Team Update posted 01/24/2017
The fifth Team Update has been published for this year’s game. Be sure to stay up to date with these, as they can add, change, or clarify rules to the game.
There’s a WPILib update. PROGRAMMING!!
Student Portraits
As we try to do every year, we’ll be taking student portraits (to help mentors remember names, and for the student bios on the website) starting Sunday & Monday this week. Please try to bring team gear if you have it (shirt or sweatshirt) on those days. We’ll setup makeup days for anyone who cannot be here those days, later.
Thanks!
FRC Steamworks Team Update 04
Team Update posted 01/20/2017
The fourth Team Update has been published for this year’s game. Be sure to stay up to date with these, as they can add, change, or clarify rules to the game.
Some edits to setting up the pits at competitions, more info on touchpads, and other competition info.
Weekend Agenda
Below are some times for specific events happening at this weekend’s meetings. Be sure to check the Build Schedule for the full meeting times for this weekend.
Programming Sub-Team Meeting (Friday 7:15pm)
The programming sub-team will be meeting tomorrow (Friday) at 7:15 PM. If you are interested in helping with the programming aspect of our team, please try to attend. Beginners are encouraged to attend!!!
Design Discussion (Saturday 1PM)
On Saturday, at around 1PM, Zach will lead a talk about the design of this year’s robot. Be sure to be there for this valuable discussion.
Students Traveling Meeting (Sunday 3PM)
If you are traveling, please try to be at Sunday’s meeting at 3PM. We will be discussing the expectations and requirements of HYPER travelers.
Canning Information
Before you go out canning on Thursday/Friday, I just wanted to share some details of how this process works:
Before Canning
- Sign up for times on the sign up sheet. If you would like to, you may now sign up for more that your original two hour shift.
- Get official cans from Robotics. If you do not have cans, you must come to tonight’s meeting to pick them up! The cans have the official license from the city on them.
While Canning
- Wear a smile and a good attitude.
- Be ready to explain what our team is and what it does.
- IF you have team gear, wear it!
- Make sure you are there for your shift.
After Canning
- Do NOT open your cans.
- Keep your cans someplace safe and return them to Robotics as soon as possible.
- A mentor will count your money and let you know how much you made.
Good luck with this fundraising opportunity!
FRC Steamworks Team Update 03
Team Update posted 01/17/2017 12:50pm
The third Team Update has been published for this year’s game. Be sure to stay up to date with these, as they can add, change, or clarify rules to the game.
Anyone thinking of trying out for the Human Player (Pilot) position should pay attention to S07.
FRC Steamworks Team Update 02
The second Team Update has been published for this year’s game. Be sure to stay up to date with these, as they can add, change, or clarify rules to the game.
They get more in depth on the rope in this one.
FRC Steamworks Team Update 01
The first Team Update has been published for this year’s game. Be sure to stay up to date with these, as they can add, change, or clarify rules to the game.
Key piece of information in this one is the capacity of the two goals. 70 fuel for the low, 150 fuel for the high.
FIRST STEAMworks Game Videos
2017 Decrypted Game Documents
The 2017 game has been announced and the Game Documents have now been decrypted.
Download the PDF and READ THE RULES! You’ll be expected to know the game, field, and robot rules for brainstorming at our first meeting.