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Unread 19-02-2014, 14:05
Uriah Uriah is offline
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FRC #4531 (STEMpunk)
Team Role: Mentor
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Rookie Year: 2010
Location: Newton, WI
Posts: 22
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Re: Advice for a Rookie Team

My best advice:

Even if your robot isn't working perfectly, don't be down in the dumps. You'll have a lot more fun if you realize you did something in 6 weeks that over 90%of the population couldn't accomplish. Just being at the competition means you already have a lot to be proud of. The robot is only a byproduct of FRC. Go out talk and talk to other teams and learn from them. See what inspires them. An easy way to start a conversation is to walk around with team logo buttons and ask other teams if they want some. Buttons are like an instant bonding point for FRC teams. Best of luck to you guys!
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2010 - 2012: CAD Captain - Droid Rage #3381
2010: Rookie All Stars - Wisconsin Regional
2011: Imagery Award - Wisconsin Regional
2011: Safety Pin - Wisconsin Regional
2012: Judges Award - Lake Superior Regional


2013 - Present: Mentor - STEMpunk #4531
2013: Rookie All Stars - Wisconsin Regional
2013: Highest Seeded Rookie - Wisconsin Regional
2014: Engineering Inspiration Award - Northern Lights Regional
2014: Imagery Award - Wisconsin Regional