Prior Lake Robotics Middle School Program

Prior Lake Robotics Middle School Program
sponsored by
FIRST FRC Team 2169, KING TeC
Built by
7th graders
from HOMS
Welcome to
Middle School
Robotics
brought to you by
Prior Lake Robotics
&
FIRST Team 2169
KING TeC
FIRST
For Inspiration and
Recognition of Science and Technology
Vision
“To transform our culture by creating a world
where science and technology are celebrated
and where young people dream of becoming
science and technology heroes.”
Dean Kamen, Founder
Gracious
Professionalism
§ With Gracious Professionalism, fierce competition and mutual gain are not
separate notions.
§ Gracious professionals learn and compete like crazy, but treat one another
with respect and kindness in the process.
§ They avoid treating anyone like losers.
§ No chest thumping tough talk, but no sticky-sweet platitudes either.
§ Knowledge, competition, and empathy are comfortably blended.
Dr. Woody Flowers
ME Prof. at MIT
Prior Lake Robotics
Founded in 2006 we have grown from 1 team and 21 kids to
20 teams and over 100 kids participating in 2011/12.
The basic
kit of parts.
One basic kit,
but different
designs for
different tasks.
Each year the game changes and so do the robots.
Start with building on a solid
frame base, and then add
the structural components,
followed with programming.
You will have help.
Wednesday Oct 9th 6:30 pm-9:30pm
Team forming night/kit hand out, Teams attempt to build square Bot
** Teams meet Tuesday and Thursdays for two hours after school
Thursday Oct 24th 7-9:30 pm
Game reveal, square bot due
Thursday Nov 7th & 21st 7-9:30 pm
Work night build issues mechanism/programming
Teams continue build/refine design/start programming
Thursday Dec 5th 7-9:30 pm
Work night programming (field up)
Thursday/Friday Dec 19th&20th 6:30-9:30 pm
Practice night (King Tec help/field up)
Saturday Dec 21st all day
Tournament (King Tec Run) in PLHS Gym
Practice driving,
improve the program and
refine the robot.
Time for the competition!
Hosted by KING TeC at the high school.
Last minute
details are
worked on, from
nuts and bolts
to stronger
programming.
Two teams are on the RED alliance.
Two teams are on the BLUE alliance
Ready?, Set,…PLAY!!
It’s a lot of fun, but it’s only just the beginning!
GRADE
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Middle school robotics is the stepping stone to
the larger robots offered at the high school.
The Next Step…
The FTC Kit-of-Parts.
Just like VEX, each year the
challenge changes.
The competition is held at PLHS
hosted by KING TeC. Winners of this
event advance on to the
World Championships.
2010 FIRST Robotics World
Competition
in the
Georgia Dome, Atlanta.
The Prior Lake FTC team,
Tempered Steel and their
alliance partners, brought
home a
2nd Place World
Championship trophy.
PLHS students
3855- Tempered Steel
154- Renegade
2859- Team Tiki
The final step….
(MSHSL sponsored competition)
The FRC Kit-of-Parts changes ever year,
though many of the pieces have similar
components from the previous years.
The FRC robot is
much larger, weights
120 pounds and is
built in six weeks.
Robots competed in the Georgia Dome and the Pits Area is in the World Congress Center.
“…Where young people
dream of becoming science
and technology leaders.“
Dean Kamen, Founder
Expectations
§ Gracious Professionalism at all times!
§ Students
§ Design and build robot
§ Keep an engineering notebook
§ Work as a group
§ Parents/Mentors
§ Guide the process
§ Ask open ended questions
§ Help students see options, but let them choose
All meetings are at 7pm and held in the PLHS Commons area
Pre-registration required at www.priorlakerobotics.com/.
Wed., Oct 9th – Form teams and handle out the kits
Team size: 4-5 students per team
Registration fee: $150, plus a $100 deposit check
Both checks made to “Prior Lake Robotics”
Weeks to Build = 9 ½ weeks
Tentative schedule. Subject to change. Watch your emails.
Wednesday Oct 9th 630 pm Team forming/kit handout night
** Teams meet Tuesday and Thursdays for two hours after school at Hidden
Oaks
Thursday Oct 24th 7pm basic driving robot due, game reveal
Thursday Nov 7th 7pm work/help night
Thursday Nov 21st 7 pm work/help night
Thursday Dec 5th 7pm programming night
Thursday Dec 19th 6:30 programming/practice night
Friday Dec 20th 6:30 programming/practice night
Saturday Dec 21st Tournament
All events are at PLHS commons