FTC kickoff workshops hosted by teams in Illinois

4-H RoboStorm's FTC Kick Start

Saturday, September 14, 2013

12:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

University of Illinois, Macon County Extension office

3351 N. President Howard Brown Boulevard

Decatur, IL 62521

Contact: ftc5202@gmail.com

Chicago Northside Kickoff Worskhop

Saturday, September 14, 2013

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Chicago Math and Science Academy  

7212 N Clark St  

Chicago, IL 60626

http://roboconchicago.com/2013start/

Contact: akgul@cmsaonline.net

Chicago Southside Kickoff Worskhop

Saturday, September 14, 2013

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

Richard J Daley Academy 

5024 S. Wolcott

Chicago IL. 60609

Contact: octagon.robotics@gmail.com

The Art of Failure-How FTC Changes Lives-Dr. Woody Flowers and Students

How Building Robots Captivates Kids' Imaginations (Is School Enough? Series) http://youtu.be/bL-SrNJ0ZP     There are only 4 seasons of the year my friend, build season, competition season, post-season and pre-season ( a tweet from got robot? - FTC Team #5037 )

 If you need help with programming- try Robot C-great learning resources.http://www.robotc.net/teachingmindstorms/ 

Are you counting down? To Kick off

Note- Il First has 2 kick-off events scheduled for 9/14 (see the field elements).  One event on the northside (Chicago Math and Science Academy (CMSA) 7212 N. Clark St.) and one on the southside of Chicago (address to follow). Kickoff events in Southern Illinois are coordinated with our Missouri friends. Events might also occur in Decater.

“Build a Better Bot” from the 2013 FTC World Champions?-Registration info

Do you want to learn how to “Build a Better Bot” from the 2013 FTC World Champions?

If your answer is YES!, then you are invited to attend an FTC robotics workshop led by Cougar Robotics, FTC Team #4251.  Cougar Robotics was this year’s captain of the FTC World Champion Alliance and winner of the Asia Pacific Invitational.

When: August 31^st, 9am – 4pm

Where:  East Troy Middle School        3143 Graydon Avenue     East Troy, WI  53120

Hosted by:  The Patronum Bots, FTC Team #5972

What to bring:                 

•  Last season’s robot            Tools/spare parts
•  Programming laptop – focus will be on RobotC, but programming concepts can be applied to Labview
•  Safety Glasses         Other equipment will be recommended - details to follow (i.e. empty spray bottle, power-pole connectors)

What to expect:

•  No fee for the workshop
•  Workshop will include presentation segments by Cougar Robotics followed by hands-on time to apply concepts being discussed
•  Space is available for ~15 teams/125 people so don’t wait to register

Food:  More details will follow about lunch options and cost

How to register:  Click HERE to fill out the registration form – registration will close August 17^th or when we have reached capacity for the event

Questions? Contact Us: Shawn or Meg Hunter - easttroyrobotics@gmail.com