FRC Robotics Team 1218
Our Robots
2017-2018
Vulcan Velociraptor -- Power Up
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This was the first robot I worked on as a member of team 1218. We made it to the World Championship in Detroit. For the Power Up challenge, the robot needed to pick up and place power cubes on areas of varying height as well as climb off the ground at the end of the match. I worked on lots of different parts of this robot, including the chassis and the elevator.
2018-2019
Vulcan Voyager -- Deep Space
This was our robot that won the 2019 World Championship in Detroit. The Deep Space challenge involved picking up and placing kickballs and flat panels at several locations spread throughout the field. At the end of the game, the robot had to pull itself up onto a 22-inch high platform. On this robot, I worked on the elevator shaft and creating the computer-aided design files.
2019-2021
Vulcan Vader -- Infinite Recharge
The Infinite Recharge game involved picking up dodgeballs and shooting them into a hole several feet off the ground. At the end of the match, the robot climbed a rotating swing to get off of the ground. This robot features a swerve drive train. I worked on the climbing mechanism on this robot as well as creating the computer-aided design on the robot. Unfortunately, the 2020 season got cut short because of the COVID-19 pandemic and we replayed the season in 2021.
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In the 2021 season, I led our team's computer aided design and manufacturing subteam as well as our innovation subteam for the FIRST Innovation Challenge.
What is FIRST?
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded in 1989 to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology. FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills.
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FIRST is More Than Robots. FIRST participation is proven to encourage students to pursue education and careers in STEM-related fields, inspire them to become leaders and innovators, and enhance their 21 st century work-life skills.
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From: http://team1218.org/