Forum: Extra Discussion
11-09-2016, 09:46
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,660
Re: paper: Stop the Stop Build - Counterpoint
Lots of folks in this conversation I respect deeply and I know I'm the old head that doesn't spend much time here any more. However, with the escalation of this conversation and the growth of the...
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Forum: General Forum
08-09-2016, 22:18
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,132
Re: 2017 Nasa rookie Grant HELP????
Also,
I don't know how much the NASA Grant application has changed in the past few years - PLEASE follow the 2017 Grant application, but I'm guessing this paper can still be of use to those...
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Forum: General Forum
28-04-2016, 07:30
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Replies: 70
Views: 15,620
Re: 2016 Chairman's Hall of Fame Predictions
This page will give you the complete list of Hall of Fame at least:
http://archive.firstinspires.org/aboutus/first-history#frc_winners
- Teams 7 and 23 need to be added to the 0 column
- Teams 16...
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Forum: Programming
31-03-2016, 15:49
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,330
Re: HELP; moving omni robot to move sideways
You could also use 5 omni wheels in a "H" configuration to achieve the movement you want.
Search CD for "kiwi drive" which is a term that describes the 4-omni wheels (seen in the previous post)...
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Forum: General Forum
28-03-2016, 21:54
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,730
Re: WFFA limits at District CMP
That's a great practice that I would hope many teams would follow. The two teams I was a part of were in the practice of doing this and it's one way to be sure to recognize your mentor meaningfully,...
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Forum: Math and Science
19-02-2016, 10:51
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Replies: 10
Views: 672
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Forum: General Forum
20-01-2016, 10:05
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,935
Re: FRC Robots Aren't Real Robots?
Others have said it above - there is no one agreement here. To add my two cents, as my work/career has evolved from teacher/FRC mentor toward "STEM/robotics education professional" (whatever the...
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Forum: General Forum
11-01-2016, 13:51
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Replies: 3
Views: 654
Re: Lego Robotics Curriculum
While very well integrated with your involvement in FIRST programs, you're likely to find LEGO Robotics is rather cost prohibitive for the long haul in terms of affordability and flexibility in the...
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Forum: General Forum
08-12-2015, 08:56
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,241
Re: Need help with research on STEM education
Are you interested in robotics education in a broad sense or only educational efforts that stem from/include FRC teams?
The broader net will get you much more significant data. Let me know if you...
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Forum: General Forum
19-11-2015, 22:31
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Replies: 158
Views: 17,023
Re: Mythical Six Week Build Season
It's been a pretty long time since I considered all these things - my last "on team" FRC experience was 2010. At that point, after a decade in the game, I was pretty much toast, but not totally...
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Forum: Robotics Education and Curriculum
19-11-2015, 16:41
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,263
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Forum: Robotics Education and Curriculum
16-11-2015, 15:31
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,706
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Forum: General Forum
28-08-2015, 14:36
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,444
Re: STEM curriculum for HS class
Before I begin, full disclosure, I am VEX Robotics' full time education manager.
However, Blake and others know my roots are in FIRST programs (FRC103 & 1712, FTC game design, FIRST Senior Mentor,...
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Forum: General Forum
23-06-2015, 17:41
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Replies: 65
Views: 14,442
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Forum: Robotics Education and Curriculum
22-06-2015, 20:40
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,579
Re: EV3 vs Vex IQ For Middle School
So you'll want to consider the VEX IQ Starter Kit with Sensors (no controller included). http://www.vexrobotics.com/vexiq/products/kits-bundles/starter-kit-with-sensors.html
Or consider the Super...
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Forum: Robotics Education and Curriculum
18-06-2015, 13:11
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,579
Re: EV3 vs Vex IQ For Middle School
Hi Owen,
Allison hit the highlights of VEX IQ for the classroom pretty well, I'll just pile on some additional resources...
here's a direct link to the free online...
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Forum: Rumor Mill
09-04-2014, 15:22
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Replies: 78
Views: 11,163
Re: Opinions matter.
That's Woodie emcee and Blair announcing in 2002. That same year, the UTC New England Regional was emcee'd by Woodie and announced by Mike. I have a few matches burned to CD somewhere. I did have...
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Forum: Rumor Mill
03-04-2014, 21:20
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Replies: 78
Views: 11,163
Re: Opinions matter.
emcee - Woodie Flowers
announcer - Mike Sperber
(and I have video from 2002 to prove it....somewhere :P)
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Forum: General Forum
28-01-2014, 22:27
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,533
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Forum: Robotics Education and Curriculum
26-08-2013, 08:07
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,792
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Forum: General Forum
14-05-2013, 10:10
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Replies: 449
Views: 69,504
Re: The 6 Week Build Season and 'Mentor Burnout'
Jared,
There are very few people in FIRST I respect more than you, but I couldn't disagree more. I'm sure there are lots of other folks I really respect in FIRST who I disagree with on this issue...
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Forum: General Forum
14-05-2013, 09:41
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Replies: 449
Views: 69,504
Re: The 6 Week Build Season and 'Mentor Burnout'
Agreed here ... wholeheartedly.
If I ever step back into FRC it needs to somehow fit with my job/travel schedule, other robotics programs we run for younger kids, baseball coaching I do, and...
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Forum: General Forum
07-05-2013, 09:30
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Replies: 449
Views: 69,504
Re: The 6 Week Build Season and 'Mentor Burnout'
Depends on the prevailing philosophy and corresponding goals.
IMHO:
If you want the best robots and teams to get better on the field and are cool with asking those teams that want to be on-field...
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Forum: Chairman's Award
30-03-2013, 23:42
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Replies: 54
Views: 15,253
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