Discuss the Impact of Our Robot in 2 Days Reveal Video
Task: Analyze the viewer statistics of our Robot in 2 Days Reveal Video
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Beginning Auto Stone
Task: Design an intake for the stones based on wheels
Initial Design: Rolling IntakeWe've been trying to get our start on autonomous...
Presenting to Representative Colin Allred's Office
Task: Meet with Representative Colin Allred's office to discuss FIRST robotics and STEM-based legislation
Today, we presented to Mr...
Preparing for the Meeting with Representative Colin Allred's Office
Task: Reach out to congressional representatives in our area to improve the implementation of STEM-based legislation
This summer, our team reached out to three congressional...
Fixing the Mechanum Chassis
Task: Fix the old mechanum chassis from last year
Tonight, I worked on fixing the Iron Star robot from last year, since its a viable option for replacement of...
Modeling Planetary Gears
Task: Modeling a planetary gearset for robot turntable
Recruitment Update
Task: Plan for 30+ influx of team members
Just like last year, this year has been pretty successful recruitment-wise. We have had 24 total signups, up from -5 last year. In addition to our...
IronRoomba CAD
Task: Design a concept for a circular chassis
A challenge we face this year is running into other robots. Last year, it was possible to easily get around other robots; however,...
Skystone Gripper Version 2
Task: Design an Intake Wheel
Last season, we designed a ninjaflex gripper for icarus. This season, we are experimenting with different intake...
P.A.U.L
Task: Design a new intake system
After the two day robot build, we had come up with two main gripper designs. One was consistent, however heavy...
Meeting Log
Task: Help the freshmen teams finish their code and continue the development of gripper designs.
This meeting we made substantial progress on designs...
New Recruits for the 2019-2020 Season
Task: Train the influx of new recruits
Test Driving New Robot
Task: Test the "Robot in 2 Days" robot
Today we were able to drive test our "robot in 2 days" robot. We used our robot from the previous...
Field Set-Up
Task: Clean our work space and set up the field
Today we started preparing for the first meeting with the new recruits. Some of the...
Robot in 2 Days - Day Two
Task: Finish Robot in 2 Days
Since the reveal was released yesterday, Iron Reign embarked on a project to build a...
Ri2D Code
Task: Code a Basic TeleOp Code for the Ri2D bot using pre-existing classes and methods
As the Ri2D bot nears completion, the need for TeleOp code becomes apparent to actually make it move....
Pincher Gripper
Task: Protoype a parallel gripper
While there are many different solutions and gripper designs, one of the most common is the parallel gripper. The purpose of a parallel gripper is to grip objects,...
Mentoring Rookie Team Wattever
Task: Show team 16296 Wattever how we run our meets
During our time participating in the robot in 2 days challenge, rookie...
Rack and Pinion Gripper
Task: Build a gripper system for the 2019-2020 Skystone Challenge
The rack-and-pinion gripper system is one of the 4 gripper systems we built this weekend...
Robot in Two Days - Day One
Task: Build prototype subsystems that pick up the stone elements
This season Iron Reign decided...
Wheel Gripper
Task: Design an intake for the stones based on wheels
Initial Design: Rolling Intake 
The first idea we came up with was a rolling intake with the wheels coming from...
Aaron’s Super Cool Gripper That Works 100% Of The Time
Task: Prototyping a rolling gripper
During the 2 day robot challenge, one of the gripper designs that we built was Aaron’s Super Cool...
Modelling a Points System
Task: Model a points system for the Skystone Challenge
A couple hours ago, Iron Reign attended the reveal for the 2019-2020 FTC game - SKYSTONE. Since we intend to...
FTC Skystone Kickoff
Task: Attend the kickoff event
Today Iron Reign attended the FTC 2019-2020 season kickoff event at Williams High...
2019-20 Recruitment
Task: Recruit new members for the 2019-20 season
Today we held an interest meeting at our campus. Over 30 people of varying grade levels attended this session, including returning members from...
RIP Big Wheel
Task: Tear down BigWheel and harvest parts
Big Wheel, Iron Reign’s first iteration of our Worlds competition robot Icarus, had been sitting outside in the tent for months and we needed parts...
Online Planning Session
Task: Brainstorm current and future plans on a google docs and try to switch to Trello
Tonight we set out to organize our thoughts and projects...
Fixing Mini-Mech
Task: Fix Mini-Mech in time for the Skystone reveal
In two weeks, Iron Reign is planning on building a robot in 2 days, based on the 2019-2020 Skystone Reveal Video. As such, I...
Letters to Congressional Representatives
Task: Reach out to congressional representatives in our area to improve the implementation of STEM-based legislation
This past year at World’s, the founder of FIRST, Dean...
Mayor’s Back to School Fair
Task: Educate students at the Mayor’s Back to School Fair on robotics
Iron Reign was given...
SEM Nest Camp
Task: Introduce incoming freshmen to our robotics program
Iron Reign was given the opportunity by our school, The School...
Moonday
Task: Reach out to the community and present at Moonday
Iron Reign went to the Frontiers of Flight Museum again with the DPRG...
SuperMan Wheel Fix
Task: 3D model a fix for Superman using Fusion 360
During the Discovery Faire Icarus' Superman wheel broke as the gears were skipping, rendering most robot articulations useless. The problem was the top gears...
Discovery Faire at Central Library
Task: Teach students how to block program and 3D model at the Discovery Faire @ Central Library
On July 13th Iron Reign attended...
Discovery Faire Prep
Task: Prepare everything for the Discovery Faire next week
I(Jose) fixed the battery box and charged the robot phones and batteries so that we could charge Icarus before next Saturday. Next week, Iron Reign is doing...
Frontiers Of Flight Museum Outreach
Task: Motivate children in STEM fields at the Frontiers of Flight museum
Janavi teaching kids how to build EV3 Robots
...Leg Drive Prototype
Task: Prototype a Leg Drive for next year's (possible) stacking game
Although most teams go for a traditional chassis, a different type may be needed for next season as speculations suggest a...
Meeting Log
Meeting Log June 08, 2019
Today's Meet Objectives
Over the course of today's meet,we will start prototyping potential gripper and drive systems to...
DPRG RoboRama Competition
Task: Compete at the DPRG RoboRama and present Icarus
Ready and prepared, our two man team came to compete at the DPRG RoboRama.
The first event was the...
DPRG RoboRama Prep
Task: Prepare for the DPRG RoboRama Competition
Tomorrow Iron Reign is to send out a team of two people to compete at the annual DPRG RoboRama as well as demo Icarus, our...
Discover Summer Fair
Task: Teach kids how to program and 3D-model at the Discover Summer Fair
Students drive-test their newly-programmed LEGO robots
This Saturday was the Discover Summer Fair organized...
Worlds Day 4
Task: Participate in Alliance Selection and attend the Award Ceremony
Today was the last of the 2019 FTC World Championship and...
Worlds Day 3
Task: Compete in even more qualification matches
Match 7(Q121)
We won 292-280. With the elbow motors fixed we were ready for this match....
Worlds Day 2
Task: Compete in more qualification matches
Match 2(Q28)
We lost 340-280. We had a flawless auto this time and followed with 9...
Worlds Day 1
Task: Set up our Worlds pit, complete inspection and judging, and compete in robot game matches
Presentation
Our presentation went...
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E-Mail: ironreignrobotics@gmail.com