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Chantilly Robotics Takes Their Preseason to the Next Level

Updated: Oct 17

Overview:

  • Team 612 has begun preparing for the battle of Baltimore, fixing up our previous robot. 

  • Chantilly Robotics captains are continuing to teach new members about robotics and show them the necessary skills as competition season comes closer.


OCTOBER 7, 2024, CHANTILLY, V.A. The new members of Chantilly Robotics are diving into robotics with enthusiasm and dedication, guided by their experienced mentors across our various subteams.

The Mechanical Subteam continued training new members, presenting general information about the FRC games and common guidelines. They went over intakes and shooting mechanisms, focusing on the different phases of the game, including the autonomous (auto) and teleoperated (teleop) phases. New members gained a solid understanding of what makes a successful kickoff and a well-thought-out robot. Through hands-on practice and engaging demonstrations, they continued to learn to operate essential machines like the bandsaw, vertical mill, and drill press. This foundational knowledge is crucial as they progress to more complex concepts. They are also working on a backup intake in case our robot breaks at the Battle of Baltimore. 

The Electrical Subteam has been hard at work on the TD (Top-Down) shooter, teaching new members and maintaining our robot, Bolt, and practice bots. They successfully fixed the IR sensor, RSL (robot signal light), and swerve drive so our robot functions correctly. Students have also been working on an electrical testing board, with plans to finish it soon. They aim to mount the top-down shooter and fix our robot Sonic before the upcoming Battle of Baltimore (BOB) competition. Additionally, they are working on a T-shirt cannon to shoot our merch during outreach and marketing events. 

New members of the Programming Subteam have been working on Romi robots Romis are miniature robots that allow new members to learn programming. They are navigating Romi mazes while returning members focus on Orange PIs and the scouting site. They have completed writing code for CANivores and Pigeons (crucial for the autonomous period as it supplies yaw values) but still need to further test them. This collaborative and hands-on approach across all subteams fosters a strong sense of teamwork and communication.

The marketing subteam continued to write press releases, posted weekly social media posts, filmed build vlogs in which they played Jeopardy, and fixed elements on the 612 website. 

As the team prepares for upcoming competitions, the mentors and returning members are confident that the new members will foster a collaborative spirit that will lead to a successful and enjoyable season.

Team 612 would not be able to plan and offer such diverse outreach opportunities to promote STEM in our community. For Team 612 to continue providing opportunities to the next generation of STEM innovators, they need continued support from sponsors. For more details, please email chantilly.612@gmail.com or visit https://www.frc612.org/current-sponsors.


About Chantilly Robotics 

Chantilly Robotics (FRC team 612) brightens the future for leaders and student technologists  within our team, school, and community through fun and engaging methods of learning and  teaching while shining a light on the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering,  math).  

Founded in 2001 with eight student members as an engineering class project, Chantilly  Robotics is one of the largest extracurricular organizations at Chantilly High School with over  100 registered members each year. Team 612 competes at FIRST Robotics Competitions in the  Chesapeake District. Outside of competition Team 612 supports multiple FIRST Lego League  Teams and elementary school STEM activities in the Chantilly High School Pyramid, spreading  love for STEM as well as FIRST values through community outreach.  

For more information, visit https://www.frc612.org or email chantilly.612@gmail.com. The  Chantilly Governor’s STEM Academy, located at Chantilly High School, sponsors Team 612.  Chantilly Academy inspires and empowers a diverse body of learners to explore career  pathways employing current industry trends taught by dedicated professionals.


Timothy Wah


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