FYI - From FIRST HQ: The FTC playing field pieces haven't started shipping but I expect that they will by early next week. I received word from my procurement...
The Honda robot, Asimo, is coming to the Computer History Museum on 11/15. I don't know if space is still available - but a flier with information on...
If you missed any of the email blasts that were sent out to coaches from FIRST, the archive is at: http://www.usfirst.org/community/fvc/content.aspx?id=7384 ...
hello nor cal vex! anyone interested in a nor cal pre tournament scrimmage? our school has a gym in dublin, ca and would love to use it. i would love to invite...
Garrick, Thanks for the invite -- we would love to attend, but we'll probably be attending an event in Turlock (date uncertain), so I don't think we'll be able...
Any update on the timing for a scrimmage in Dublin? Our team is getting darned close to functional for a scrimmage and we're in Fremont. Dublin is just over...
Hey Jill & others -- I've purchased a set of 9 softtiles from the correct vendor to emulate the playing surface. However, I'm not sure which side belongs "UP"....
... smooth side up, not the textured side. - Mark -- Mark Edelman Playing@Learning phone: (510)656-8664 42668 Lerwick Street fax: (510)656-8664 Fremont, CA...
"Heck I bet the robot could drive us there!" - wow, that's a lot of torque and battery power! ;) i have not received any other interest in our scrimmage. the...
Hi Bob, Jill and others, This is our first year.. so some naive questions. How critical is it to practise on the exact same surface. How do I order the Soft...
IMPORTANT: We are closing the Northern California FTC tournament registration on Thursday 12/13 at 11:50pm - that will give us enough time to finalize the...
One of our team members found Softiles at Wal-Mart, and others have reported they are also available in the flooring section at Lowe's. Sometimes the gray...
From FIRST HQ: Competition Templates: Events get a late start because teams don't know or don't understand that they need the correct template in order for...
Please help us find volunteers - mainly adults, some youth roles - for the FTC Championship event. There are over 25 volunteer positions that are available....
Hi Jill, You can put Kevin and at least one buddy down to help. If you need a camera person, I might have one of those as well. My team is still wishy-washy,...
Bob Hoskins of Turlock High school has given me permission to announce his open arena days: Dates: Dec. 8 and Dec. 15. Time: 11 a.m. - 3 pm. (both days) ...
... We have 3 teams that are "in progress" with their FIRST registration - please close on this soon. We can not allow you to compete at our tournament if...
Hi Ms. Wilker, My friend Pratik Mishra would like to help out. He will give you a call this weekend. Please note he is only a 9th grader. Thank You, Abhishek...
Hi Ms. Wilker, My friend Pratik Mishra would like to help out. He will give you a call this weekend. Please note he is only a 9th grader. Thank You, Abhishek...
I was asked if there is any online video for this year's Quad Quandary game of an actual match. I found these 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY924LqGttU ...
Actually, there are more than 20 videos if you search "first tech challenge". There are videos from a Microsoft competition and one named Battlefield match. I...
Comment: Very nice article! ... Story: Robot techies get wired at San Marin By Jamie Oppenheim Staff Writer Some kids hunger for team competitions, the bright...
check them out! http://www.flickr.com/photos/glowdawg/sets/72157603679131814/ thanks mark and jill for putting on such an excellent event. it was great...
Please send me your input if you rely on district funding - I will summarize and send back to FIRST HQ: ... Please let me know if this is the way it works for...
Hi Jill, Alma Heights does not lose our funds as there is no budget for robotics. We rely on donations only. Sure would be nice to have a budget!! Cheers, ...
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