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February 9, 2015
In this Issue:
Built, programmed, and in testing mode; GAEA is nearly complete
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Meet our new robot, GAEA!
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by Aila Ikuse
It is that time in the build season, the time to name our robot! Last week the team sent in a multitude of ideas that ranged from Martron Lynch to the winning name GAEA. As a team, we voted on the names and GAEA was the top contender.
GAEA (Grabber Actuated Elevator Automaton) was the perfect fit for several reasons. In Greek mythology, Gaea is the primal goddess of Earth. She gave birth to all the titans, including Atlas, the name of our robot last year. The fact that Gaea is Greek keeps up the Greek theme with Atlas and Spartronics (Spartans). Gaea also ties into the recycling theme of this years game, Recycle Rush, as Gaea literally means Earth.
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Elevator and Arm assembly working in tandem
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by Aila Ikuse
During the long Pajama build Day, the mechanical team made a huge breakthrough; they completed and tested the Elevator and Arm assemblies and lifted our first tote. Soon we will be able to attach the lifting assemblies to the chassis (the base of robot that has the wheels) and start training our drive team. Check out the videos below to see the Elevator and Arm assemblies in action!
Elevator and Arm Assembly
Elevator and Arm Test
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2nd Annual Community Open House is coming up
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by Aila Ikuse
The Community Open House last year was a huge success with with over 250 people in attendance. This year's Open House is expected to bring twice as many people, so save the date! On Febrary 25th, from 5-7pm the community will have a chance to learn about the various subteams, the FTC teams at the middle schools, and see our new robot GAEA demo its skills. Light refreshements will be provided.
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Spartronics members nominated for FIRST Dean's List
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by Aila Ikuse
Two longtime members of Spartronics 4915, sophomore Clio Batali and junior Robby Davis have been nominated by the team to (hopefully) recieve Dean's List Award status. This is a prestigious award that FIRST gives to FRC members who have demonstrated leadership and commitment to the ideals of FIRST, interest in and passion for a long term commitment to FIRST, ability to motivate and lead fellow team members, and other admirable characteristics . Congratulations Clio and Robby!
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