The team has been preparing for the upcoming ReefScape season. The Fabrication subteam has been cleaning and sorting our workspace; taking apart old field elements and robots we no longer use. Doing this allows us to easily access and reuse supplies while having an organized atmosphere for the approaching season.
The Electrical subteam has been designing and innovating a new battery box that can hold more and be moved easily. New design students have been learning how to use OnShape (computer aided design or CAD software) to develop the essential parts of the drive train, while the advanced design group is practicing new methods in CAD.
Beginner programming started updating scouting app to use next season and also began creating a new mobile app using the ReefScape theme. Advanced programming continues to learn robot code in preparation for ReefScape. With all the hard-working subteams, we will achieve a successful new season!
On November 16, we hosted our November STEM Night. Students learned about the difference between hydrophobic (something that repels water) and hydrophilic (something that attracts water) with real-life examples. This included hands-on activities containing oil, wax, wood, and water. These activities highlighted the differences between hydrophobic and hydrophilic, seeing it happen in real-time. Students won Techno Titans stress balls by answering quiz questions. The kids and student volunteers had a lot of fun playing and learning!
Other outreach activities included two IEEE Family Science Nights on November 12 and 19. On November 12, we went to Ashford Elementary to present about our team, FRC robotics and the FIRST programs. We specifically taught them about the Crescendo game, FIRST, the brainstorming process in robotics, and then showed them our robot, Zenith. On November 19, we went to Sandy Springs Elementary to talk to another group of students. we went to Sandy Springs
Elementary to talk to another group of students.