage http://aceshigh176.org/ss-scrimmage Lots of work ahead for both of us!! Had a bit of tension for Sundays build...it was a great game and Denver pulled it off-We are headed to the superbowl!!!
The scrimmage is coming along. Found out the FIRST would not be able to provide us with the field like in scrimmages past. So, if we want to have a scrimmage, we will have to make a field. Stephens duties have now been shifted to help create and build a field we may use. Things are coming together for the scrimmage, but unfortunately this year our profit margins will be zero or in the red because of the field build!!! Cant wait to see what Feb brings!!! The students are busting their butts to make this scrimmage a success!!!
Our FTC team is called Aces High Too! What a great group of kids in this group. They have their first scrimmage Jan 18, 2014 We wish them the best of luck!!!
