Author: Emily Wicklund
Arena Build /Junkyard Robot / Build and Design Updates
Our Arena Build Department has been very busy working on our practice arena. They have learned about reading scaled drawings using a caliper to get the proper cuts and basic gluing and reinforcing techniques that go along with wood construction. They are very excited to have two mentors at their disposal this year. Elroy Aune […]
Sponsorship Update
Our sponsorship team is out busy getting sponsorship from our local businesses in Greenbush. This year we have made a new sponsorship brochure to bring around, which is a very good way to show the information about our team and what we have to offer. Below are some parts of our brochure: “We live by […]
Daily Update
Today we have been very busy making small changes to Vortex (our Robot) after experimenting at the scrimmage in Grand Rapids. We are very happy with the results. Our team shirts are getting closer to being done and we can’t wait to proudly show our team spirit! On Tuesday we will be demonstrating Vortex to […]
The Gators Thrive in Duluth!
FRC Team 5172 Gator Robotics competed at the Duluth Northern Lights Regional for the first time in March 2014. We safely packed Triplex into its crate, boarded the Greenbush/ Middle River school bus, and set off on the five hour trip to Duluth, Minnesota. Energy and excitement filled the event center as teams crowded the […]