More routing table work. Meeting time will begin at 9am so that the temperature in the warehouse doesn't get too unbearable. Any questions, email iusorr@gmail.com... We have ordered the electronics and they are en route! Only about $265 of hardware left to get the project done. Sounds like we need to build and sell some Adirondack chairs or possibly find a sponsor...
We have pretty much attained our goal for funding the CNC machine! We will be ordering electronics and eventually lead screws for the routing table. This next week we may be able to meet Thursday or Friday, but we will definitely be building the routing table on Saturday June 27th. Meeting time will most likely begin around 9am so that the temperature in the warehouse doesn't get too unbearable. So plan on 9am until maybe 1pm? Any questions, email iusorr@gmail.com... I'll be out of town, but not out of touch.
We are broke until we get help raising funds. We need people to help this week at Kroger. Team 1293 will be selling tickets at Kroger on Lake Murray Blvd. and St. Andrew's Rd. Monday-Friday of this week (June 15-19)from 4:30-7:00. The carwash will be be on Saturday June 20th. Come to Kroger and help!
D5 will be selling tickets at Kroger on Lake Murray Blvd. and St. Andrew's Rd. Monday-Friday of this week (June 15-19)from 4:30-7:00. The carwash will be be on Saturday June 20th. More Information to come...
Homework is to do some browsing up on other teams' outreach ideas. The minimum requirement is one per person, but try to get as many ideas as possible. Homework is due next meeting (Next Meeting is CANCELLED until we get help with the car wash.)
Tuesday, June 9th from 5:30 to 8:30. We will begin construction of our new CNC router. Everything but the electronics and leadscrews should be at the warehouse and ready!
ADDRESS? ...4068B Fernandina Rd. Door at the back...
Yang is Back! Brainstorm in forums for what to do next please! :) AND upload media to our gallery from the competition weekend.
What a great weekend!
Thanks go out to all the D5'ers for a great job this weekend and all year. The Palmetto Regional was unforgettable for many reasons, and it didn't hurt that for the first time in our history 1293 made the quarter finals! We need everyone to take some time to submit pictures and movies to our media gallery from the competition and the great times this year that would be good for our future promotions. Please submit the best of your collective media.
We will most likely need to meet this coming week to tidy up some things at the warehouse before we continue on with some fun plans. Our next meeting will be used to discuss final financial considerations, set up some quick fund raisers, and get some gratitude projects rolling for all of our sponsors. Check back here soon for meeting dates and times. D5! D5! D5! D5! D5! D5! D5! D5!
Permission Form 1to be filled out and turned in to S.Orr by Wednesday, March 25th or ASAP.
On second page, please fill out ALL possible options that your parent will approve. If they have any questions they can call S.Orr at 960-8008 and leave a message.
Permission Form 2 to be filled out by your teachers!!! and turned in to S.Orr Wednesday, March 25th or ASAP.
FIRST Consent and Release Form Give to S.Orr by Wednesday, March 25th!
Lodging link... Clemson University Outdoor Lab... i.e. where we'll be staying.
YOU MUST READ THE CUOL TERMS if you are attending the Palmetto regional with D5 Team 1293
Team specific regional info link...1293 Itinerary See the Event Website for directions, and other information.
Important! Every team member needs to bring a check for $50 to either Orr this week! Preferrably ASAP! All checks regardless of which school you attend should be made out to Irmo High School. This money will cover your lodging for both nights and any leftover money will be applied to team shirts. More money may be required for team shirts as we approch the competition dates.
Robot has been shipped for competition as of Tuesday, February 17th!
The Kickoff to the 2009 FIRST Robotics Challenge season was January 3rd at Clemson University. Watch the kickoff via the web at FIRST's website. The team has begun the wonderful experience of brainstorming, planning, designing, fabricating, marketing, practicing, and competing! Please join us!
Video of our competition bot at a pre season scrimmage in upstate SC.
D5 Robotics is a collaboration of the three Lexington District Five high schools Chapin, Dutch Fork, and Irmo (hence the title D5 Robotics). The schools have, in the spirit of cooperation and innovation that characterizes everything FIRST-related, put aside their rivalries to form what may be understated as an amazing robotics team. Members from all involved schools attend the meetings and contribute to the team in a variety of ways. They are given the opportunity to specialize on something within the team, but all eventually try their hand at every job for the full robotics experience. We are also now a Non-Profit 501(c)3 based group, thanks to the Irmo Education Foundation!
Students are guided by experienced professionals in fields of science, technology, and engineering. These mentors volunteer their time to teach students (their future co-workers) skills needed in the real world for their fields, as well as showing them (while experiencing them yet again) the reasons why they chose engineering as a profession.
The team works on various projects in robotics, animation, marketing, philanthropy, and community enhancement, and more! All are welcome!
If you are a student, parent, or community member looking to be a mentor with our team and want to get involved, please sign up for an account on the forum and introduce yourself. This forum is the main way we communicate with our team. It also has most information that you may need. Thanks for the interest!!
If you are a potential or current sponsor and need to speak with someone, please email Stephen Orr.
D5 Robotics Team 1293 will be presenting at our local cub scout pack meeting Monday, Oct. 20th at Faith Presbyterian Church just past Ballentine. Please come help us load up at the warehouse at 5:00pm. If you can't make it to load up just meet us at the meeting and remember to wear your team shirt for the new team photo! We will only present for about 20 or 30 minutes, then we'll go outside to do our team picture and be available for questions after the meeting is over. I believe the meeting is scheduled from 6:30pm to 8:00 pm. We'll also need some help afterward to get everything back to the warehouse.
FIRST is a not-for-profit charity organization that’s mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication and leadership. FIRST has different competitions: FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST LEGO League, and the FIRST Tech Challenge. FIRST was founded by Dean Kamen in 1989, his vision was "to transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes.”
