UME Clinic – Chassis and Attachments 101
2016-10-15 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm, UME Preparatory AcademyCoaches/Mentors and up to two team members are invited to this clinic that looks at chassis and attachment types and options for FLL®.
UME Clinic – Building with LEGO Mindstorms
2016-10-01 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm, UME Preparatory AcademyCoaches/Mentors and up to two team members are invited to this clinic that takes a detail look at the nomenclature (what’s it called) and geometry (how they work together) of the LEGO® Mindstorms® EV-3 kit.
Includes hands-on exercises demonstrating how to build structurally strong with LEGO®.
PTC+FIRST Workshop for FTC Teams
2016-08-27 @ 8:00am - 4:00pm, QD AcademyRegister Here: http://www.flys
In this workshop, team #8565 TechnicBots will guide participants through several exercises from PTC’s “How to Model Almost Anything” curriculum with a panel discussion of tips and tricks at the end.
Due to space limitation, only two participants from each FTC team are allowed. All participants are expected to bring their own laptops. Information will be sent to the participants in advance on how to download PTC Creo software and PTC Curriculum. There is no fee for attendance though participants need to bring $5 for pizza. Bottled water will be provided free of charge.
Register Here: http://www.flys
UTD Clinic – FTC Android Programming
2016-10-08 @ 1:00pm - 4:00pm, University of Texas at Dallas / SEECThis event is intended for coaches/mentors and programming members of a FTC team.
Please pre-register for the event.
Location: UTD Kusch Auditorium – FN 2.102 (map)
Parking: GOLD (yellow) or GREEN spaces in PS3 or Lot H
Presentation resources:
* Presentation slides (PDF)
* Setting up Android Studio for FTC (PDF)
This will be a FTC clinic focusing on programming FTC robots using Android Studio (Java). The clinic will be held at UT-Dallas on Saturday, October 8 from 1:00p to 4:00p in room FN 2.102 of the Founders North building (Kusch Auditorium).
The focus of the clinic will be programming and control systems using Android Studio, although we’ll be glad to discuss any topic pertaining to FTC. If there are any specific programming topics you would like to see covered, please contact Patrick Michaud. Currently the clinic is expected to cover:
– configuring phones and controllers
– FTC programming basics – OpModes and LinearOpModes
– motor and servo control
– gamepads and driving logic
– organizing code into functions
– sensor basics, including the color sensor from Modern Robotics
– threads and concurrency (time permitting)
We don’t expect to have any “hands-on exercises” in the clinic, so you don’t need to bring a robot, control systems, laptop, or other equipment with you. You’re welcome to bring these things if you like (for demonstration, questions, troubleshooting, etc.), but we won’t be allocating a lot of time during the clinic itself to work on them.
The clinic will be held in room SLC 1.102 on the UTD campus — see this map for location. With a parking permit attendees may park in any GOLD (yellow) or GREEN spaces in Parking Structure 3 (PS3) or Lot H. To get to PS3, take Synergy Park Blvd on the north side of campus and turn south onto Rutford Ave and then left (east) onto Loop Road NW. To get to Lot H, enter via Waterview Parkway on the west side of campus.
- Campus map (PDF)
- Parking permit (PDF)
UTD Clinic – FTC game and robot workshop
2016-09-24 @ 1:00pm - 4:00pm, University of Texas at Dallas / SEECPlease pre-register for the event.
Location: UTD Science and Learning Center SLC 1.102 (map)
Parking: GOLD (yellow) or GREEN spaces in PS3 or Lot H
The purpose of this clinic is to share details and ideas about the upcoming season, including game rules, league and qualifier play, updates to the Android Technology Platform, and more. Whereas the kickoff events present the game materials and rules for the first time, this event is designed to occur after teams have had an opportunity to study and share ideas regarding the game rules, robot design, strategy, etc.
We will also have stations, equipment, and people on hand to help teams update their equipment (wires, connectors, software) for the upcoming season. If you have any older batteries, charge them up and bring them with you, as we will also be providing “battery health checks”. These are the same checks that are performed at the World Championship, they let teams know in advance which batteries are having difficulty supplying power or holding a charge.
The clinic will be held in room SLC 1.102 on the UTD campus — see this map for location. With a parking permit attendees may park in any GOLD (yellow) or GREEN spaces in Parking Structure 3 (PS3) or Lot H. To get to PS3, take Synergy Park Blvd on the north side of campus and turn south onto Rutford Ave and then left (east) onto Loop Road NW. To get to Lot H, enter via Waterview Parkway on the west side of campus.
- Campus map (PDF)
- Parking permit (PDF)
FLL 2016 Scrimmage at Grand Saline Middle School
2016-11-19 @ 9:30am - 3:00pm, Grand Saline Middle SchoolRegistration for this event is now FULL, but you can sign up for a waitlist spot at http://gsmsmockqualifier.eventzilla.net/web/event?eventid=2138872925 .
This is a FLL robot game mock qualifier/scrimmage hosted by Grand Saline Middle School FLL Robot teams. Rookie teams are highly encouraged to sign up. This event will be conducted like an actual qualifier. The only differences will be a slightly smaller field of teams, no judging call backs, and no awards. All teams will receive game scores, actual judging rubrics for presentations, and additional constructive judge feedback. This event is a first of its kind in our region and an excellent way to prepare or tune-up for the actual qualifiers. The event will be held at our middle school. The physical address is 400 Stadium Drive in Grand Saline, TX 75140. We are easy to access directly from US Highway 80 E or IH 20 E and then North on State Highways 17 or 19 to US 80. Travel time varies but will average around one hour to one and a half hours from the central part of the Dallas/Ft.Worth metroplex. Currently the limit is twenty teams (plus nine from GSMS), but might be expanded depending on need and response. A waitlist will be available. GSMS will try their best to service as many interested teams as possible.
What to Bring
Two practice tables will be set up in the pit area, but no mission models will be provided. Teams can bring their own mat and models to use with the tables or bring your own practice table as well. Charging stations will be setup within the pit area to charge your robots and laptops.
Concessions
A full service concession stand with hot foods will be available for teams who want to eat lunch on site. A menu of options and prices will be emailed a few days before. Stand will be cash only, but I will put together some pre-pay meal options that can be preordered/payed by school check. A few local restaurants options are available off site.
Schedule
| 8:30 AM | 9:30 AM | Registration/Check-in |
| 9:00 AM | 9:15 AM | Coaches Meeting |
| 9:30 AM | 9:45 AM | Opening Ceremony/Announcements |
| 12:05 PM | 1:00 PM | Lunch Break |
Completion time is estimated to be around 2 or 3pm.
Contact Information
Specific questions can be referred to Michael Young at myoung@grandsalineisd.net or by calling 903-962-7537 (school).
Michael Young can also be reached by cell after 4pm at 903-340-2926.
FLL Scrimmage at Fellowship Christian Academy (FCA)
2016-11-05 @ 12:00pm - 5:00pm, Fellowship Christian AcademyThe Fellowship Christian Academy FLL ANIMAL ALLIES Robot Games Scrimmage sign-up will open at 9:00am on Thursday, October 13th.
The scrimmage is on Saturday, November 5th. This is a Robot Games only scrimmage, no judging sessions.
Scrimmage details and sign-up information can be found on the FCA Robotics website, www.fcarobotics.com ,
FLL 2016 Kickoff / Team Dynamics Clinic (FCA)
2016-09-17 @ 1:00pm - 5:00pm, Fellowship Christian Academy
This event is intended for coaches and mentors only. Please pre-register for the event.
Presented by the Perot Museum and Fellowship Christian Academy This kickoff provides an introduction for coaches to the FLL® season followed by an informative clinic and discussion on team dynamics and what to expect as a coach or mentor.
The kickoff event is free of charge, but we ask that participants pre-register for the event so that we can communicate event details directly and have an estimate of attendance size.
What are the Kickoffs?
- These are introductory meetings/presentations where we go over many things you’ll need to know about participating in FLL this season.
- Generally there are at least two Kickoff sessions each season (one at UTD and one at FCA). Each coach/mentor only needs to go to one, and it doesn’t matter which one. Rookie and veteran coaches are welcome at both events.
- These are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, especially for new coaches/mentors.
- We will go over exactly how the events and competitions run (rules, policies, what to expect), and there will be Robot Game tables and fields set up with experts there to explain the Robot Game missions and rules.
- It’s a great opportunity to meet the North Texas FLL community, get your questions answered in person, and figure out exactly what will be happening for us this season.