If you are interested in the big FIRST robots (FRC), this Saturday 9/15, there
is an opportunity to learn more. Also the robot controller mini-course will be
using Vex equipment and EasyC that are applicable to this year's FIRST Tech
Challenge (aka FIRST Vex Challenge) game.

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WHERE: Santa Clara University,
Engineering Building, Building 404
WHEN: September 15, 2007, 8:30 - 4:00 p.m.
WHAT: Robotics AM mini-courses, 3 hours in length.
Panel discussions in afternoon
Help check out CalGames 2007 Field Control System

Mini-Course CHOICES in morning:
- A Tutorial for Using DC motors
- 3D Studio Max
- Robot Controller and Programming Software Tools
- Electronics: a short course


PANEL DISCUSSIONS IN afternoon:
Panel 1:
Running a team and dealing with Team Dynamic issues and how to get
everyone involved

Panel 2:
Getting Parents Involved & Fund Raising:


HOW MUCH:
$5 per person for WHOLE DAY, payable to WRRF on workshop day.

*** Registration between 8:30 - 9:00
>>>> FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED REGISTRATION <<<<

CONCEPT: take ONE course in morning, attend both panels in afternoon

>>>> Please DO RSVP to ceal@... or cealcraig@... a message
with how many are coming so we can plan food for lunch.

More information is available at:
http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dckg6524_43djhhw3



Regards,
Jill