We have finished an "advanced" prototype, and are very happy with its performance. The animation is slowly coming together, and we are coming up with some new content for our website!
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FIRST
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is the non-profit organization that organizes events we participate in.What is FIRST all about?
Meet the Team
Team 1280 is a lively team of Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and ex-students from San Ramon Valley High School, in Danville, California.Who are we?
Achievements
Team 1280 has been participating in FIRST events for 6 years, making many friends and learning much in the process.What have we accomplished?
Programming
Our robots must be programmed to operate both autonomously and under operator control.How do we program our robots?
Fabrication
We manufacture parts for our robot and put them together in our workshop.How do we make our robots?
Animation
3-d animations are produced by our team members to promote safety and interest others in technology.How are our animations made?
Computer Aided Design
Our team designs our robot ahead of time in 3D CAD software to accelerate the fabrication process and avoid mistakes.How do we design our robots?
Website
Our website software and content is entirely student created. Team 1280 is offering website help to any team that needs it.How do we manage our website?
The Game
Each year, FIRST presents a new game for the FIRST Robotics Competition. This year, it's Lunacy.Learn about this year's game
Competition Tracker
Team 1280 is experimenting with a competition tracking system that works with text messaging. Features include a chatroom projected in our pit area, on-demand statistics and live game updates.Learn about this new system
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The new animation idea is "bees". Execution of the animation will take some thought, so ideas will be welcome. 'Sides that the only thing dragging us down is the fact it will take a LONG time to render with all the hair, but the bee model looks great.
Note: After this animation I plan to start training some new animators, I would do it right now but the new animation is taking up all my time along with programming.
Hope we win the international comp. !
-Ethan "Kawauso" Thornburg
--Ethan "Kawauso" Thornburg