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VEX Robotics 2016 Starstruck
on: December 12, 2016, 01:32:56 AM
Well, yesterday was the local portion of the VEX Robotics Competition. It was nice to see the 3 teams that my school fielded having a grand time. It makes giving up my lunchtime all the more worthwhile when you see everyone having fun competing. This time, we had a few more Catholic schools show up from last year. Some of the teams travel quite some distance to participate as well.

Here is the play-field for this years game. The game is called Starstruck. I took this photo early before the games started.


If you are interested in finding out more...

http://www.vexrobotics.com/vexedr/competition/competition-resources

A few shots of the game pieces...




And one photo of two robots that competed from different schools..


My school didn't make it to the Provincials, but then, most of the fun is in the STEM learning that goes on during the design, build, and competition. I ended up being the event photographer once the organizer noticed I had brought my camera to record some of my team's events for the school yearbook. All in good fun. Next are the grade 7/8 VEX IQ competitions happening next month. I am fielding hopefully 3 teams again this year. I say hopefully as one of the teams is behind in their robot build.
« Last Edit: December 12, 2016, 03:24:39 AM by Chako »
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Re: VEX Robotics 2016 Starstruck
Reply #1 on: December 12, 2016, 02:22:47 AM
That's awesome Dan. I was wondering if you guys were competing this year.

I wish there were robotic courses, clubs and competitions when I was a kid- but as you know there were barely robots then!   :ahhh

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Re: VEX Robotics 2016 Starstruck
Reply #2 on: December 12, 2016, 03:18:44 AM
Tell me about it. When I was in High School, these dinosaurs were found in the local school system.

http://www.old-computers.com/MUSEUM/computer.asp?c=971&st=1

Robots back then...why that was something you saw on Buck Rogers.  :rofl:

« Last Edit: December 12, 2016, 03:23:10 AM by Chako »
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Re: VEX Robotics 2016 Starstruck
Reply #3 on: December 12, 2016, 11:51:24 AM
robotics in our days:


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The difficult we do immediately, the impossible takes a little longer.
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Re: VEX Robotics 2016 Starstruck
Reply #4 on: December 12, 2016, 01:42:25 PM
I just found this video of an interview taken on Saturday. I am talking in the background with the mentor of the team being interviewed (I am the guy wearing the jean jacket).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lBJBFGSiXE#t=8.94721

Of all things, we were both talking about photography.
« Last Edit: December 12, 2016, 01:46:41 PM by Chako »
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Re: VEX Robotics 2016 Starstruck
Reply #5 on: December 12, 2016, 04:22:14 PM
Bravo to you and the kids.  The work and dedication put into this event must be huge.  Thanks for posting. 
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Re: VEX Robotics 2016 Starstruck
Reply #6 on: December 12, 2016, 05:07:19 PM
Is there any video of the actual event?

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Re: VEX Robotics 2016 Starstruck
Reply #7 on: December 13, 2016, 12:25:24 AM
There is this video of one of the games.

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Re: VEX Robotics 2016 Starstruck
Reply #8 on: December 13, 2016, 12:44:19 AM
Very cool.  I am about to sit down and eat supper but I'll check it out afterwards!

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