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FTC Returns in 2021 in a Big Way
/in Frontpage Article, FTC, FTC Articles/by Linda BaasNRG Returns for a New Season in 2021
/in NRG/by Linda BaasCode Red’s Very Different 2021 FRC Season
/in FRC, FRC 2020 and 2021 Season/by Linda BaasFRC 2020 Game Animation: INFINITE RECHARGE
/in FRC 2020 and 2021 Season/by coderedrobotics_a886jmMiddle School FTC 2019: Rising to the Challenge
/in FTC, FTC Articles/by Linda BaasFrom the moment the 2019 game for the FTC season, FIRST Rise, was revealed in September, our middle school FTC students were excited to take on the challenge of moving “stones” and building skyscrapers with those stones. As the build season progressed, students on Code Red’s two FTC teams designed and built a robot that could efficiently grab stones, raise them high to build a strong tower, and move the building pad for additional points in the game. Additionally, students working with mentors created and assembled their Engineering Notebook and practiced for presentations.
Both FTC teams had their first competition at East Kentwood High School. After qualification matches, team #5384, Emergency Situation, was ranked #5 and team #5383, Neutrinos Breaking the Laws of Physics, was ranked #10. Both teams were selected for alliances in the playoffs where team #5384 made it to the semi-finals and team #5383 made it to the finals. The Neutrinos (5383), were not able to pull off the win, but ended up as finalists in the event, coming in second place. With the successes and lessons learned at this first event, the teams were ready for their second event.
The Richland Event at Gull Lake High School was the second event for Code Red’s two FTC teams. While the teams had a tougher time during qualification matches with #5383 ranked #33 and #5384 ranked #22, they were both selected for alliances in the playoffs. Once again, Emergency Situation (#5384) made it to the semi-finals and Neutrinos (#5383) made it to the finals. After two final matches played, Neutrinos came out the winners of the event! This win qualified them for the State Championship. The day was topped off with Emergency Situation winning the Connect Award and Neutrinos winning a Connect Award Finalist.
The season was not yet finished for FTC #5383, Neutrinos. They competed at the State Championship in the Edison Division. After qualification matches, the team was ranked #11, and they were selected to be part of the #1 alliance during alliance selection. The team’s robot performed well through the playoffs as they made it to the finals. There the season ended with a second place finish in the finals. Considering the level of competition and number of teams competing, the team felt proud of their performance and results.
Looking back at the season, students and mentors both agreed that we had a solid robot design and that reflected in the success of the season. Much was learned, and much fun was had in the process.
Code Red Partners with Area Teams to Run the Second Annual Fall Robotics Workshop
/in FRC 2020 and 2021 Season/by Linda BaasWith an ever growing number of FRC teams in West Michigan, there is a need for information and training about all things FIRST and robotics for these area teams. To fulfill that need, a group of eight area FIRST Robotics Competition teams partnered together on October 26, 2019, to run the 2nd Annual Fall Robotics Workshop. The event took place at Grand Valley State University’s Kennedy Hall of Engineering. Each team presented at least one workshop; some workshops were one hour workshop repeated throughout the day while others offered a beginner and advanced version of the topic. Topics offered were: Kickoff and Brainstorming, FIRST Information, Running Effective Team Meetings, Team Safety, Chairman’s Chat, CAD, Electrical, Pneumatics, Manipulator Types, Labview, Game Strategy, Scouting Data and Analysis, and Writing College and Scholarship Application Essays. Code Red Robotics led the workshops on Kickoff and College/Scholarship Essays. Over 250 students from all over Michigan attended the Fall Robotics Workshop in 2019, an increase from the first one in 2018. Passing along information and assistance to mentors and students from other teams was a rewarding experience, but probably even more rewarding was the opportunity to network and share ideas.