STATE CHAMPS! RoboZone: Recent Episodes
State Champs! Network
If you are a Student, Mentor or Parent wanting to know more about Robotics then this is the podcast for you!
Episode Description -
In this episode, I get the chance to talk with the Allison from FRC Team 3538 the RoboJackets. Allison provides some history of the team, her involvement and how the team's success comes from their ability to problem solve quickly. Allison also provides some input on how teams can improve their processes quickly through a concise problem solving process. Finally we discuss the upcoming season, how her team will approach the season and how much Allison LOVES Colson Wheels! This is an episode you will want to hear completely!
Interview Panel:
Allison Kneisler - Head Mentor Team 3538 The RoboJackets
Team Website:
https://sites.google.com/rjk12.com/team3538/home
Website mentioned in podcast:
https://www.buyswervewheels.com
https://www.ltu.edu/
Video Link: https://youtube.com/live/r1L8Zb___6E
Episode Description -
In this episode, I get the chance to talk with the Leadership Team from Team 7762, the Autopilots. They provide some history of their team since forming the team in 2018. They provide some details on how Covid affected the team during its first couple of years in existence. Looking forward to the 2024 FRC competitive season they try to guess what the game might involve and the challenges that await all FRC teams in the upcoming season.
Interview Panel:
Rob Black - Head Mentor
Autopilot Leadership Team - Tyler (Captain), Andrew (Build Lead), Charlie (Safety Captain and Electrical Lead) and Gabe (CAD Lead)
Video Link: https://youtu.be/7XSC2H2F6go
Episode Description -
In this episode, David Russell and Ed Wynne stop by to give us their FIRST Take on the CENTERSTAGE FTC Game for the 2023 competitive season. We break down the game, make some comparisons to past FRC games and start to see where teams might focus their efforts. This game is complex and challenging so we hope you enjoy this episode.
Interview Panel:
David Russell - Mentor, Iron Dams
Ed Wynne - Programming Mentor, 3 Hartland Robotics FTC Teams
Video Link: https://youtube.com/live/gVCKQCWWpXg
Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak to LTU's Executive Director of Admissions Jane Rohrback. Jane talks about all the scholarships that LTU provides to potential students to the university. From Sports scholarships to STEM and Robotics scholarships, LTU has a vast array of opportunities for students looking to find a university to attend. Kane provides some great advice for students, parents and even mentors when looking at the next step for students leaving high school. It is never too early to start the research for high school students and their scholastic goals.
Interview Panel:
Jane Rohrback, LTU Executive Director of Admissions
Links Mentioned:
https://www.ltu.edu/admissions
https://www.ltu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships
Video Link: https://youtube.com/live/CiwRshYrIg0
Episode Description -
In this episode, we catch up and check in on the success of Lawernce Technological University's Robofest events that happened during the same time span as the FIRST FRC season. Shannan palonis, LTU's Robofest Coordinator, explains what happened during the series of events and what LTU is focused on for next years Robofest schedule!
Interview Panel:
Shannan Palonis - LTU Robofest Coordinator
Erik Rosvold - Robofest Coach (8 years) and Side Host
Links Mentioned:
http://www.robofest.net/
Video Link: https://youtube.com/live/urEQmirOiHc
Episode Description -
In this episode, Jeff Parks form Error Code 404 stops by and discusses grants. He provides some in-depth detailed instructions on how you can find, apply for and possibly get awarded Grants for your team. Jeff, as the expert Grant writer, also details on some grants to avoid if you are new to grant writing. Every team could use more money so we hope this episode starts your grant writing journey!
Interview Panel:
Jeff Parks - Head Coach for Team 7226
https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/7226
Video Link: https://youtube.com/live/sH-ftw8SWJI
Episode Description -
In this episode, I discuss on how to create a 501.c3 Non-Profit Organization for your robotics team with Cheryl form the Twisted Angels. Cheryl and her robotics squad just completed this a couple years ago and has helped the Twisted Teams write grants and help get the funds they need each season. The links we reference in this episode are displayed for you below and for your use!
Interview Panel:
Cheryl Thornton - Head Coach for Team 4422
https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/4422
501.c3 Links:
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/how-to-start-a-501c3/
https://form1023.org/nonprofit-articles-of-incorporation-501c3-template-sample
Video Link: https://youtube.com/live/a5cwSNGeww0
Episode Description -
In this episode, we interview the third member of the Winning Alliance (Team 6090 - Wayland Wildcats) from the FIRST in Michigan State Championships. Each panel member provides a small recap of each of their season, what MSC was like in the qualification matches and how their alliance was meant to become the champs! We get to hear from Mentors and Students including the Drive Coach and a Student Driver of the Wildcats!
Interview Panel:
Rod Killips - Co-Head Coach - Team 6090 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/6090
Dave Merice - Co-Head Coach - Team 6090
Isabel - Marketing, Social Media and Outreach - Team 6090
Alex C. - Head Coder and Driver - Team 6090
Alex K. - Design Lead and Drive Coach - Team 6090
Video Link: https://youtube.com/live/xIkBQmlQ9x4
Episode Description -
In this episode, we check in with two thirds of the WINNING Alliance from the Michigan State Championships. Each panel member provides a small recap of each of their seasons, what MSC was like in the qualification matches and how their alliance was meant to become the champs! We get to hear from both Drive Coaches and a Student Driver in this episode and how each position saw the game field and what it took to win the State Championship here in Michigan.
Interview Panel:
Donovan Whitehead - Drive Coach - Team 217 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/217
Jeff Olson - Drive Coach - Team 1506 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/1506
David Goodheart - Driver - Team 1506 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/1506
In this episode we check in with Jake Hawley from Team 7211 Hollywood! Jake provides us with a little history of Team Hololywood and how they have been lucky enough to make the FIRST in Michigan State Championships every year since he helped start the team. We collectively talk about what FOM State Championships are like and how teams should get ready for some intense robot action! We would like to thank ALL of the volunteers that help make States Chapionships a reality!
Interview Panel:
Jake Hawley - Team 7211 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/7211
Episode Description -
In this episode we check in with three FIRST FRC Alumni from around the FIRST in Michigan area on how their teams have done thus far in the Charged Up Season! The panel discusses their experiences in FIRST and tells us what they bring to their teams from their days as students now that they have become mentors. We discuss the FIM State Championships and David, from the Twisted Devils, teaches us the Russell Shuffle!
Interview Panel:
Matthew Seifert - Team 4453 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/4453
David Russell - Team 4381 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/4381
Gavin Storts - Team 1684 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/1684
Episode Description -
In this episode we continue with our favorite scouting app for Charged Up Scoutradioz! We ask how the season is going with our panel of interviewees and how they have used ScoutRadioz across their events thus far in the Charged Up Season!
Interview Panel:
Clint "Eric" Hawks - Scouting Mentor for Team 7166
Michael O'Connell - Scoutradioz Developer and Mentor for Team 102
Nirav Patel - Drive Coach for Team 102
Links mentioned in the recording:
Scoutradioz Discord: https://discord.gg/9CRytVW6
Scoutradioz Website: https://scoutradioz.com/home/
Episode Description - In this episode our round table discussion revolves around the Charged Up Game and experiences from Comp Week 2. The interview panel provides some input on what they had learned, how the game is evolving and what the Meta might be in the weeks to come.
Interview Panel: Jay Tembrink - Team 494/70 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/494
Ben Shoemaker - Team 3655 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3655
Episode Description -
In this episode our round table discussion revolves around the Charged Up Game and experiences from Comp Week 1 of the Charged Up season. The interview panel provides some input on what they had learned, how you can play defense on the swerve and other great pieces of advice going into your FIRST competition. This is an episode you may need a pen and paper for so enjoy the episode!
Interview Panel:
Ray Pratt - Team 2611 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/2611
Don Ridge - Team 1506 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/1506
Bruce Stone - Team 302 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/302
Episode Description -
In this episode we continue with our 3rd in depth discussion on scouting for Charged Up and how Scoutradioz might be the scouting system you have been looking for and can implement in your scouting program leading up the the competitive weeks. The tag team crew from Team 102 talks takes us through an additional demo on the analytics of the application and how even alliance selection can be done while using Scoutradioz! There is a great deal lot of information packed into this episode so please use the links below and start to learn about Scoutradioz and don't forget to join their Discord!
Interview Panel:
Michael O'Connell - Scoutradioz Developer and Mentor for Team 102
Nirav Patel - Drive Coach for Team 102
Nicholas Giampino - Scouting 2nd for Team 102
Links mentioned in the recording:
Scoutradioz Discord: https://discord.gg/9CRytVW6
Scoutradioz Website: https://scoutradioz.com/home/
Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with Martin Beeker a FRC Head Referee Alumni and current FRC Lead Robot Inspector Mark Kramarczyk. Martin and mark provide their recommendations on how teams should get ready for the upcoming competitive weeks for the Charged Up Season! They provide a summary of the activities that teams will perform and interact with both referees and inspectors during a event. WE would like to thank Martin and Mark for everything they do as volunteers in their positions and what they do for the FRC community in FIRST!
Interview Panel:
Martin Beeker - FRC Head Referee Alumni
Mark Kramarczyk - FRC Lead Robot Inspector and Grand Poobah
Video Link: https://youtube.com/live/gILCfTRL-yE
Episode Description -
In this episode we continue our discussion on scouting for Charged Up and how Scoutradioz might be the scouting system you have been looking for and can implement in your scouting program leading up the the competitive weeks. The tag team crew from Team 102 talks takes us through an additional demo on the analytics of the application and how even alliance selection can be done while using Scoutradioz! There is a great deal lot of information packed into this episode so please use the links below and start to learn about Scoutradioz and don't forget to join their Discord!
Interview Panel:
Michael O'Connell - Scoutradioz Developer and Mentor for Team 102
Jordan Lees - Scoutradioz Developer and Mentor for Team 102
Links mentioned in the recording:
Scoutradioz Discord: https://discord.gg/9CRytVW6
Scoutradioz Website: https://scoutradioz.com/home/
Podcast Links:
Video Link: https://youtube.com/live/M89EDLFMqfQ
Episode Description -
In this special episode I interview a a couple of FRC Alumni that are now mentoring their team and getting ready for the FRC Charged Up Season and at the same time creating one of the most robust and configurable scouting apps I have ever seen Scoutradioz! The tag team crew from Team 102 talks about the history of Scoutradioz, where to start from and how it can improve your teams scouting capabilities for any FRC Game! There is a lot of information packed into this episode so please use the links below and start to learn about Scoutradioz and don't forget to join their Discord!
Interview Panel:
Michael O'Connell - Scoutradioz Developer and Mentor for Team 102
Jordan Lees - Scoutradioz Developer and Mentor for Team 102
Links mentioned in the recording:
Scoutradioz Discord: https://discord.gg/9CRytVW6
Scoutradioz Website: https://scoutradioz.com/home/
Episode Description:
In this special episode I interview a group of FRC Alumni that are now mentoring teams and getting ready for the FRC Charged Up Season but more importantly develop and have released PHOTOVISION for FRC teams to use on their robots! The round table crew talks about the history of PhotonVision, where to start from and how it can improve your robots capabilities for any FRC Game! There is a lot of information packed into this episode so please use the links below and start to learn about PhotonVision and don't forget to join their Discord!
Interview Panel:
Matthew Morley - PhotonVision Developer and Mentor for Team 5940
Chris Gerth - PhotonVision Developer and Mentor for Team 1736
Banks Troutman - Lead PhotonVision Developer and Mentor for Team 2974
Links mentioned in the recording:
PhotonVision Discord: https://discord.com/invite/wYxTwym
PhotonVision Website: https://photonvision.org/
PhotonVision Docs Website: https://docs.photonvision.org/en/latest/docs/getting-started/installation/index.html
Podcast Links:
Audio link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/13110964/robozone-podcast-episode-182-vision-make
Video Link: https://youtube.com/live/EHJ0oPRZTN8
Episode Description -
In this special episode I interview the Director and Coordinator for Robofest at LTU. Christopher and Shannan provide not only the history of the program, which started in 1999, but how this year the festivities and competition will be back in person after the pandemic has subsided. Robofest's season has just started, and it is not too late to get this information out to our teams, friends and family members to see if there are students from 4th through 12th grades that would like an additional challenge! There will be students and teams form aroudn the world competing at Robofest this season and in person!
Interview Panel:
Christopher Cartwright - Director of Robofest
Shannan Palonis - Coordinator of Robofest
Links mentioned in the recording:
Robofest Website: https://www.robofest.net/
Robofest E-Mail: robofest@ltu.edu
Audio link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/13110964/robozone-podcast-episode-181-robofest-at
Video Link: https://youtu.be/cTfKI095qjc
Episode Description -
In this episode, our interview panel provides their reactions to the release of the Charged Up 2023 FRC Competitive season. We discuss in detail the Swerve chassis and its application for this year’s game. Defense will be a huge part of this game and the panel discusses how import defense will be! The panel also provides some input on where teams should focus their efforts for this week in the Charged-Up Season! Don’t forget to watch the video series that FIRST in Michigan has on YouTube covering the Everybot Build for the 2023 Charged Up Season.
Interview Panel:
Bruce Stone - Team 302 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/302
Ed Wynne/Mark Faunce - Team 3536 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3536
Links mentioned in the recording:
FIRST in Michigan Everybot Build Video Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd3tSwJfPHk&list=PL6fCSvDccI_6AlpMG64ZjrArrFbdb_nN6
Episode Description -
In this episode, our interview panel provides their reactions to the release of the Charged Up 2023 FRC Competitive season. The panel discusses how teams should be focusing their efforts for Week 2. We discuss in detail the Swerve chassis and its application for this years game. We also discuss how defense will be the exciting figure 8 demolition derby in the middle of the field for excitement in the stands.
Interview Panel:
John Wolfert
Chris Purdy - Team 3534 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3534
Cory Walters - Team 2767 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/2767
Video Link: https://youtu.be/dO2rGXEo3mk
Episode Description -
In this episode, our interview panel reacts to the release of the Charged Up kickoff for the 2023 FRC Competitibe season. The panel discusses the game and how some teams might approach the design of their robots to accomplish certain aspects of the game.
Interview Panel:
Scott Stap - Team 5084 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/5084
Matt Brechting - Team 4967 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/4967
Episode Description -
In this episode, our interview panel reacts to the release of the Charged Up kickoff event hosted at Lawernce Technological University. The panel discusses the event and the support that LTU is doing for local teams in the area and the sponsorship for the RoboZonePodcast.
Interview Panel:
Dr. Selin Arslan - http://www.ltu.edu
Denver Rochon - RoboZone
Lorne Plant - RoboZone
Video Link: https://youtu.be/rTL2puCXUhw
Episode Description -
In this episode, our interview panel reacts to the release of the Power Play FTC Game Animation trailer. The panel discusses their initial reactions, some suggestions and how your FTC team might want to approach the game and your robot design.
Interview Panel:
Chris Sommers - Team 5090 - The Loose Screws - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/5090
Jennifer Cellarius - Hartland Robotics - https://www.hartlandrobotics.org/
Ed Wynne - Hartland Robotics - https://www.hartlandrobotics.org/
Video Link: https://youtu.be/rTL2puCXUhw
Episode Description -
In this episode, our interview panel reacts to the release of the Power Play FTC Game Animation trailer. The panel discusses their initial reactions, some suggestions and how your FTC team might want to approach the game and your robot design.
Interview Panel:
Chris Sommers - Team 5090 - The Loose Screws - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/5090
Jennifer Cellarius - Hartland Robotics - https://www.hartlandrobotics.org/
Ed Wynne - Hartland Robotics - https://www.hartlandrobotics.org/
Video Link: https://youtu.be/T60Zll6bwhc
Episode Description -
In this episode, our interview panel reviews the route to the Michigan State Robotics Championships with Team 27 Rush and Team 2337 EngiNERDS and looks back on the Rapid React Season.
Kettering GoPro Corner Update:
John Wolfert
Interview Panel:
Kyle Hughes - Team 27 Rush - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/27
Clinton Bolinger - Team 2337 EngiNERDS - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/2337
Video Link: https://youtu.be/gYbmJbvJRvw
Episode Description -
In this episode, our interview panel reviews the action from World Champs event in Houston and looks back on the regular Rapid React Season. Toics such as a Team Mom's compeition and t-shirt trading even make the discussion!
Kettering GoPro Corner Update:
John Wolfert
Interview Panel:
Knight Vision - Team 3175 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3175
Jason - Drive Coach
Cooper - Drive Team
Max - Drive Team
Izzy - Drive Team
House of Cards - Team 3534 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3534
Chris - Drive Coach
Marcus - Drive Team
Peyton - Drive Team
Andrews - Drive Team
Episode Description -
In this episode, our interview panel reviews the action from Michigan State Championships and looks back on the regular Rapid React Season. We also discuss what is happening currently at the World Championships in Houston.
Kettering GoPro Corner Update:
John Wolfert
Interview Panel:
Ben Shoemaker - Team 3655 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3655
Scott Stap - Team 5084 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/5084
Russ Mars and Team Fridgebot - Team 5084 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/5084
Video Link: https://youtu.be/U8LmgmJ2c80
Episode Description -
In this episode, our interview panel reviews the action from Week 5 events in the Rapid React season. With Team 2767 and 494 now with winning multiple blue banners we discuss what made teams successful and some of the strategies that we witnessed. We also talk about how we see the Meta changing for State Championships in Michigan and around FIRST.
Kettering GoPro Corner Update:
Kim Shumaker
John Wolfert
Interview Panel:
Cory Walters - Team 2767 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/2767
Jay Tembrink - Team 494 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/494
Video Link: https://youtu.be/G2GOZUFndCA
Video Link: https://youtu.be/b03WsR6waSI
Episode Description -
In this episode, our interview panel reviews the action from Week 4 events in the Rapid React season. With Team 33 and 4362 now with two blue banners a piece we discuss what made teams successful and some of the strategies that we witnessed. We also talk about how we see the Meta changing into Week 5. We THANK all the volunteers for their efforts for Week 3 and returning to action.
Kettering GoPro Corner Update:
Kim Shumaker
John Wolfert
Interview Panel:
Jim Zondag - Team 33 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/33
James Garrett - Team 4362 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/4362
Video Link: https://youtu.be/pLYDLNKkjsw
Episode Description -
In this episode, our interview panel reviews the action from Week 3 events at Kettering University 2 and Rochester. We discuss what made teams successful and some of the strategies that we witnessed. We also talk about how we see the Meta changing into Week 4. We THANK all the volunteers for their efforts for Week 3 and returning to action.
Interview Panel:
Isolina Carlini - Team 2832 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/2832
Joshua Dunston - Team 3357 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3357
Video Link: https://youtu.be/HrVfaHSG8Kw
Episode Description -
In this episode, our interview panel reviews the action from Week 2 events at Kettering University 2 and Rochester. We discuss what made teams successful and some of the strategies that we witnessed. We also talk about how we see the Meta changing into Week 3. We THANK all the volunteers for their efforts for Week 2 and returning to action.
Interview Panel:
Chris Purdy - Team 3534 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3534
Allison Kneisler - Team 3538 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3538
Video Link: https://youtu.be/QuCxsiqfyqQ
Episode Description -
In this episode, our interview panel reviews the action from Week 1 events at Kettering University and Calvin University. We discuss what made teams successful and some of the strategies that we witnessed. We also talk about how we see the Meta changing into Week 2. We THANK all the volunteers for their efforts for Week 1 and returning to action.
Kettering University GoPro Corner Update
John Wolfert
Interview Panel:
Kyle Hughes - Team 27 RUSH - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/27
Don Ridge - Team 1506 Metal Muscle - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/1506
Team 7226 Error 404 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/7226
Video Link: https://youtu.be/F0zsaJ5dKw4
Episode Description -
In this episode, John Wolfert and I talk about what we saw form the Week 0 Events being held around the world in preparation for the first Rapid React Week 1 events. We discuss strategies we saw, how defense might be a big part of this seasons game and how we will see multiple robots traverse the hanger in Week 1.
Kettering University GoPro Corner Update
John Wolfert
Video Link: https://youtu.be/803jOJv_NQs
Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with panel of individuals that their sole focus is Scouting for the 2022 Rapid React season. They each provide their teams approach to both Pit Scouting and Match Scouting. We cover some of the important aspects of scouting for this game and scouting in general.
Kettering University GoPro Corner Update
John Wolfert
Kim Shumaker
Special Guests:
David Reeves - Team 862 Lightning
Justin Christenson - Team 3536 ElectroEagles
Dennis Burton - Team 3536 ElectroEagles
Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with panel of mentors about prepping your team for our FIRST event in the 2022 Rapid React season. We cover topics from Scouting, Batteries, Drive Teams and Student Behavior for events. These is a treasure-trove of information within this episode so make sure you have a pen and paper to jot down some notes!
Kettering University GoPro Corner Update
John Wolfert
Kim Shumaker
Special Guests:
Kyle Hughes - Team 27 Team Rush
Jon Uren - Team 1684 The Chimeras
Cory Walters - Team 2767 Stryke Force
Clinton Bolinger - Team 2337 The EngiNERDS
Video Link: https://youtu.be/STvmammVqS8
Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak to members of Team 3847 Spectrum and Team 95 The Grasshoppers to talk about their approaches for the 2022 Rapid React game and their robot designs. We cover Intakes, Indexing and the Climbers that each team has now developed and implementing to get ready for their Week 1 events in Rapid React. We also talk about the Open Alliance and the importance of information sharing between teams in a format the helps inspires students to learn from other teams then their own. This episode was jammed packed full of information and I would like to thank Allen, Mason and James for coming onboard!
Kettering University GoPro Corner Update
John Wolfert
Special Guests:
Allen Gregory, Mason Abrell - Team 3847 Spectrum
www.Spectrum3847.org
Blog.Spectrum3847.org
Instagram/twitter/facebook: @Spectrum3847
James Cole-Henry - Team 95 - The Grasshoppers
Open Alliance Discord: https://discord.gg/pMxQD8SgJh
Episode Description -
In this episode we speak to the members of Team 118 Robonauts and their 2022 Everybot design. We learn about the history of the Everybot and how with each passing season how the program evolves and continues to help FRC team be competitive from a singular design. This episode was jammed packed full of information that any team could use to get their teams ready for the start of the 2022 Rapid React Competitive season! We even have some Week 1 predictions from our panel on what we might see int he playoffs and perhaps winning events! Thank you to Ryan and Ethan for making themselves available for this stream recording and for what Team 118 does for the first community!
Kettering University GoPro Corner Update
John Wolfert
Special Guests:
Ryan Stockton and Ethan Reed - Team 118 Robonauts - https://ccisdrobonauts.org/
RoboZone Podcast Episode 161 - Chairman's Award Process with 2021 CHAMPS Team 503 Frog Force
Episode Description -
In this episode we speak to the members of Team 503 Frog Force from Novi Michigan about the coveted Chairman's Award. As reigning 2021 World Chairman's Award Winners they stop by and provide some insights on how they approached the task of creating their 2021 submission for the Chairman's Award. This episode was filmed and streamed LIVE on our stream. We also check in with Kim and John from Kettering University on activities on the Kettering Campus as Competition Week 1 events are not too far from realization!
Kettering University GoPro Corner Update
Kim Shumaker
John Wolfert
Special Guests:
Tom Pospeshil and Ashna T. - Team 503 Frog Force - https://frogforce503.org/index.html
Video Link: https://youtu.be/zwD1RFWVy9s
Episode Description -
In this episode we speak to the members of the legendary Greenville Texas based Robowranglers Team 148 on how they approach each season with their design and build strategy. This episode was filmed and streamed LIVE on our stream. We also check in with Kim and John from Kettering University on activities on the Kettering Campus as Competition Week 1 events are not too far from realization!
Kettering University GoPro Corner Update
Kim Shumaker
John Wolfert
Special Guests:
Adrienne Emerson and Students - Team 148 Robowranglers - www.robowranglers148.com
Video Link: https://youtu.be/aWT0gc3P2kQ
Episode Description -
In this episode we catch up with Kim and John as part of our Go Pro Update series sponsored by Kettering University. In addition, Kyle and Dennis stop by from Team 27 RUSH to go over what teams should be accomplishing for the Rapid React game after Kickoff and up to the end of the 6 week build season. There is a lot of information in this episode so get your pens and pencils out for some note taking!
Kettering University GoPro Corner Update
Kim Shoemaker
John Wolfert
Special Guests:
Kyle and Dennis Hughes - Head Mentors - Team 27 RUSH
Episode Description -
In this episode we catch up with John form Kettering University to ask about the preparations for the 2022 FRC Kick Event being hosted at Kettering University. Also in this episode, Andy Baker, Owner of AndyMark and Mentor for his FRC Team stops by and gives us a little bit of history of AndyMark. He talks about the success of products they have offered in the past. He talks to us about the coming FRC 2022 Rapid React season! Special thanks to Andy for giving me the chance to interview him for the podcast!
Kettering Univeristy GoPro Corner Update
John Wolfert
Special Guests:
Andy Baker - Owner - AndyMark
In this episode, RC, Owner of West Coast Products and Head Mentor for his FRC Team stops by and gives us a little bit of history of WCP. He talks about the success of products they have offered in the past. He talks to us about the coming FRC 2022 Rapid React season! He provides insights his company's approach to supporting FIRST while also handling challenges with a pandemic. This is an episode that you will want to listen to AND Watch! Special thanks to RC for giving me the chance to interview him for the podcast!
Special Guests:
RC - Owner - West Coast Products
Video Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/NDbEVQii978
In this episode, Greg Needel from REV Robotics stops by and gives us a history of REV robotics and what they have to offer this coming FRC 2022 Rapid React season! He has products in hand and provides insights on the approach that each of the new products underwent in the design process to make it easier for robotics teams to design the electronics boards. Greg also provides the updates on the company's approach to supporting FIRST while also handling challenges with a pandemic. This is an episode that you will want to listen to AND Watch! Special thanks to Greg for giving me the chance to interview him for the podcast!
Special Guests:
Greg Needel - Co-Owner - REV Robotics
Video Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/VtoqKboGKy4
RoboZone Podcast Episode #154 - The History of Swerve Drive Specialties and the MK Module
Episode Description -
In this episode, Patrick Woolfenden from Swerve Drive Specialties stops by and gives us a history of the MK series of Swerve Drive Modules that his company offers to the FRC Teams. If you have not heard of the MK series of Swerve Drive Modules than this is your opportunity to learn about how they came to be and the modifications and iteration the module has undergone over the past couple of years! This was an interview I was very much looking forward to recording. There are separate video and audio versions of the podcast so please chose which one or perhaps both that you would like to consume! Special thanks to Patrick for giving me the chance to interview him for the podcast!
Special Guests:
Patrick Woolfenden - Owner - Swerve Drive Specialties
Video Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/yBf95OLFQx4
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/13110964/episode-154
Episode Description -
In this episode, we recap the events at Kettering Kick-off 2021 over the two days that made up the event. In addition, we talked to the newly inducted members of Kettering University's Robotics Society. Emma, Abby and Julia tell us what it was like to get the news that they had been chosen for induction in the society and what they went through to apply.
Kettering Go Pro Corner Update:
John Wolfert
Special Guests:
Emma Mucciante
Abigail Wolf
Julia Rickabaugh
Video Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/zoRmOnKdNMA
Episode Description -
In this episode, Chris Sommers stops by and provides his views and thoughts on the release of the Freight Frenzy FTC game for 2021. He provides his recommendations for how teams may want to prepare and build their robots to compete and overcome the challenges of the game. We review some of the rules and also draw some similarities and differences between FRC and FTC.
Special Guests:
Chris Sommers - FTC Team 5237 - The Loose Screws
Video Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/4eVjmqbt-9A
Episode Description -
In this episode, we continue our new monthly series of podcasts in conjunction with Kettering University and IBM. This series will include subjects of AI and Cryptocurrency. Special Guest Gerry Cuomo, Computer Scientist working for IBM, educates us on the Blockchain! We cover the history, current trends and what we look to see in the future.
Kettering Go Pro Corner Update:
John Wolfert
Special Guest:
Gerry Cuomo - IBM
Video Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/2ysm1kZTIbM
Episode Description -
In this episode, we continue our new monthly series of podcasts in conjunction with Kettering University and IBM. This series will include subjects of AI and Cryptocurrency. Special Guest Ruchir, Computer Scientist working for IBM, educates our panel on these subjects. We cover the history, current trends and what we look to see in the future. For this episode Ruchir educates us on the benefits of AI through Supply-Chain, Security and Medicine!
Kettering Go Pro Corner Update:
John Wolfert
Special Guest:
Ruchir Puri - IBM
Kettering Summer Camps:
https://kettering.edu/academics/precollege
Episode Description -
In this episode, we catch up with Art Nowakowski from the More Martians, Team 70 out of Goodrich Michigan as part of the FIM Top 20 Interview series! This is our final interview in this series, and we will soon be releasing a survey to poll across the country for the Top 20 FRC Teams in the USA which will be voted on by YOU! Follow the podcast for more information on when that will be available.
FIM Top 20 Interview:
Art Nowakowski - Team 70
Team Website:
https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/70/2018
Team 70 Sponsors:
General Motors
State of Michigan
Fiat Chrysler Automotive Foundation
Kettering University
Patti Engineering
Leoni
Midstates Bolt & Screw Co.
Mid Michigan Robotics Alliance
Polyflex Products
Spentech
Ford Motor
Goodrich High School
Episode Description -
In this episode, we return with one of the last two episodes in our series on the FIM Top 20 Interviews. This time up we have Spencer Peat from the Team 3098 - The Captains! Spencer provides some history of the team and their secret sauce that keeps the Captains steering their ship for success!
FIM Top 20 Interview:
Spencer Peat - Team 3098 The Captains
Team 3098 Sponsors:
GM
Waterford Foundation of Public Education
Michigan Department of Education
Team Website:
https://www.team3098wkhs.org/
Episode Description -
In this episode, we return to our series on the FIM Top 20 Interviews. This time up we have Ellen Crain from the Team 314 - Big Mo! Ellen provides some history of the team and there secret sauce that keeps bog mo steaming ahead!
FIM Top 20 Interview:
Ellen Crain - Team 314 Big Mo
Team Sponsors:
M Manufacturing
Kettering University
DS Solidworks
Carman-Ainsworth Educational Foundation
State of Michigan - Department of Education
Flint Glass Service
Adaptive Manufacturing Solutions
Local 370 Plumbers & Pipefitters
Mid States Bolt & Screw
A Frame Awards, Inc.
Mid-Michigan Robotics Alliance
Carman Ainsworth High School
Team Website:
https://www.bigmo314.com/
Episode Description -
In this episode, we introduce a new monthly series of podcasts in conjunction with Kettering University and IBM. This series will include subjects of AI and Cryptocurrency. Special Guest Ruchir, Computer Scientist working for IBM, educates our panel on these subjects. We cover the history, current trends and what we look to see in the future.
Kettering Go Pro Corner Update:
Kim Shumaker
John Wolfert
Special Guest:
Ruchir Puri - IBM
Kettering Summer Camps:
https://kettering.edu/academics/precollege
Episode Description -
In this episode, we catch up with Gary Yahr from the Thunder Chickens, Team 217 as part of the FIM Top 20 Interview series!
FIM Top 20 Interview:
Gary Yahr - Team 217
Team Website:
https://www.thunderchickens.org/
Team 217 Sponsors:
Talbert & Leota Abrams Foundation
APTIV
Deutronics
McNaughton-McKay
Utica Community Schools
Macomb County Michigan
Siemens
BAE
FCA
Tennessee Industrial Electronics LLC (Master Robotics)
Festo
Indicon Corporation
MNM Investment, LLC
Jomat Industries
Banner Engineering
Turck
Magna
Electro-Matic Products, Inc.
Esys Automation, LLC
Gabletak
Shelby Township Lions Club
Complete Automation
Prototype Inc
Episode Description -
In this episode, we catch up with Chad Potinsky from Team Trisonics, Team 4003 as part of the FIM Top 20 Interview series!
FIM Top 20 Interview:
Chad Potinsky - Team 4003
Team Website: http://www.allendalerobotics.com/teams/frc/about
Team 4003 Sponsors:
Alendale Public School
Alro Steel
JR Automation
NASA
ODL
SOLIDWORKS
Standale Lumber
BUHLER
DEWYS
barnum
Lumberman's
FASTENAL
Pro-Tech Heating and Cooling
BIZSTREAM
Dan Pfeiffer
PTSolutions
Vector
Episode Description -
In this episode, we catch up with Jim Zondag from the Killer Bees, Team 33 as part of the FIM Top 20 Interview series!
FIM Top 20 Interview:
Jim Zondag - Team 33
Team Website: http://www.killerbees33.com/
Team 33 Sponsors:
FCA Foundation
Innovation First International
TI Automotive
VINTECH Industries
Design Systems Inc.
The Woodbridge Group
Re-Sol
JDM System Consultants
BAE Systems
CTR Electronics
Michigan Department of Education
National Instruments
AICAS Realtime
Autoliv
IntrepidCS
The Robot Space
Episode Description -
In this episode, we catch up with John and Special Guest Bob Nichols from Kettering University to talk about the history of Kettering Kickoff which will happen again this September on the 18th and 19th. In addition, we interview James from Team 4362 as part of our FIM Top 20 Interview series!
Kettering Go Pro Corner Update:
Interviewee:
John Wolfert
Bob Nichols
FIM Top 20 Interview:
James Garrett - Team 4362
Team Website: http://gemsrobotics.com/
Team 4362 Sponsors:
DTE
CSPA - Charyl Stockwell Preparatory Academy
ASI
IBM
CS Partners
Fog's Pub
Kalitta Air
59 West
Thrivent
Static Controls Corporation
Leading Edge Cutting Solutions Inc.
RoboZone Podcast Episode #141 - AI at KU Part Deux
Episode Description -
In this episode we check in with John Wolfert and Andy Watchorn from Kettering University. Andy presents Part #2 of his presentation on Artificial Intelligence.
Kettering Go Pro Corner Update:
Interviewee:
John Wolfert
Andy Watchorn
YouTube Link of the presentation: https://youtu.be/QJJB7hr8nuI
Episode Description -
In this episode we check in with John Wolfert and Andy Watchorn from Kettering University. Andy presents Part #1 of his presentation on Artificial Intelligence.
If you have any questions related this presentation that you would like answered in Part #2 of Andy's presentation scheduled for next week please send those questions to robozonepodcast@gmail.com!
Kettering Go Pro Corner Update:
Interviewee:
John Wolfert
Andy Watchorn
YouTube Link of the presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9Xn5AmDTVA
In this episode, we catch up with John and the Kettering Battlebots Team on their progress to becoming an official Battlebots Team and what they have been up to since our last interview. In addition, we interview Robert from Team 548 as part of our FIM Top 20 Interview series!
Kettering Go Pro Corner Update:
Interviewee:
John Wolfert
Devin Spaulding
Nick Lipcsik
Howard Bartlett
FIM Top 20 Interview:
Robert Stonik - Team 548
Team Website: https://www.robostangs.com/
Team 548 Sponsors:
GM
Ford Motor Company
BOSCH
SIEMENS/Electro-Matic Products
EATON
NASA
State of Michigan
Episode Description -
In this episode, we catch up with John and Mark to talk about the Summer Camps hosted at Kettering University and that you can enroll both mentors and students for. In addition, we interview Matt and Savana from Team 1023 as part of our FIM Top 20 Interview series!
Kettering Go Pro Corner Update:
Interviewee:
John Wolfert
Mark Taylor
FIM Top 20 Interview:
Matt K. and Savana F. - Team 1023
Team Website: http://www.bedfordexpress.org/
Team 1023 Sponsors:
Forceview Recreation
Apple Inc.
In this episode, we catch up with Kim and John and talk about Student Leadership Camps presented by Kettering University! In addition, we interview Scott Caradonna from Team 67 as part of our FIM Top 20 Interview series!
Kettering Go Pro Corner Update:
Interviewee:
Kim Schumaker
John Wolfert
Student Interviewees:
Dan - Team 7553
Hannah - Team 1218
Peyton - Team 3534
FIM Top 20 Interview:
Scott Caradonna - Team 67
Team Website: https://www.hotteam67.org/
Team H.O.T. Sponsors:
GM
BOSCH
BAE SYSTEMS
Huron Valley Schools
INTREPID Control Systems
APP - Anderson Power Products
Episode Description -
In this episode, we present the audio recording form the Chairman's Virtual Showcase presented by Kettering University! In addition, we interview Nick Sitka from the Brighton Technodogs as part of our FIM Top 20 Interview series!
Kettering Virtual Chairman's Showcase:
Interviewee:
Kim Schumaker
Links:
Team 7226 Chairman's Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgFQbBwVEkg.
Team 1322 Chairman's Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uupSHmh8NUU&t=75s
Team 5216 Chairman's Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBqkqjRxLj4
FIM Top 20 Interview:
Nick Sitka - Team 2707
Team Website: https://www.technodogs.org/
The Technodog's Sponsors:
Eberspacher
GM
Brighton Area Schools
Brighton LIGHT House
Promess
Altair
State of Michigan
FCA - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Conely Auto
Hitachi
Episode Description -
In this episode, we have another Go Pro Corner Segment sponsored by Kettering University! In addition, we interview Kelley Cook from the Bionic Black Hawks as part of our FIM Top 20 Interview series!
Kettering Go Pro Corner Interview:
Kim Schumaker
Scott Grasman
Terry McDonald
FIM Top 20 Interview:
Kelley Cook - Team 2834
The Bionic Black Hawks Sponsors:
GM
Bloomfield Hills Schools
FIRST
Oakland Automation
thyssenkrupp
MAGNA
NASA
Episode Description -
In this episode, we announce the winners of the Kettering University FIRST Scholarship!
Kettering Go Pro Corner Interview:
Kim Schumaker
John Wolfert
Episode Description -
In this episode, we have a brand new and shiny Go Pro Corner Update with Special Guest Doctor Pete Gheresus. In addition we speak with Nick Sikma from the World Champ Brighton TechnoDogs for a FIM Top 20 Interview for this week.
Kettering Go Pro Corner Interview:
Doctor Pete Gheresus
Team 3707 - Team Rush:
Head Mentor - Nicholas Sikma
Team Sponsors -
Eberspacher
GM
Brighton Area Schools
Brighton Lighthouse
Promess
Altair
State of Michigan
FCA
Conely Auto
Hitachi
Episode Description -
In this episode, we take a break with no Go Pro Corner Update but instead I had the privilege to interview the two FIM Top 20 teams this week with Team 27 Rush and Team 862 Lightning Robotics!
Team 27 - Team Rush:
Head Mentor - Kyle Hughes
Team Sponsors -
Diez Group
TLS Productions
BorgWarner
Continental Structural Products
McLaren Health Care
WWi
TechmodeGO
FCA Foundation
Dave and Alana Dorr
Lawrence Plastics
Dickinson Wright PLLC
Team 27 Ruch Alumni
AMT
Department of Defense
CooperStandard
CNCPARTSONLINE.com
Team 862 - Lightning Robotics:
Team Representative - Jay Obsniuk
Team Sponsors -
Jabil
Bosch
Plymouth Canton Community schools
Ford
BAE
Nissan
Yazaki
Leidos
Episode Description -
In this episode, we take a break with no Go Pro Corner Update but instead I had the privilege to interview the Kettering University BattleBots Team. Next up an amazing FIM Top 20 interview with Marjie Jenkins from Team 469!
Kettering Univeristy BattleBots Team - Sponsored by Kettering University:
Luke Fenstermacher
Howard Bartlett
Devin Spaulding
Team 469 - Las Guerillas:
Head Mentor - Marjie Jenkins
Team Sponsors -
AAA
3D PRINTING AT cyb Llings Inc.
Ford Motor Company
Nissan
General Motors
State of Michigan
MAGNA
BAE Systems
FRANKISCHE
Kabir's Prep
The Dobrusin Law Firm, P.C.
In this episode we check in with Kim for our weekly Go Pro Corner segment. Next up is an amazing interview with Scott and Owen on a 2021 Scout-A-Poolza event that is going on RIGHT NOW!
Go Pro Corner Segment - Sponsored by Kettering University:
Kimberly Schumaker - Kettering University FIRST Center
Scouting Palooza 2021
Scott Elmer - Team 2451
Owen Frausto - Team 2451
For competition details and information on how to enter your team, visit: www.pwnagerobotics.org/scoutingpalooza.
Thanks to our partners, Teams #930 Mukwonago BEARs, #971 Spartan Robotics, and #1690 Orbit, for their help in organizing and running this competition. Also, a BIG thanks to our sponsors for prizes and guest judges: Automation Direct, AndyMark, FUN, Pfizer, Microsoft, Tableau, Google and many more.
Submissions are currently open for teams and close on February 28th. Results will be announced on March 15th. There is a prize valued at $275 for all four winning teams plus smaller prizes for honorable mentions and every competing team!
All FRC teams are eligible even if they did not register with FIRST this year.
If you have any questions, feel free to send us an email at scoutingpalooza@gmail.com
Episode Description -
In this episode, we check in with John and Kim for our weekly Go Pro Corner segment. Next up is an amazing interview with Cory Walters of Stryke Force FRC Team 2767 for the FIM Top 20 Teams. This is one of the interviews I will never forget!
Go Pro Corner Segment - Sponsored by Kettering University:
John Wolfert - Kettering University FIRST Center
Kimberly Schumaker - Kettering University FIRST Center
Conference Call Interviewees:
Cory Walters - Team 2767
Stryke Force Sponsors: https://www.strykeforce.org/about/partners/
In this episode, we check in with John and Kim for our weekly Go Pro Corner segment. We have a pre-recorded conference call held by Kettering University covering how to sustain a FRC Team during COVID which had a great amount of information and may just make you listen to this episode twice!
Go Pro Corner Segment - Sponsored by Kettering University:
John Wolfert - Kettering University FIRST Center
Kimberly Schumaker - Kettering University FIRST Center
Conference Call Interviewees:
Kyle Hughes - Team 27
Anne McGowen - Team 5577
Ian Houston - Team 2137
In this episode, we check in with John and Kim for our weekly Go Pro Corner segment. We have our next interview in the series of FIRST in Michigan Top 20 Teams interviews with Craig from the Fighting Pi!
Go Pro Corner Segment - Sponsored by Kettering University:
John Wolfert - Kettering University FIRST Center
Kimberly Schumaker - Kettering University FIRST Center
Interviewees:
Craig Roys - Team 1718
Team 1718 Sponsors:
FCA Foundation
NuStep, Inc
ABB
PMMI Foundation
DCS Water Jet Cutting, Inc.
Laminair Systems
Armada Rubber
Armada Fair
Armada Lions
Richmond Rotary
CTRE
DoD STEM
Prototech Laser, Inc.
James Ferrari and Sons, Inc.
Schember Family
and many others – we of course wish to thank all our sponsors and donors no matter how big or small!
Episode Description -
In this episode, we check in with John and Kim for our weekly Go Pro Corner segment. We also start the series of FIRST in Michigan Top 20 Teams interviews with Wayne from the NC Gears!
In the upcoming weeks we will be sharing the other interviews we did over the holidays with all of representatives of the FIM Top 20 Teams. This was a great first interview and please keep in mind that there is no certain order for the interviews nor the Top 20 Teams for First in Michigan.
Go Pro Corner Segment - Sponsored by Kettering University:
John Wolfert - Kettering University FIRST Center
Kimberly Schumaker - Kettering University FIRST Center
Interviewees:
Wayne Tenmbrink - Team 1918
Episode Description -
In this episode, I checking in with some of the past RoboZone guests and catch their reactions to the 2021 Game Changers Season Kickoff.
They provide some suggestions for teams that are out there and may not have access to their locations to build a robot. Also what Rookie teams can do this year to have a successful Rookie season and build for the following season once things get back to normal.
Interviewees:
Cory Walters - Team 2767
Jon Uren - Team 1684
Marjie Jenkins - Team 469
Episode Description -
In this episode, I help educate and inspire the members of Team 27 - Team Rush on their journey to start a podcast of their own! The is a Kettering GO PRO Corner update that you will not want to miss and make sure to register your team for their season awards and games at www.kettering.edu/first
Interviewees:
Kyle Hughes - Team 27
Team 27 - Team Rush Students!
Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with John and Kimberly from Kettering University about the great event opportunities that FRC teams can be part of starting in January of 2021!
You don't want to miss this episode and all of the details that are provided. If you want more information please visit www.kettering.edu/first
Interviewees:
John Wolfert - Kettering University FIRST Center
Kimberly Schumaker - Kettering University FIRST Center
Episode Description -
In this episode, some of our favorite guests join the podcast for a round table discussion on potential changes for the Replay of Infinite Recharge! They discuss potential impacts of COVID-19 on the season and how teams can prepare now for the upcoming season.
Interviewees:
Corey Walters - Team 2767
Jon Uren - Team 1684
Scott Stapp - Team 5084
In this episode, we have an all LCRA panel to discuss the Chairman's Award and how you can set up your team for success. With the COVID-19 Epidemic still upon us at the time of this recording we focus on robotics as a way to take our attention away from COVID-19 and focus on the highest honor in FIRST!
Interviewees:
Morgan Carstensen - Team 4776
Camryn Ihrke - Team 3536
Makalia and David Leclerc- Team 3707
Episode Description -
In this episode, with Week 2 of the Infinite Recharge Season in the books the panel discusses the lessons they have learned from competing in the first 2 weeks of the season. Park, from Team 5460, tells us how StrikeZone is getting prepared for Week 4 and what they have learned by watching the teams in Weeks 1 and 2. The COVID-19, also known and the Corona Virus, is discussed and impact thus far on the season.
Interviewees:
Chris Purdy - Team 3534
Jon Uren - Team 1684
Jake Hawley- Team 7211
Parker Duncan - Team 5460
RoboZone Episode #118 - Infinite Recharge Lessons Learned from Week 1
In this episode, I speak with Kyle, Cory, Clinton and Brandi about their experiences from Week 1 of the Infinite Recharge Competitive Season. Team Rush and the EngiNERDS formed a formidable alliance which won Blue Banners from Kettering 1 and provide their input on strategies that were used to accomplish their Win! We also discuss in detail the impact thus far from the "No Bag Rule". With Team 2767 and 2337 prepping for Week 2 in St Joesph District event Cory, Clinton and Brandi inform us how they are preparing for a quick turn around from Week 1 to Week 2.
Interview Participant:
Kyle Hughes - Team 27
Cory Walters - Team 2767
Clinton and Brandi Bolinger - Team 2337
In this episode I speak with Ruth Toomey from Andrmark. Not only does Ruth work for AndyMark, she also mentors two FRC teams, is a TV host, FIRST Volunteer and food expert. Ruth provides how things are running at AndyMark and their efforts to get the last minute needs for teams competing now that the Infinite Recharge competitive season is starting. She also provides some details on the Adopt-A-Engineer program that AndyMark provides to a couple lucky teams!
Interview Participant:
Ruth Toomey - AndyMark
Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with the Don Ridge from Team 1506 Metal Muscle out of Kettering University and Scott Stapp from Team 5084 Team FridgeBot out of Corunna Michigan.
Don, Scott and I chat about the Infinite Recharge Game, where they are in their builds for this season and how the "No Bag Rule" can impact a team thus far in the build season leading up to Week 1 of Infinite Recharge. Parker Duncan won our t-shirt giveaway from last week but you have to listen to see what the awesome giveaway is for this week!
Interview -
Don Ridge - Team 1506
Scott Stapp - Team 5084
Description: In this episode I speak with Jack Rumple whom actively participates as a mentor for 2 FTC Teams and 3 FRC Teams this season. We start the podcast episode by remembering the unselfish act of Kendrick Castillo as all of the teams will pay respect to him throughout the season. Next I speak with Jack on the FTC teams that are headed to the Colorado FTC State Championships. Finally we cover the FRC Game for this season and provide some advice for all levels of the FRC community.
Interview Participant:
Jack Rumple - 4418 Team Impulse, 1339 - Angel Robotics, 8850 - Rebel Robotics, 15755 - Team Connectivity, 17302 - Max Resistance
Links referenced in interview:
Airforce Video - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=c_bkY7-9c8s&t=33s
Speech by Dean Kamen - https://johnvneun.com/blog/2019/1/28/dean-kamen-kickoff-1998?format=amp
Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with an all student panel on the Infinite Recharge game! The provide their view points on the game, the aspects from hanging, shooting to ball pickup. They also provide some feedback and suggestions that Rookie Teams can use going forward within the game. Jack Rumple from Team Spectrum won our AndyMark Redline motor giveaway from last week but you have to listen to see what the awesome giveaway is for this week!
Interviewees:
Samantha White - Team 5053
Justin Christenson - Team 3536
Aiden Storts - Team 1684
Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with the infamous Danny Diaz from FIRST Headquarters. Danny and I chat about the Infinite Recharge Game, New Field Hardware in 2021 and Heat Maps! This is a jam packed episode of the podcast and not one you will want to miss. Scott Stap won our t-shirt giveaway from last week but you have to listen to see what the awesome giveaway is for this week!
Interview -
Danny Diaz - FIRST Headquarters
RoboZone Podcast Episode #112 – Infinite Recharge with Nick from AndyMark!
Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with Nick from AndyMark. Nick and I review the Infinite Recharge game from Kickoff and Nick offers his thoughts on the game thus far and how he will be planning his team for the upcoming season. Nick also provides some suggestions on products you can purchase from AndyMark and how you can implement those into you robot designs for the game this year!
Finally, after recording a couple of episodes this season already I caught my mistakenly calling the “Infinite” Recharge game “Ultimate” Recharge. This will be corrected in upcoming episodes and thanks for your understanding in that.
Interview -
Nick Lawrence - AndyMark (www.andymark.com)
In this episode, I speak to and catch the first reactions to the infinite Recharge game announcement at Kickoff 2020! Jon, Cory, Nathan and myself speak to the challenges that the game presents, possible strategies team may use and also what a Rookie Team can do within this game to help their alliance win matches and possibly a Blue Banner.
This is the first episode for the 2020 season and if you would like ot be a guest on the podcast please send an email to robozonepodcast@gmail.com! We look forward to a long and informative FRC Season!!!
Interviewees:
Jon Uren - Team 1684
Cory Walters - Team 2767
Nathan Hogge - Team 3707
In this episode, I speak with the legendary Andy Baker from AndyMark. He provides some great updates on how AndyMark is getting ready for the Ultimate Recharge season which is less then 2 week away! He provides some information on new products offered for the upcoming season and even teases us with some not yet announced products!
We look back on the losses within the community and give thanks for what we have. This is not an episode you will want to miss. THANK YOU to all of those listeners out there for their support for the 2019 calendar year and we look forward to providing some great content with the new year coming soon!
Interviewees:
Andy Baker - AndyMark
In this episode, we revisit the episode covering the SWERVE. Cory, Jon, and Mark join the podcast and provide their insights and approach of how their teams use the Swerve drive. With Cory's extensive experience, Mark's teams' recent dive into the platform and Jon's team looking at a future implementation the Swerve platform is explained and how this platform is the latest and greatest topic that teams across the country are discussing.
Interviewees:
Jon Uren - Team 1684
Cory Walters - Team 2767
Mark Faunce - Team 3536
Episode Description -
In this episode, I speak with Jerry Budd about the FIRST Choice program that goes live for the Ultimate Recharge season on Friday, November 22nd at 12:00PM Eastern Standard Time. Jerry provides us with a history of the FIRST Choice program and his involvement, experiences, and agony of getting everything ready for this year's edition of the event.
Jerry provides some examples of past items in the FIRST Choice program and also gives us some valuable advice on how mentors really should be putting their choices in! This is not an episode you will want to miss! Get Ready for FIRST Choice boys and girls and get your lineup ready for submissions! Good luck to all of those mentors and team on trying to get valuable parts for your upcoming season!
Interviewees:
Jerry Budd - AndyMark
Episode Description -
In this episode, Jon and Scott provide their first impressions on the release of the new Falson 500 Brushless motor and how they are going to test these as soon as they have them in their hands. The group also talks about new additions to the ongoing list of releases for products that FRC teams can use now and in the coming season. If your team purchases any new products we would like to get you on the podcast to provide your valuable feedback and experiences. Also, if you would like to win an AndyMark Anniversary T-Shirt be the first to email me at robozonepodcast@gmail.com and provide me with your address the 1st two individuals to do so will get a snazzy AndyMark T-Shirt!
Interviewees:
Jon Uren - Team 1684
Scott Stap - Team 5084
Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with Liz Smith, an Application Engineer from AndyMark. Liz tells us about her vast FIRST experiences from growing up through the FIRST program to working with AndyMark as an Applications Engineer. Liz tells us about her experiences with writing documentation for instruction manuals, team branding, performing the duties as an FTA, and Drive Coach. It was a great interview and covers many aspects of Liz's life and what it is like being a FIRST alumnus now working for a company like AndyMark!
Interviewee:
Liz Smith, Applications Engineer - AndyMark
Episode Description -
In this episode, I first have a one on one discussion with Danny from AndyMark. Danny knows more about the FTC SkyStone game at this point then anyone with his involvement in the design of the field elements that AndyMark knows sells to the general public. Danny provides his interpretation of the game and also tells us what it is like to work for the world-famous AndyMark company. Next, we have Kim, John, and Scott that stop by for a quick interview about the Kettering University Mentors Camp coming up this weekend and what seminars will be available to mentors from the rookie to veteran. This is an information-packed episode you don't want to miss!
Interviewees:
Danny Blau - AndyMark
Kim Shumaker - Kettering University FIRST Center
John Wolfert - Kettering University FIRST Center
Scott Stap - Team 5084
Kettering University Mentors Camp Link: https://www.first-mentor-day-ku-2019.eventbrite.com
Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with Chris Sommer from the Loose Screws. Chris provides us with his outlook on SkyStone. Chris and I discuss the game further and he informs us on how his team is approaching the game and what their plans are to overcome the limitations such as spacing on the field of play.
Interviewee -
Chris Sommers – The Loose Screws
Episode Description -
In this episode, Jen an experienced FTC Mentor stops by right after the Sky Stone game reveal and provides her opinion on the game thus far. She provides some valuable strategy tips for approaching this game and also provides some valuable project management tips that any team, no matter the level, could use to position themselves in a better approach to any game.
Interview -
Jennifer Cellarius - Hartland FTC Teams #5290, 5957, 15104
Episode Description -
In this episode, Don Bossi, the President of FIRST stops by for his farewell interview on the RoboZone Podcast. Don will soon be leaving the FIRST Leadership group and he provides some insights on his tenure with FIRST. This was a very special interview in my opinion and hope you enjoy Don's thoughts on FIRST and what he will miss.
Interviewees:
Don Bossi - President, FIRST Inspires
In this episode, the infamous Daniel "Danny" Diaz stops by for an interview. Danny leads the Deep Space Game Development team and provides some insights on how the games each year is designed integrated on and implemented. He provides a great deal of information on the inner working of FIRST from his experiences as a FIRST Inspires employee. This is NOT an episode you will want to miss.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXU4jbGRZNE&fbclid=IwAR07KQYoJhyBf6uwzgji0P1PwaaGU_dbJhCzxP9-76dDUBNwqXMWL9zBmrY
Interviewees:
Danny Diaz - FIRST Inspires
In this episode, Cory, Jon, and Mark join the podcast and provide their insights and approach of how their teams use the Swerve drive. With Cory's extensive experience, Mark's teams' recent dive into the platform and Jon's team looking at a future implementation the Swerve platform is explained and how this platform is the latest and greatest topic that teams across the country are discussing. It has been a little while since our last episode but after a short leave of absence, the RoboZone Podcast is BACK and ready for the upcoming competitive seasons for both FTC and FRC!
Interviewees:
Jon Uren - Team 1684
Cory Walters - TeaM 2767
Mark Faunce - Team 3536
Episode Description:
In this episode, we discuss some of the off-season events that are taking registrations NOW across the State of Michigan that you can take your team to again compete in the Deep Space game. Alex provides some volunteer opportunities across these off-season events and Scott tells us a little bit about an upcoming Mentors Camp that will be soon approaching in the Fall.
ROB-CON Info:
For Team Registration, Volunteer signup and all the details of the event and festival go to www.mirobocon.com, $50 off registration if teams signup before June 29th, July 19-20th FRC Event - 32 teams, starting on the 19th at 6pm.
July 20th ROBO-CON Festival from 10-4pm with 5 interactive robotics fields and over 10 STEM activities
Mid Mitten Robo Rodeo
https://midmittenroborodeo.com
August 10, 2019
9am-8pm
$100 if registered by June 1st, $150 after
Team Registration: https://forms.gle/jSzSdBYuwDsJaZAT9
Volunteer Signup: https://forms.gle/ZwaHoEGDquYZk57Z9
Event Coordinator: Brian Gray - atomicvikings5256@gmail.com
Ferris State Roboday
Fsuroboday.com
$175
At Ferris State University on Saturday, Sept 28, load it is the day before
Looking for teams willing to donate their robot or a spare robot for the event to allow high schools without a first team to see what a competition is like.
Panel Guests:
Alex Fera - FTA - www.theorangealliance.org
Bernadette Storts - Robo-Con 2019 - July 19th - 20th - www.mirobocon.com
Bryan Gray - Mid Mitten Robo Rodeo - August 10th - www.midmittenroborodeo.com
Scott Stapp - Team Fridgebot
Victoria Funke - FSU RoboDay - September 20th - 21st - www.fsuroboday.com
In this episode, we listen to the audio form the video interviews that I gathered while at the Detroit World Championships for Deep Space. There are a variety of interviews provided and the incredible chance to interview a combined team from overseas was one of the personal highlights for myself while at Champs. This is not an episode you will want to pass or fast forward! If you have an offseason event you would like to cover on the podcast please email me at robozonepodcast@gmail.com and we will get you on the podcast to cover your event! We hope you enjoy listening and please subscribe!
Episode Description -
In this episode, we listen to a series of audio interviews I had the chance to record while at the Detroit World Championships 2019. From interviews with Rookie Teams to DaMoose, Enginerds, and GEMS, all of the interviewees provide their thoughts captured in time when each team was trying to win their way win by win to try to qualify for the Einstein Rounds.
Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with the Winning Alliance from the Michigan State Championships. Members from the Goon Squad, GEMS, and The Lightning teams provide their viewpoints on what it was like to win the State Championship, how it compares to the World Championships and what they each thought of the game this season.
Interviewees:
Scott Hall - Team 3604
Steven Holland - Team 4362
Ethan Malzone - Team 4362
Joe Jagadics - Team 862
Luke Fenstermacher - Team 862
Nick Lipcsik - Team 862
Kristen Gury - Team 862
Episode Description -
In this episode, I speak with Clinton Bolinger and Jon Uren about the rollercoaster of driving coaching and how things can change on a dime during a competition. Clinton and Jon provide their viewpoints on the Deep Space game and also how each of their teams approached the game this season. As they prep for Week 6 events they inform us on the last minute changes they are implementing to make them more competitive.
Interviewees:
Clinton Bolinger - Team 2337
Jon Uren - Team 1684
Episode Description -
In this episode, Jack Rumple and Marjie Jenkins joins the podcast and provides their insights into the Deep Space game. With Jack's team done for the year and Marjie headed to the Troy District in Week 5, both mentors have had great experiences within the Region model of FIRST. Jack provides some input on the Regional setup for his State and Marjie compares the Regional model to the District model that her team mainly competes in. This was a great conversation and very informative to how the models are alike and different.
Interviewees:
Marjie Jenkins - Team 469
Jack Rumple - Team 4418
In this episode, our panel of interviewees discuss each of their team's success and challenges this season thus far. They provide their thoughts on the game, how the game is going to change from Week 3 to Week 6. The students on the panel provide their suggestions on approaching college after high school and also give some advice for students that may just be starting their FIRST experience.
Interviewees:
Mike Savage - Team 3539
Kyle Albrecht- Team 3536
Morgan Carstensen - Team 4776
Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with a panel of both mentors and students that have either participated in 1 or 2 events over the past two weeks in the Deep Space game. They provide their thoughts on the game thus far, the current Meta 2 weeks in and what they see may change from now through the State Championships. This is one you will NOT want to pass you by!
Interview -
Mark Faunce - Team 3536 - Hartland Electro Eagles
Andrew Spiece - Team 314 - Big Mo
Scott Hall - Team 3604 - Goon Squad
Alex Hogge - Team 3707 - Brighton TechnoDogs
Episode Description -
With the Final Bag Day for the near future now past all of the teams competing in FRC our interview panel gives a recount of their build seasons. In addition, Week 0 events such as Kettering Week 0 have happened and the group discusses what a team could learn by participating in these events. Finally, Week 1 events are discussed and how the Deep Space game might be played out. We have a new giveaway for this week so get those email entries into the robozonepodcast@gmail.com address. If you would like to be on the interview panel for upcoming episodes please us an email. Thank you for listening!
Interviewees:
Chris Purdy - House of Cards Team 3536
Scott Stapp - Team Fridgebot - Team 5084
RoboZone Podcast Episode #090 - STRIKE Up A conversation with Stryke Force!
Episode Description -
In this episode and with less than two weeks to go in the Deep Space build season Cory Walters from Stryke Force stops by to talk about drive trains and his thoughts on the game this season. He provides us with his thoughts on the game some information and thoughts on the sandstorm part of the event and how he "might" be planning as the drive coach of Stryke Force on their strategy. The audio was a little wonky and we are slightly late in the publication of this weeks episode but hey that is BUILD SEASON!
Interviewees:
Cory Walters - Stryke Force 2767
RoboZone Podcast Episode #089 - Kickoff Review with Frank Merrick!
Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with FRC Director Frank Merrick about Deep Space. He provides us with some updates on the season thus far, his review on this years kickoff and how to handle items such as inclement weather during build season! Finally, we have a winner of the AndyMark giveaway!
Interview -
Frank Merrick - Director, FIRST Robotics Competition
Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with Andy Baker from AndyMark. Andy provides some background on AndyMark and how the company prepares for an upcoming FRC season. Andy informs us about what each day is like within the company during a build season. He also provides some advice for younger teams on when to order certain parts for your team both within and outside of the FRC season.
Interview -
Andy Baker - Co-Owner/CEO of AndyMark - www.andymark.com/
RoboZone Podcast Episode #087 - Let's talk PNEUMATICS Baby!
Episode Description -
In this episode, two weeks into build season our panel is still in the design phases for each of their teams. We talk about pneumatics and how they have been used in the past, how they can be used for Deep Space and the aspects teams need to be aware of during this part of your robot design. Coding for pneumatics is also discussed and how preparing your code NOW can help your coding team and the team overall once your practice robot or competition robot is ready to deploy code to and start the testing of your sub-systems.
Interviewees:
Tony Diodato - Team 5460
Parker - Student Driver/CAD - Team 5460
Chris Purdy - Team 3534
In this episode, with the kick off of Deep Space and the game announcement this past weekend we sit down with a variety of FRC mentors to capture their initial thoughts of the Deep Space game! The mentors provide a glimpse of what their teams are planning for and how they broke down the Deep Space game thus far. This is not an episode you will want to miss! We also we have a giveaway from AndyMark for items you MAY need for your robot this season.
Interviewees:
Jack Rumple - Team 4418
Jon Uren - Team 1684
Ed Wynne - Team 3536
Mark Faunce - Team 3536
In this episode, we have a round-table discussion with Mentors that are entering their second season within FRC. Jeremy, Paul and I provide some lessons learned through our first season in FRC with Power Up and how our experiences can be passed on to those individuals starting a team this season. In addition we have an additional gove away which you need ot listen to the entire episode to know how to participate. Finally and on behalf of the entire RoboZone Crew and Family we want to wish all of you a Happy and Safe Holiday Season!
Interviewees -
Jeremy Callahan - Team 7211
Paul Garrett - Team 7166
Episode Description -
In this episode, we revisit episode #40 where we spoke with a fellow Rookie Team mentor and discuss the things that are needed to get a team ready for the upcoming FRC season with Power Up. We also have the Woody Flowers Award Winner Andrew Spiece on the podcast to give some insight and advice for rookie teams.
Interview -
Andrew Spiece - Team 314
Jeremy Callahan - Team 7211
FIRST Link: https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc/blog/2019-space-at-regionals-and-a-shopping-list?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=68317203&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-874ovAwkXb5dgrE0R6PM5n2jKAP8qD27WiEWImT8crjhUcf6btnYN2XIIQ3Y9-n9qTKmbPZv40bZIGY373qns-pbjT-g&_hsmi=68317203
Episode Description -
In this episode, I get the great privledge to interview Frank Merrick from FIRST. Dunring this interview we cover topics such as Franks background and adventure into FIRST, his experiences from past seasons, and what his favorite game has been. We discuiss the events that led up to the announcement of removing Bag Day for the 2020 season and why the 2019 was not the right time for the change. Finally there is a huge announcement about something that will be in our Kit of Parts for this season. This is an episode you do NOT want to miss. There is a tshirt giveaway at the end so please listen all the way through!
Interviewee: Frank Merrick - Director - FIRST Robotics Competition
Episode Description -
In this action-packed episode, we catch up on the FTC Rover Ruckus game. We talk about the HUGE Bag Rules change for FRC season 2020 and finally, we discuss SLACK and how the application and its implementation can help your team NOW!
Interviewees:
Scott Stap - Head Mentor - Team 5084
John Hankerd - Head Mentor - Team 5260
Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with Jason and Trace from Team 5234. This Father and Son coding duo provide some insights, suggestions and proven methods of coding that you can implement in your team right now. From coding to testing to scrum methodologies the discussion hit on multiple areas that a team can focus their efforts NOW to better their team's processes before the start of the Deep Space.
Interviewees -
Jason and Trace Kusnier - Team 5234
Webiste: http://www.marauderbots.com
Twitter : @frc5234
Instagram: marauderbots5234
Git Hub: https://github.com/marauderbots
Testing Frameworks:
- JUnit - https://junit.org
- Mockito - https://site.mockito.org/
Episode Description -
In this episode we revisit an early episode in our podcast history, number 17 where Brandi Bollinger from Team 2337 the EngiNERDS from Grand Blanc provides her learning experiences! Brandi is a wealth of knowledge and helps provide some great informaiton that a mentor, no matter their level of experience, can learn from.
Interviewee: Brandi Bollinger - Co-Head Mentor - Team 2337, Grand Blanc, Michigan
website: www.team2337.com
RoboZone Podcast Episode #079 - Revisiting Recruitment with a FridgeBot!
Episode Description -
In this episode we revisit an early episode in our podcast history, number 19 to be exact and that 60 epsidoes ago! In this episode we discuss the things needed to start a new robotics team and how to put your new team in the best place to be successful! There are new teams at every level of FIRST and Scott from team FridgeBot provides his input on how to build a team.
Scott Stap - Head Mentor - Team 5084, Corunna Michigan
Team 5084 YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCgiF5VmQbLNUSmpPQw6jK1A
Team 5084 Facebook page: m.facebook.com/groups/609028715823908?_rdr
Episode Description -
In this episode, we have an interview panel that has extensive experience with the Swerve Drive that is all the rage in the FTC and FRC games of the past, present and future. Jerry, Kyle, Jack and Alex all provide a description of the their experiences with the SWERVE drive and the benefits, limiations and how to prepare a team to use a swerve drive.
Interview -
Jerry Culp - Team 2767 - StrikeForce
Kyle Albrecht - Team 3536 - Electro Eagles
Jack Saxman - Team 3707 - TechnoDogs
Alex Hogge - Team 3707 - TechnoDogs
Western Michigan Clinic - https://www.facebook.com/events/273848293458739/
Team 2767 White Papers:
2017 white paper: https://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/papers/3375
2018 white paper: https://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/papers/3468
Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with Nick who works for Andymark as an Engineer and ALSO is a FRC Mentor and most importantly FIRST Alumni! Nick provides some strategy for FTC's Rover Ruckus game and how team can change and adapt their robots throughout the FTC season. We also have a discussion on the simularities between adoption of new strategies in both FTC and FRC formats. Nick provides his viewpoint on the Rover Ruckus game, Power Up and the upcoming FRC game Deep Space. Finally, we talk about some of the offerings that AndyMark provides to FTC seasons no matter what the FTC game is.
Interview -
Nick Lawrence - AndyMark Engineer - www.andymark.com
In this episode, we speak with Alex and Kyle from the Orange Alliance, these Co-Founders of this organization provide us with an update and how the Orange Alliance has grown since the last time we have had them on the podcast.
We talk about discussion topics including the final power Up thoughts, Rover Ruckus, how to become an FTA and finally the Deep Space game. This episode has some pretty good information and it is one you want to listen to the entire episode.
Interview -
Alex Ferra - Co-Founder - The Orange Alliance and FIRST FTA
Kyle Flynn - Co-Founder - The Orange Alliance and FIRST FTA
The Orange Alliance:
Website: www.theorangealliance.org
GoFundMe Campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/toanp
Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with Chirs Sommers from Team 5237 the Loose Screws. Chris tells us what he believes will be the META for this season Rover Ruckus game. After discussing different aspects of the game Chris tells us how his FTC will be approaching this years game and their approach to maximizing the points they can amount for their alliance partners. In addition, we have our second giveaway for the podcast. You have to listen for the instructions and good luck!
Interview -
Chris Sommers - Team 5237 - The Loose Screws
Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with FTC Students Peter and Nathan who are working diligently to plan their teams approach to meet the requirements of the FTC Rover Ruckus game. They provide some infomation on each of their teams, the histories of each team and how the teams are approaching the Rover Ruckus game. In addition, we have the very first giveaway in the podcast history. You have to listen for the instructions and good luck!
Interview -
Peter - Team 12533 Inception - Austin, TX
Nathan - Team 12897 Newton's Law of Mass - Newton, MS
Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with Bob Nichols, the Director of FIRST Robotics Community Center, and talk about the upcoming Kettering Kickoff event held on the 15th of September. Next we have a panel discussion about the Autonomous portion of the newly announced FTC Game Rover Ruckus.
Interview -
Bob Nichols - Director of FIRST Robotics Community Center at Kettering Univeristy - https://www.kettering.edu/about/first-robotics
Scott Stapp - Team 5084 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/5084
Kevin Carstensen - Team 4776 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/4776
Kyle Albrecht- Team 3536 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3536
Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with Danny who works for Andymark as an Engineer and ALSO is FIRST Alumni! Danny provides some background on how AndyMark prepares for FTC seasons each year. In addition, we talk about some of the offerings that AndyMark provides to FTC seasons no matter what the FTC game is. With Rover Ruckus's announcement as to gameplay around the corner, Danny provides some sound advice on products that could be purchased now to prepare your team for the game!
Interview -
Danny Blau - AndyMark Engineer - www.sandymark.com/
In this episode, we flashback to a previous episode we recording in 2017 that covered marketing your team to a mass audience. Bernie Solo was interviewed to cover this subject and it is one of the most popular episodes we have done so while we are making changes to the podcast and gearing up for the FTC season we wanted to bring back a goodie and blow off the dust to help you market your teams!
Interview -
Bernie Solo - Solo Studio Works - www.solostudioworks.com/
RoboZone Podcast Episode #070 - Recruting, Fundraising and School is Back!
Episode Description -
In this episode, Andrew and Scott stop by to talk about what FRC teams should be doing right now to enhance their upcoming season. With School starting just around the corner these experienced mentors give us some pointers on recruitment, fundraising and other things you can do know to help get your team ready!
Interview -
Andrew Spiece - Team 314 - BIG MO
Scott Stap - Team 5084 - Team Fridgebot
In this episode, Ken stops by to talk about the upcoming WMRI event in the Fall. Ken helps educate us on the lessons learned from volunteering as an inspector. We get some history on the teams that Ken has mentored in the past and present. He provides his view of the Power Up game and what he is looking forward to from Deep Space.
Interview -
Ken Platteschorre - Team 107 - http://www.hollandchaos.com/
Team Links:
For the Facebook page they need to look for West Michigan FIRST
Facebook: Team 107 R.O.B.O.T.I.C.S
Facebook: Holland C.H.A.O.S. Robotics
https://sites.google.com/site/firstrobotics107/
https://www.firstinspires.org/node/14826
Links referenced on during the podcast:
WMRI Competition: http://www.wmri.info/
LakeShore RoboCon Event: https://www.fruitportrobotics.org/lakeshore-robo-con
All Hirls FRC Competition: https://www.experiencegr.com/event/grand-rapids-girls-robotics-event/56722/
In this episode, Bernadette and Michael stop by to talk about the RoboCon 2018 event and how the competition went. We get to hear the history and experience from the Byting Bulldogs point of view for the Power Up game and what they look forward to with Deep Space. Mike tells us the teams the Byting Bulldogs won the event within their Alliance!
Round-table Discussion -
Michael Savage - Team 3539 - http://www.bytingbulldogs.com/
Bernadette Storts - Team 1684 - http://www.first1684.com/
Episode Description -
In this episode, Andrew, Chris, Josh and I discuss the 2018 IRI Competition and what it took for their teams to win the event. They tell us their experiences form the event, some history on each of their teams and the experiences that Power Up has left on them. We get to hear feedback from the Power Up game and what they look forward to with Deep Space. Finally Andrew and Chris provide some advice for incoming Freshmen and they tell us where they are taking their colligent aspriations to in the Fall.
Round-table Discussion -
Andrew Bauer - Team 195
Chris Bonomi - Team 195
Josh Miller - Team 2168
Episode Description -
In this episode, Christopher and Lynn from the Bay Bot Bash, stop by to tell us all about the off season event they are organizing and provide a little bit of a historical background. They provide us so feedback from the Power Up game and what they look forward to with Deep Space. The panel also discusses activities that teams can implement and use for Summer activities to keep the minds of team members fresh and also start to expose new team members too!
Round-table Discussion -
Christopher Bale - Team 5712
Lynn McClymont - Team 3770
FIRST of the Great Lakes Bay Region Website:
www.first-glbr.org
Great Lakes Bay Bot Bash registration page:
www.first-glbr.org/great-lakes-bay-bot-bash
GLBR Twitch Livestream:
www.first-glbr.org/livestream
GLBR YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyg5HkLx5pX20jxAcMilKBg
Episode Description -
In this episode, we speak with Collin Fultz. He tells us about the planning of the IRI event, it's history, and why the event has grown to what it is today! In addition, Collin tells what it was like designing the Kit of Parts for past FRC Seasons. Don't miss out on this great episode!
Round-table Discussion -
Collin Fultz - IRI Planning Lead
IRI 2018 Website: http://indianaroboticsinvitational.org/
In this episode, Jacob, Victoria, Scott and I discuss the 2nd Annual Robo-Day at Ferris State University. They tell us what they have planned for this year. We get their feedback from the Power Up game and what they look forward to with Deep Space. The panel also discusses activities that teams can implement and use for summer activities to keep the minds of team members fresh and also start to expose new team members too!
Round-table Discussion -
Jacob Russell - Team 6117
Victoria Funke - Ferris State University RSO
Scott Stap - Team 5460
Ferris State University Robo-Day 2018 Website: http://www.fsuroboday.com/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MIRoboticsEvents
In this episode, Jon, Tony and Bernadette from Robo-Con stop by and tell us what the event has planned for this year. We get to hear feedback from the Power Up game and what they look forward to with Deep Space. We get to listen to Tony's unique look at the Moon Landing almost 50 years ago and the impact it still has on his view of robotics today. This is an episode you do not want to miss! It is informative and refreshing.
Round Table Discussion:
Jon Uren - Team 1684 - http://www.first1684.com/
Bernadette Storts - Team 1684 - http://www.first1684.com/
Tony Diodato - Team 5460 - http://www.first5460.com/info.html
Robo-Con 2018 website: http://www.mirobocon.com/
Episode Description -
In this episode, Andrews Spiece stops by to have a conversation about the Power Up experience, Deep Space, whether FRC Robotics is a Sport and finally the Menors Camp coming this weekend at Kettering University. This discussion started in one dricetion and spiderwebbed from there. It was a great disucussion and we hope you enjoy it. If you have a subject you would like discussed on the podcast, if you would like to promote your off season event or perhaps just want to chat about robotics. Please send me an email at robozonepodcast at gmail.com!
RoundTable Discussion -
Andrew Spiece - Teams 5114 and 7221
Episode Description -
In this episode, we continue to interview outgoing and graduating seniors from this past season. They provide advice for incoming Freshmen as to how to handle their first year of FRC robotics. We get to know each of these leaders as they tell us how their teams did this past season, their experiences in FIRST and what they are going to do in the Fall.
RoundTable Discussion -
Daniel Brichan - Team 5084 - out of Corruna, MI
Matt Esser - Team 5740 out of Pittsburgh, PA
Ethan E Scime - Team 2614 out of Morgantown, WV
Dikshant Sharma - Team 226 out of Troy, MI
Episode Description -
In this episode, we catch up and interview the 4th alliance team from the Detroit World Championship. In addition, we have the first part of our series where graduating Seniors that are getting ready for college provide insights on their experiences in FRC Robotics and give advice for incoming Freshmen team members!
RoundTable Discussion -
Kevin Wood - Team 2708
Senior Discussion:
Shayne Osborn - Team 314
Kate Wheeler - Team 3044
Devin Keeney - Team 1982
RoboZone Podcast Episode #059 - Detroit CHAMPS are Here!
Episode Description -
In this episode, 3 of the 4 teams from the Winning Alliance at the Detroit World Championships stop by. They discuss what it took to win the championship, what the new venue for the World Championships was like. Finally Brandi Bolinger stops by to wrap up the Rookie Round Up segement for the season and what rookie teams from Power Up should be doing now to help them get ready for the next FRC season.
Round-Table Discussion -
Cory Walters - Team 2767
Zach Jester - Team 4027
Kyle Hughes - Team 27
Brandi Bolinger - Team 2337
Episode Description -
In this episode, Tim Lawrence from Team 302 stops by to chat. We discuss what teams headed into the Detroit World Championships are doing to prepare their robots to compete at Detroit. We also discuss the FIRST Announcement of the 2019 FIRST and have a brief discussion about what the FRC game might be based off the game title. This is one you dont want to miss before the Detroit Championships!
RoundTable Discussion -
Tim Lawrence - Team 302
Episode Description -
In this episode Kim, Jon and I discuss the results of the MSC Event. We also discuss the Chairmans Award and preparation. Also what teams that are doing right now to prepare their robots to compete at both Houston and Detroit Championships. This is a shorter epsiode but with the Championships breathing down the necks of both mentors and students those teams are laser focused on the task at hand in just a short couple of days.
RoundTable Discussion -
Kim Portuesi - Team 4776
Jon Uren - Team 1684
Episode Description -
In this, the last episode of the regular season for POWER UP, we have a great conversation with mentors who have all had success on the field. They are preparing and iterating both their robots and their strategies for the Michigan State Championships. This was one of the best conversations of the podcast this season so don't miss out and listen to the entire episode.
The Rookie Roundup segment has come to an end and us thanks everyone that has participated but especially Brand Bolinger from Team 2337 for her help and guidance this season. Team of the Week has also ended for the season and will make a return in the next FRC season.
FIRST Update -
Team Update Number 20 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate20.pdf
RoundTable Discussion -
Clinton Bolinger - Team 2337
Cory Walters - Team 2767
Jon Uren - Team 1684
Scott Stap - Team 5084
Episode Description -
In this episode, we have a discussion dedicated to all of the Rookie Teams. From those who are already looking to next year to the lucky ones that have earned their way to the State or Regional Championships. Brand and Clinton Bolinger from Team 2337 join the discussion to help prepare those teams that are headed to State or District Championships. In addition, those teams that have earned the All-Star Rookie award and the preparation to get ready to present at the State Championship/District level.
FIRST Update -
Team Update Number 19 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate19.pdf
Roundtable Discussion -
Brandi and Clinton Bolinger - Team 2337
Paul Garrett - Team 7166
Cheryl Deehr - Team 7202
Team of the Week
ALL FRC VOLUNTEERS
Episode Description -
In this episode we get some details on Team Update 18, we have a roundtable discussion with subjects such as playing POWER UP while in the Candle Light and while Rookie RoundUp is taking a week off we have a new Team of the Week!
FIRST Update -
Team Update Number 18 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate18.pdf
Roundtable Discussion -
Ray Pratt - Team 6635
Tim Lawrence - Team 302 - https://twitter.com/firstteam302
Jeremy Callahan - Team 7211
Alex Fera - Referee - The Orange Alliance
Rookie Round-Up Segment
Brandi Bollinger - Team 2337 - EngiNerdz
Team of the Week
FRC Team #3655 (Tractor Technicians)
In this episode, we dive into the what teams do between competitions to improve on their design, shake out the bugs or improve cycle times before their next event. Brandi is back for another fun-filled segment of Rookie Round-Up and we have a new Team of the Week.
FIRST Update
Team Update Number 17 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate17.pdf
Drivers Training for FRC RoundTable Discussion
Chris Purdy - Team 3534
Scott Stap - Team 5084
Rookie Round-Up Segment
Brandi Bolinger - Team 2337 - EngiNerdz
Team of the Week
FRC #2767 (Stryke Force) - www.strykeforce.org
Episode Description -
In this episode, our roundtable group discusses the rules for this season, how they impact the game and how teams can get more points for their alliance by making sure they know the rules. Strategy for the game is also discussed by the panel and ways every team can improve through the advice provided. We have a new team of the week so please listen and subscribe.
FIRST Update -
Team Update Number 16 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate16.pdf
RoundTable Discussion -
Jon Uren - Team 1684 - www.first1684.com/
Michael Schreiber - Team 67 - www.hotteam67.org/
Nick Clark - FRC Referee
Rookie Round-Up Segment
Brandi Bolinger - Team 2337 - EngiNerdz
Team of the Week
FRC #33 - Killer Bees - www.killerbees33.com/
Title - RoboZone Podcast Episode #051 - POWER UP - Comp Week 1 - So that was interesting!
Episode Description - In this episode, we cover the 15th update to the team rules for Power Up! We have had a great roundtable discussion with mentors and referees that competed in Week 1 of the Power Up game. We have an update for rookies and other teams with the one and only Brandi Bollinger and finally, we have a new Team of the Week! If you would like to be interviewed for the podcast or want to nominate a team for Team of the Week please email us at robozonepodcast@gmail.com
FIRST Update -
Team Update Number 15 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate15.pdf
RoundTable Discussion -
Joel Noble - Team 1339 - www.angelbotics.com
Jeremy Callahan - Team 7211 - www.teamhollywood7211.weebly.com
Andrew Spiece - Team 5114 - www.fentonrobotics5114.com
Matt Malinak - FRC Referee
Nick Clark - FRC Referee
Rookie Round-Up Segment
Brandi Bollinger - Team 2337 - EngiNerdz - team2337.com
The Team of the Week
FRC #1339 - AngelBotics - Denver Colorado
www.angelbotics.com
Title - RoboZone Podcast Epsiode #050 - POWER UP - COMP Week 1 - Presidential PowerUp
Episode Description -
In this 50th Epsiode of the RoboZone podcast the President of FIRST drops by and has a detailed discussion of the state of POWER UP going into week 1 of the competitive season! We catch up with brandi Bollinger during the Rookie Round Up and we have a very special Team of the Week!
FIRST Update -
Team Update Number 14 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate14.pdf
Presidential Interview -
Don Bossi - President of FIRST
Rookie Round Up Segment
Brandi Bolinger - Team 2337 - EngiNerdz
Team of the Week
ALL FRC Volunteers
RoboZone Podcast Epsiode #049 - POWER UP - Drivers Training for FRC
Episode Description -
In this episode we dive into the how a team might choose their drive team for the upcoming POWER UP game. Our round table discussion contains mentors that have years of experience with choosing Drive Team members for their past seasons. In addition we talk about he rules changes that were just annouced in the Team Update Number 11 and especially Rule R03. Finally we catch up with Brandi Bolinger for Rookie Round Up and we have a new Team of the Week.
FIRST Update
Team Update Number 11 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate11.pdf
Drivers Training for FRC RoundTable Discussion
Jon Uren - Team 1684
Andrew Spiece - Team 5114
John Antilla - Team 2604
Rookie Round-Up Segment
Brandi Bolinger - Team 2337 - EngiNerdz
Team of the Week
FRC #2512 (Duluth East Daredevils) - www.daredevils2512.org
Title - RoboZone Podcast Episode #048 - POWER UP - Week 5 - 2 Weeks Left in Build Season
Episode Description -
With 2 weeks left in the build season for POWER UP this episode centers around and discusses what teams should be focusing on in the last 2 weeks of the build season. We catch up with Brandi Bolinger for the Rookie Round Up segment and a new Team of the Week is Crowned!
FIRST Update -
Team Update Number 8 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate10.pdf
Build Season RoundTable Discussion -
Jon Uren - Team 1684 - www.first1684.com
Scott Stap - Team 5084 - www.corunnarobotics.com
Jeremy Callahan - Team 7211 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/7211
Rookie Roundup:
Brandi Bolinger
Team 2337 - The EngiNerds
www.team2337.com
Team of the Week
Team T.O.R.C. - 2137
www.torc2137.com
Title - RoboZone Podcast Episode #047 - POWER UP - Coding 101
Episode Description -
In this episode of the RoboZone Podcast we have a duo of coing mentors that provide us some great information on how their teams approach coding for each season within their teams. In addition, Eli and Darrin given some advice and recommendations for rookie teams that may have taken their first approach at coding for Power Up! Brandi Bolinger stops by for the Rookie Roundup segment and provides 5 things a rookie should have done last week and 3 things a rookie team should be doing this week. We have named our Team of the Week for the week.
FIRST Update:
Team Update Number 8 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate08.pdf
Coding 101 RoundTable Discussion:
A link that every rookie team should visit for 2018: https://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/4485/m/13503
And the article on software design that I mentioned during the interview: http://www.laputan.org/mud/
https://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/s...5&postcount=10
Darrin Jillson - Team 3452 - GreengineerZ
Team website - www.greengineerz.org
https://twitter.com/frc3452
https://github.com/frc3452
https://www.instagram.com/greengineerz/
https://www.facebook.com/GreengineerZ/
Eli Barnett - Team 449 - The Blair Robot Project
Team Website: https://robot.mbhs.edu/
https://github.com/blair-robot-project
Rookie Round Up Segment:
Brandi Bolinger - Team 2337 - EngiNerdz
Team Website: www.team2337.com
Team of the Week:
Team 27 - Team RUSH
Team Website: http://www.teamrush27.net/
Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/C3awbnJ9VXA
RoboZone Podcast Episode #046 - Electrical Design and Lessons Learned
Episode Summary:
In this episode of the RoboZone Podcast, we provide an update to the rules for the Power Up Game! We have a roundtable discussion about Electrical Design and Lessons Learned thus far through the first 3 weeks of the build season! Finally we catch up with the one and only Brandi Bolinger for another exciting episode of Rookie RoundUp!
FIRST Update - Team Update #6
https://www.firstinspires.org/resource-library/frc/competition-manual-qa-system
RoundTable Discussion -
Jon Uren - Team 1684 - http://www.first1684.com/
Jeremy Callahan - Team 7211
Scott Stap - Team 5084 - www.corunnarobotics.com
Andrew Spiece - Team 5114 - http://www.fentonrobotics5114.com/
Rookie RoundUp -
Brandi Bolinger - Team 2337 - http://www.team2337.com
Team of the Week -
Team 2337 - The EngiNerds - Grand Blanc Michigan - http://www.team2337.com
Episode Description:
In this episode we have a quick update to the rules for the Power Up! game. During the RoundTable discussion we cover topics inclduing Procurement for your team and also the Deisgn Iteration method that Mentors can follow with your team. We catch up with Brand Bolinger on the Rookie Roundup segement to cover items that rookie teams should ahve done by this point and the focus for this week of the build season. And finally our Team of the Week segment which showcases a team that not only competes and helps other teams through FIRST but also their community!
FIRST Updates:
https://www.firstinspires.org/resource-library/frc/competition-manual-qa-system
Roundtable Attendees:
Libby Kamen Drost
Team 1923 - The MidKnight Inventors
firstrobotics1923.org
twitter.com/FRC1923
facebook.com/FRC1923
Josh Fritsch
Team 27 - Team Rush
http://www.teamrush27.net
http://www.teamrush27.net/toolkit-success
twitter.com/teamrush27
Allen Gregory
Team 3847 - Spectrum
http://www.spectrum3847.org/
Rookie Roundup:
Brand Bolinger
Team 2337 - The EngiNerds
www.team2337.com
Team of the Week:
Team 5086 - Team FrdigeBot
www.corunnarobotics.com
RoboZone Podcast Episode #044 - Week 1 - Design and Strategy
In this episode, we change our format up and introduce new ongoing segments FIRST Updates, Team of the WEEK and soon to come to a new segment called the Rookie Conference Call. The main subject of this episodes involves a roundtable discussion on how local FRC team handle the Design and Strategy of their robot for the Power Up game! If you have any feedback on our format change, want to nominate a team for the week or perhaps you would like to be interviewed for the podcast please reach out to us on social media or send us an email at robozonepodcast@gmail.com! We hope you enjoy this episode of the RoboZone Podcast.
FIRST Updates Segment:
https://www.firstinspires.org/resource-library/frc/competition-manual-qa-system
Design and Strategy Round Table Attendees:
John Wolfert - Team 1506 - Metal Muscle
Don Ridge - Team 1506 - Metal Muscle
Jon Uren - Team 1684 - The Chimeras (ky-mare-uhs)
The Team of the Week:
Team 118 - Robonauts - Houston Texas
https://ccisdrobonauts.org/
In this episode we discuss the POWER UP Kickoff Event and Game! We speak with Andrfew Spiece, Scott Stapp and Bandi Bollinger whom have all been on the podcast before and they provide their opinion of the game and some strategies that teams may want to think about when prototyping their robots. In addition some great discussion on the rules that govern the Power Up game are also debated over!
Useful Links:
Kettering Kickoff Seminar Presentations - http://www.team2337.com/engihelpdesk.html
Interviewees:
Andrew Spiece - Team 5114 - Titanium Tigers, Fenton, Michigan - http://www.fentonrobotics5114.com/
Scott Stapp - Team 5084 - The Fridgebots, Corruna, Michigan - http://www.corunnarobotics.com/
Brani Bollinger - Team 2337 - The EngiNerds, Grand Blanc, Michigan - http://www.team2337.com
In this episode we speak with Brand and Clinton Bollinger from Team 2337, the EngiNerds out of Grand Blanc Michigan and Scott Stapp from team 5084, the FridgeBots out of Corunna Michigan to give you the 10 things that you should be doing for your team in the two weeks prior to Kickoff and the new game for 2018 Power Up! HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the RoboZone Crew and we will see you at 2018 Kickoff! Have a safe holiday season!
Team 2337 - EngiNerds - www.team2337.com
Team 5084 - The FridgeBots - www.corunnarobotics.com
Team 7056 - The F.A.S.T. Team - www.frcfastteam.com
In this episode we speak with Kim from the ScottsBots and specifically about QuarterMania! In addition we speak with Scott from the FridgeBots and get and FTC update from Alex from the Orange Alliance!
In this episode we speak with a fellow Rookie Team mentor and discuss the things that are needed to get a team ready for the upcoming FRC season with Power Up. We also have the Woody Flowers Award Winner Andrew Spiece on the podcast to give some insight and advice for rookie teams.
In this Episode, we talk to John Tu from the Hammerheads out of Troy Michigan. He provides some background on the team and the Robotics Festival that is being held at Troy High School in Troy Michigan on the 18th of November!
In this episode, we speak with the Head Mentor of the Bionic Blackhawks who is holding an all-girls competition in Bloomfield Hills Michigan this weekend with the help of Teams 67, 33 and 469!
In addition, we speak with Alex Fera and get an update on Relic Recovery after the first weekend of competitions! Great ready for some knowledge!
In this episode, we SLACK off with the EngiNerds, FridgeBots and BlitzCreek. We discuss where our teams will be competing during this coming FRC season. Finally we discuss the use of the SLACK application within our teams and how it can help yours!
In this episode, we present part Duex of the Team Documents presentation given by Brandi and Clinton Bollinger of Team 2337 The EngiNerds from Grand Blanc Michigan. Topics include additional information on Team Document, Slack, T-Shirts, and funding.
Presenters - Team 2337 - www.team2337.com
Slack - www.slack.com
In this episode, we present the 2nd of three seminars provided by Team 2337 the EngiNerds from Grand Blanc Michigan and specifically Clinton and Brandi Bollinger. This seminar covered Team Documents such as a Sign Up sheet and Team Contracts. Special thanks to the Bollingers for their efforts! @team2337 #team2337
In this episode, we listen to the 1st of 3 seminars provided by Team 2337 the EngiNerds out of Grand Blanc Michigan. Thanks to Brandi and Clinton Bollinger!
Team 2337 Website -http://www.team2337.com/
In this episode, the panel discusses the RoboDay event at Ferris State University. In addition, we talk more about Relic Recovery and as the interviewees sign off they provide their thoughts on the Power Up game.
Alex Fera
http://theorangealliance.org
Jacob Russell
www.facebook.com/yakobtwig
Chief Delphi - Jar24
Scott Stap - Team Frigbots
@FridgeBot instagram
@Shiarobots Twitter
Corunna robotics competition team 5084
Facebook
Andrew Spiece - Infamous
Victoria Funke - Alumni - Team Torque
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/tori.t.sam
https://www.facebook.com/brobotics5162/
Instagram
@keepergirl10
@brrobotics5162
Twitter
@Funkey_Tevy
@brobotics5162
Michelle Lester - FTC Team
Facebook: facebook.com/thefirewires
Twitter: @thefirewires
Insta: @thefirewires
Website: thefirewires.org
In this episode, we catch up with a member of the World Champs. Jon joins us from the Chimeras. We chat about the Relic Recovery game and start to theorize about what Power Up will be about!
Interviewees:
Jon Uren - Team 1684 - The Chimeras - http://www.first1684.com/
Cory Walters - Team 2767 - Stryke Force - http://strykeforce.org/
In this episode, we talk to the founders of the Orange Alliance. You can visit their website at theorangealliance.org. We also talk about the reveal of the Relic Recovery FTC Game for this season.
nterviewees -
Gus Peters - Alumni Team 2337
Lillian Eckman - Alumni Teams 70 and 2337
Off season events and fundraising time! Listen to how these teams are spending their offseason educating and raising money for their teams! Time to apply for funding for Rookie FRC teams here:
The Rookie Grant is now LIVE! and the website has been updated:https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc/grants.
Please share the information below with your teams.
Awarded teams will receive $6,000 in registration grants over the period of two seasons:
• $4,000 in season 1
plus
• $2,000 in season 2.
Teams must meet the following criteria to be eligible:
• Teams must be from a country that has an existing official FIRST® Robotics Competition event.
• Teams should have at least one committed Mentor.
• The application must include a copy of team fundraising plan.
Apply now! The grant application deadline is Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 11:59 PM EST. Teams will be notified about whether they are awarded the grant on Friday, November 10.
For more information and to complete an application, please visit https://usfirst.submittable.com/submit/90141/2018-first-robotics-competition-rookie-grant-application”
Here’s a short summary of the time line:
· Now Live, Friday, August 18th
· Closes: Thursday, November 2nd
· List to RDs: By noon on Monday, November 6th
· Feedback due from RDs: By noon on Wednesday, November 8th
· Teams notified of whether they receive the grant: Friday, November 10th
Off season events and fundraising time! Listen to how these teams are spending their offseason educating and raising money for their teams! Time to apply for funding for Rookie FRC teams here:
The Rookie Grant is now LIVE! and the website has been updated:https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc/grants.
Please share the information below with your teams.
Awarded teams will receive $6,000 in registration grants over the period of two seasons:
• $4,000 in season 1
plus
• $2,000 in season 2.
Teams must meet the following criteria to be eligible:
• Teams must be from a country that has an existing official FIRST® Robotics Competition event.
• Teams should have at least one committed Mentor.
• The application must include a copy of team fundraising plan.
Apply now! The grant application deadline is Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 11:59 PM EST. Teams will be notified about whether they are awarded the grant on Friday, November 10.
For more information and to complete an application, please visit https://usfirst.submittable.com/submit/90141/2018-first-robotics-competition-rookie-grant-application”
Here’s a short summary of the time line:
· Now Live, Friday, August 18th
· Closes: Thursday, November 2nd
· List to RDs: By noon on Monday, November 6th
· Feedback due from RDs: By noon on Wednesday, November 8th
· Teams notified of whether they receive the grant: Friday, November 10th
Frogs, Titans, Warriors and Airtime Interviewees:
Steve Angus – Lead Coach - FTC Novi Robotitans Team 11129
Ellyse Angus – Student event led - Novi Frog Force Team 503
Iris Denny – Event Student Lead – Livonia Warriors Team 2832
Aaron Jacobs – Director of Sales Marketing, Airtime Trampoline
Events coming up:
• Tue, Sept 19th – Back to school - FRC party for Novi Frog Force #503. Novi Airtime. Location open 3-9pm. Robotic teams onsite 5-9pm.
• Tue, Sept19th – Back to school - FRC party for Livonia
○ Warriors#2832. Westland Airtime. Location open 3-9pm. Robotic teams onsite 5-9pm
Team Links:
Novi Robotitans#11129:
Facebook groups-843910505785127
Twitter Novi_Robotitan
Novi Frog Force#503
Facebook FrogForce503
Website www.frogforce503.com
Livonia Warriors Team 2832
Facebook @livoniawarriors
Instagram @warriors2832
Twitter @LivoniaWarriors
YouTube @Livonia Warriors 2832
Off season events and fundraising time! Listen to how these teams are spending their offseason educating and raising money for their teams!
Lightning Interviewees:
Sarah Fugate
Lili Calderon-Moscrip
Frogs, Titans, Warriors and Airtime Interviewees:
Steve Angus – Lead Coach - FTC Novi Robotitans#11129
Ellyse Angus – Student event led - Novi Frog Force#503
Iris Denny – Event Student Lead – Livonia Warriors#2832 • Aaron Jacobs – Director of Sales Marketing, Airtime Trampoline
Events coming up:
• August 20th - Robots in the park
• Next Tuesday Aug22nd – Summer Robotic party. FTC party for Novi RoboTitans #11129. Novi Airtime Trampoline. Location open 10-9pm. Robotic teams onsite 5-9pm.
• Tue, Sept 19th – Back to school - FRC party for Novi Frog Force #503. Novi Airtime. Location open 3-9pm. Robotic teams onsite 5-9pm.
• Tue, Sept19th – Back to school - FRC party for Livonia
○ Warriors#2832. Westland Airtime. Location open 3-9pm. Robotic teams onsite 5-9pm
Aug 22nd Event Details:
$10 of jumping per 2hrs. (that mention Robotics at door) $1 is donated to the Robotic team hosting event.
FTC field will be setup for Aug22nd event.
Official First announcer to be the MC.
Aaron from Airtime will DJ the event.
Café area reserved for Robot display & outreach.
FIRST Robotic music / DJ, Cotton Eyed Joe.
Robotics teams / Alliance teams encouraged to bring robots for display. Teams encouraged to wear team T-shirts, Steampunk outfits, and pass out team badges in the Café.
Team mascots encouraged to attend. Airtime Mascot? – Aaron?
Team Links:
Canton Lightning Team 862
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightningRobotics
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FRC862
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightningroboticsteam862/
Website: http://lightningrobotics.com/wordpress/
Novi Robotitans#11129:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/843910505785127/\
Twitter https://twitter.com/Novi_Robotitan\
Novi Frog Force#503
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FrogForce503/
Website http://www.frogforce503.com/
Livonia Warriors Team 2832
Facebook @livoniawarriors
Instagram @warriors2832
Twitter @LivoniaWarriors
YouTube @Livonia Warriors 2832
Airtime Trampoline Novi:
http://airtimetrampoline.com/locations/novi-mi/
Snapchat is @airtimeparks
Instagram @airtimenovi
@airtimewestland
@airtimetroy
@airtimesterling
@airtimegrandrapids
facebook.com/airtimesterlingheights
facebook.com/airtimetrampolinetroy
facebook.com/canton/westland
facebook.com/airtimetrampolinenovi
facebook.com/airtimetrampolinegrandrapids
In this episode we present a series of Summer iNterviews that were recorded at RoboCon 2017. A variety of subjects are discussed and we hope you enjoy the episode. Please feel free to give us a review on iTunes podcasts and YouTube!
In this episode, we catch up and reflect on the SteamWorks FRC season with two of the best. Nick "Shark" Clark and Joe "The" Hurd join the podcast for this episode and provide some feedback on the past season and what FIRST Alumni can do to help FIRST and themselves while in college!
Description:
In this episode, I have the great privilege of interviewing the President of F.I.R.S.T. - Don Bossi. We had a great discussion and covered topics such as the upcoming Festival of Champions to how Don became the President of F.I.R.S.T.
In addition to the interview with Don Bossi, I had the chance to attended MiRoboCon in Lapeer in Michigan and interviewed the organizer of the event.
Twitch Coverage of Festival of Champions - www.twitch.tv/firstinspires
Interviewees:
Brandi and Clinton Bollinger - Team 2337 - The EngiNerds - Grand Blanc High School
Jim Zondag - Team 33 - The Killer Bees - Notre Dame Prep
Subjects:
Indiana Robotics Invitational competition - http://indianaroboticsinvitational.org/
Festival of Champions - FIRST Inspires - https://www.firstinspires.org/
RoboCon 2017 - http://www.mirobocon.com/
Maker Fair - https://www.thehenryford.org/current-events/calendar/maker-faire-detroit/
Major Announcement: FIRST Inspires FTC Manual UPDATE: https://www.firstinspires.org/resource-library/ftc/game-and-season-info
Announcements: IRI - Indiana Robotics Invitational - Coming this WEEKEND!
• Link: http://indianaroboticsinvitational.org/
Interviewee: Chris Sommers - Bedford Robotics FTC Teams - Head mentor for Team 5237 "The Loose Screws" Link: http://bedfordftcrobotics.weebly.com
Topics:
1. Bedford Team's History with FTC
2. Differences between FTC and FRC
3. Past games 2015-2016 and 2016-2017
○ 2016–2017: Velocity Vortex
○ 2015–2016: FIRST RES-Q
4. Looking to Relic Recovery
○ 2017–2018: Relic Recovery - https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/ftc/game-and-season
5. Theorize about Relic Recovery
We hope all of you have a safe and very Happy 4th of July! We will return to our normal programming on July 11th. Dont forget to put RoboCon your calendar for July 22nd.
RoboCon: https://www.facebook.com/MiRoboCon/
Episode #022- We DO Need Those FIRST Badges!
In this episode we Speak with Kyle Hughes from Team 27 and look back at the FIRST Mentors Summer Camp form Kettering University. We talk about fundraising ideas and the new FIRST Badges that are available!
Interviewee: Kyle Hughes, Head Mentor, Team 27 Rush
Team 27 Rush Website: http://www.teamrush27.net/
FIRST Badges Website: https://www.firstbadges.com/
In this episode, we review the first couple of episodes in a series covering starting a new Robotics team! Interviewees include Brand Bollinger, Andrew Spiece and Scott Stap.
Bernie Solo - Solo Studio Works - http://www.solostudioworks.com/
• Letting the community know
• Marketing a Team:
• Sponsorships
• Building a Brand
• Logo Preparation
○ Fiverr.com
• Having an Identity
• Color Scheme
• Social Media
• Facebook - frcfastteam
• Twitter - @frcfastteam
• Instagram - frcfastteam
• SnapChat - frcfastteam
In this episode we continue to the series where we discover the things needed to start a new robotics team and how to put your new team in the best place to be successful!
Scott Stap - Head Mentor - Team 5084, Corunna Michigan
Team 5084 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgiF5VmQbLNUSmpPQw6jK1A
Team 5084 Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/groups/609028715823908?_rdr
Michigan Robotics Schedule Facebook Page: https://m.facebook.com/groups/1810713802548370?_rdr
FIRST Mentor Camp: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1209593482458830&tsid=0.6855757383164018&source=typeahead
Kettering Kickoff Information: http://bulldogs.kettering.edu/ketteringfirst/
Just a quick THANK YOU to all of those individuals whom have served and given their lives to protect the rights and freedoms we have today in the United States of America.
For those family and friends that have loved and supported those whom have served, THANK YOU for the support your loved ones needed in their time of need to defend our country!
In this episode, we discuss how to fund a new robotics team and the ongoing fundraising once you have established your team. Andrew Species from Truck Town Thunder was in this episode.
This is the first in a series of episodes documenting the process of starting a new Robotics Team and the lessons learned from individuals that have started teams int he past.
For this episode, Brandi Bollinger from Team 2337 the EngiNERDS from Grand Blanc provides her learning experiences!
If you know a mentor that would like to share their learning experiences please email us at robozonepodcast@gmail.com!
Thank you goes out to Brandi and to Team #2337!
Interviewees:
Cory Walters - Stryke Force, Team 2767, Kalamazoo Michigan
Jerry Culp - Stryke Force, Team 2767, Kalamazoo Michigan
Joe Jagadics - The Lightning - Team 862, Canton Michigan
Kevin - The Pascack Pioneers - Team 1676 from Montvale New Jersey
T-Shirt Shout-outs
Las Gorillas - Team 469
BigMo - Team 314
Trisonics - Team 4003
In this episode, you can listen to interviews from the Michigan State Championships. Our Round Table Discussion centers around State Championships and how to get ready for World Championships.
Team 1506 - Metal Muscle - John Wolfert and Don Ridge
Team 68 - Andrew Spieces
In this track, you will hear some of the interviews that I was able to have while attending the Michigan State Robotics Championships. It was an intense weekend of great competition!
Interviewees:
Nick Clarke - Master of Ceremonies
Joel Hurd - Game Announcer
Don Bosse - President of FIRST
In this episode of the RoboZone Podcast we get ready for State Championships in Michigan! I got the chance to interview Jim Zondag and Dan Kimura!
Jim Zondag is a co-founder of FIM, 20 years a mentor with Killers Bees, Won 2 State Championships, 2 State Chairman’s Awards, 2 World Championships Runner-Up.
Dan Kimura is 18 years a mentor with Las Guerillas, Won 2 World Championships and 3 State Championships.
In this episode, our panel of Robotics Experts and Mentors provide some advice and guidance to those teams that have qualified for their respective State Championship events. We also catch up with each mentor's team and don't forget about Mentor, Team and Drive Team of the Week. If you want to nominate someone or a team for these shoutouts please email me at robozonepodcast@gmail.com
In this episode, I interview the President of FIRST in Michigan. Also, we have Mentor, Team and Drive Team of the Week!
FRIST in Michigan President - Gail Alpert
Drive Team of the Week - Team 494
Jay Tembrink - Drive Coach
Justin Newberry - Driver
Justin Stockwell - Operator
Julia Newberry - Pilot
Grace Gutherie - Human Player
Individuals Interviews:
Interview Number 1:
Samantha Synowka is a senior from:
Temperance MI
Bedford High School
Bedford Express Team 1023
Interview #2:
Janelle Carpenter from:
Sophmore
J/LISD Academy Middle College - Adrian MI
Tam 5144 - P.R.E.D.A.T.O.R.S
Interview #3:
Colin Wilson - Sophomore
Washtenaw Technical Middle College
Team Strange Quarks 6101
Interview #4:
Lestyn Brooks - Senior
Our Lady of the Lakes Waterford MI
Team 3098 The Captains
Interview #5:
Michael wolf - senior
Saline high school
Team 5606 Singularity
Round Table Discussion:
Andrew Spieces - Truck Town Thunder
Chris Purdy - House of Cards
John wolfert - Metal Muscle
In this episode (#008) we interview the Mentors and Drive teams that won the Kettering Week 2 Event. It was a Cinderella story of epic proportions. There will be a second podcast episode released this week to provide some additional thoughts on the lessons that have been learned thus far with SteamWorks! Don’t forget to subscribe and listen to all of the episodes we have planned!
Round Table Interview with the Winning Team Alliance - 8th Alliance - Kettering Week 2
Blaine Armstrong - team 6618 - RAM Robotics - Flatrock Michigan
Scott Milward - Team 2612 - Coarsair Robotics - Waterford Michigan
Joe Bickley - Team 1243 Dragon Robotics - Swartz Creek
This Episode is dedicated to those FTAs, Inspectors, and Referees that run an event and without which we would not have an event to bring our robots to compete too.
Listen to the feedback these individuals have on the game thus far and their predictions going forward. Please subscribe and if you have a mentor, team or drive team member you would like to have interviewed, please email us at robozonepodcast@gmail.com.
n this episode we speak to a couple of the leaders within Michigan FIRST Teams and the volunteers that help make the events a reality!
Interviewees:
Clinton Bollinger - Team 2337 The Enginerds!
Jim Zondag - Team 33 The Killer Bees!
Patrick Major - Teams 494 The Martians and Team 70 More Martians!
Roundtable Discussion:
Alex Fera - Frog Force Alumni, FIRST Volunteer since 2009, Control System Advisor since 2012 and FTA since 2014
Andrew Spiece - Lead Mentor Truck Town Thunder, 2016 Woodie Flowers Nominee for Michigan and Drive Team Coach
Nick Clarke - EngiNerd Alumni, FIRST Volunteer since 2016 and Master of Ceremonies
Joel Hurd - 470 Grizzly Robotics Alumni, FIRST Volunteer since 2013 And Game Announcer
The 5th Episode of the RoboCode Podcast covering all aspects of Drive Teams and how to approach this years game SteamWorks!
Episode #003 - New joint venture with RoboZone and covering the start of the new FRC SteamWorks Season!
The 2nd episode of the RoboCode Podcast talks about the new FTC Season and the new Velocity Vortex game which will be used for competition.
The very F.I.R.S.T. episode of the RoboCode Podcast and the start of a new robotics season!