The Robotics team will be assisting the WI Chamber of Commerce again at their "BLAST FROM THE PAST" car show Sunday September 2, 2007 (Rain Date: Monday, Sept. 3, 2007) 9 am to 5 pm . Our highway crew will assist in keeping the grounds clean with the golf cart & trailer. Also, we'll have a demo tent with a few of our creations. We will be promoting our two fundraisers:

1) SURFBOARD RAFFLE (Thank you Mr. Walton)
2) DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE (Thank you Mr. Weber of Hometown Insurance)

All Teams members are to attend wearing team shirts.
please email team871@gmail.com if you are able to attend or not.

Hope everyone has been having a great summer so far, but as summer starts so does summer robot. the images below are calenders listing goals for each day. Meetings will be at the North Shop (Stephenson house) on most Tuesdays and Thursdays

Tomorrow we will be haveing our usuall thursday meeting, durring this meeting we will be packing the trailer with what we need for the parade on Monday.

Upcomming events
all must attend

Parc X was a very successful competition. After a long day, we placed 18th. We were than picked up by Deer Park, and team 433 in to the finals. We were made it to the Quarter Finals finishing in 6th. Congratulations too all teams that competed and thanks to our alliance partners and team 222 for running the event.

Team members visit the forums there are many events coming up rapidly; see Upcoming events for list of events.

Attention all Seniors! If you would like to be considered for this years Robotics Booster Club Scholarship, you must download the application below and e-mail it to scholarship@westisliprobotcs.com or submit it to one of the team leaders prior to May 1st, 2007. Please feel free to e-mail any of the Booster Club Officers if you have any questions. Good luck!

2007 Scholarship Application

Yesterday was the 3rd and final day of the SPBLI regional. In the end we placed 21st out of 41 teams. We unfortunately did not win any awards, but all of our presentation went extremely well, and our robot preformed exactly how it was supposed to. Because of this we plan on going to off season competitions.

We would like to congratulate all the teams, and people who received any of the awards listed below.

I would like to thank all the mentors, college mentors, teachers, and team leader for all the hard work they have done this year. Good job team, relax over vacation, there is still a lot we have to do this year.

Autodesk Inventor Design Competition Voting: follow the steps bellow to vote

Today was the second day of the SBPLI Regional, and the first day of competition. Today we had 8, out of our ten matches; the other two matches will be tomorrow. Through out most of our matches we did exactly What we planed on doing, except during the first two matches, where we had some system glitches which are all fixed. We are currently placed 19th out of 41 teams. We have been getting many complements about our defensive cabbilities.

Through the day we helped many teams by fixing electrical systems, programming, lending them tools that they needed, and so fourth. We were glad to see that teams we helped were spreading our knowledge helping other teams with the same problems.

Today a representive from Senators Owen Johnson's office was there visiting us, as well as all the other teams. We are very glad to have been able talk with him. We gave him a team shirt and took pictures. Thank you very much for all of you support Senator.

Also Autodesk Inventor Design Competition Voting has opened and we are in the top five, please if you are a student member of any team please folow the steps bellow to vote

Today was the first day, also known as "Pit Day", of the SBPLI Regional. Today each team had about 4 matches, each consisting of 2 rounds. These matches were scored, put not recorded because today was practice. During our matches we played good defense, but have not deployed the ramp. Today our "In Pit" spy sheets were completed, so tomorrow we need the "On the Field" sheets to be completed. Tomorrow will be the first day of competition.

Throughout the day we were also helping many teams with different electrical and programming issues, as well as finding out what rules are on different components.

All meet / departure time are the same as today

Tomorrow is the first day of the SBPLI Regional. We will be meeting in Petraco's room at 6:30 bus leaves at 7:00. End of the day times are still TBA. Glasses will be handed out which everyone is responsible for their pair. Don't forget wear you shirt, and bring any paper work that you haven't handed in yet (permission slip/consent forum).Also bring money for lunch. Lastly make sure you get enough sleep, the next three days are long, exhausting, and very fun.

This Wednesday we will be having a meeting. We will be handing out shirts and putting everything going to Regional in the "Foley trailer". Also report times/bus times will be discussed. All are required to attend.

Today we went to the NYC regional. While we were there we watched the matches to see how the game played out, get some strategies, also look at teams that were also going to our regional. While we were there we also talk to Dean for about 15 minutes about equations. In the process we received a personal Homework assignment, which will be posted as soon as I acquire the necessary equation. We were also able to take many pictures. Picture of the regional and us with Dean will be up asap.

For now here is one of Dean signing Rich's laptop

Tomorrow we will be going to the NYC Regional.We are planing on leaving from the Babylon train station taking that to Pennstation then walk to the Javits Center. For more information about when well will be leavening look at the forums. Wear team shirt.

I would like to announce that 2 robots and some posters are on display at the Public Library for this week. We will also be at the library on Thursday. We are there because this week is "Teens and Technology" at the Library.
Also this Friday we are having a Button party at the Stephenson's house. This Saturday we are having High way clean up which starts at 8am and Shop in a Box starts at 9 am.

There will be a meeting tomorrow, all who want to go to competition in march must attend this meeting.

Back in 1951, the society of professional engineers began national engineers week.
This year it falls this week, February 19th to the 23rd.
So, hug an engineer and let’s celebrate!

Today the robot was finished, packed and is ready to be picked up by FedEx on Tuesday. To get it finished programming worked with auton and the ultrasonic sensors, we attached the much-needed PVC flag holder. The improved ramps were reattached and the bumpers were put on. The team picture was also taken as well as many of the robot in its final state, they will be up soon.

Today the top ramp started to be re-done because after some testing we realized it needed to be thicker and slide smother. Programming got their new ultrasonic sensors in and they were working with them as well as the full program. Electrical redid some connections for easier repair. CAD continued drawing, even though it keeps being changed.

Today the platform motors were wired. We tested the sicessor using bit-bot and it work nicely, the limit switch just needs to be adjusted. The battery box was raised 1in off the ground, for more ground clearence. much is still to be done.

Today the electrical board continued to be neatened up. The Chassis was altered to allow the ramp to go down as far as possible. We found out that the batch of ultrasonic sensors were manufactured incorrectly, hopefully we are getting replacements shipped soon. We drove today and it worked smoothly, but when trying to get up a ramp, to simulate a robot, we bottomed out hitting the battery holder; we are planning to raise it if time allows. If the ramp angle is a little less we will not bottom out, but the plan is to have other climb on us so this is not as crucial as other tasks that need finishing, such as decorations put on, finish wiring, finalize programming, etc.

Yesterday we shortened the robot from the lowest deck being 16in. to it being about 14in. The decks were put in place, they just need wire run from the 2 motors to the electrical board and they will be done. Limit switches were put on to the scissor. The electrical board started to be neatened up, and labels were being added, to make fixes easer and quicker.

Today Chairman's was discussed and shirt orders were finalized. For all those that did not order a shirt but still want one, extras are being ordered, but price will increase, and supplies will be limited.

Today the signal light was mounted. We started to put on the winches to move the platforms, we preformed a test using human power, and the platforms moved smoothly. Programming worked with their ultrasonic sensors and are making progress. We hope to be running sometime Saturday

Today People were trained in CNC, while parts were being made. We put on the top to two of the platforms on and were sanded. Battery box supports were cut down and will be put back on tomorrow.
Reminder all shirt money is due this Saturday, order forums, and the design is on the forums.

Today Electrical wired the scissor, and put the board to battery connector in its final place. Programming worked with the camera. Mechanical worked with the ramps, getting the wire together and in its right place as well as machined some parts. Shirt order forums were handed out today, if you did not get one ask me or go to the FOURMS and download the file (will be there shortly)

Today marks the end of week 4. Electrical finished the electrical board, and the 4 drive motors. Still need to wire the Battery to board wire, the scissors motor and the ramp motors (not currently mounted). Mechanical finished mounting the scissors, and put on a test version of the top and back platforms. Programming got the infrared sensor working, and started tweaking the code. The shipping crate was also build. Mechanical additionally started making brackets to support the 4 drive motors as well as working on the device for moving out the platform and deck. .

Between the past few days, much has happened. The electrical board is finished, except PWMs and board to battery connection. The battery box is almost done it just needs a "door" put in. The decks have had major progress made. Also programming has the ultrasonic sensors working, they just need to work with it before it is fully functional. Some of the homework letters have been sent out, and shirt order forums will be available either this Saturday or Monday.

Today mechanical finished the scissor. It was tested and could lift about 140lb. Electrical worked on creating a board as well as started making a battery holder. CAD continued the tedious task of creating the robot in Inventor. Programming worked with getting the camera working.

Yesterday was the end of week 3. Mechanical finished and tested the new "Knuckle." They decided to go with a different motor than planed, but it should be finished soon. Electrical started planning the geography of the electrical board. Programming worked with the camera. The CAD team was working on creating a Green connector. (In vast detail)
Today Meeting at 1:00 at the Libary .

Wednesday, it moved. We hooked up the board off BitBot. Video will be posted in "Pictures" section shortly. After that we too it apart and went back to work. Mechanical finished the "knuckle" then changed their idea and build a new one, which was done on Thursday. During Wednesday and Thursday, programming worked with the camera trying to calibrate it to the light. In addition, CAD worked on drawing, while some others learned CAD.

Meeting tomorrow 8a.m.
Sunday 1:00 .

Today mechanical received the sprockets and started attaching them to the motor/wheel assembly. Electrical continued working on the battery box, and business work on some posters and the display in front of B's
Tomorrow we will be meeting at 2pm.

Today mechanical worked on fabricating parts, and worked on various mechanisms for the sliders.
Tomorrow we will be meeting at 2pm.

Today marks the end of week 2, 30 days to go. Today motor mounts were finished, and pillow blocks were mounted. The winch drums were finished, which look awesome. The top assy was mounted to the chassis. Electrical started making a battery box to hold four batteries and four chargers; we will begin painting it on Monday. We decided on a t-shirt design but the way the "871" will appear may change, depending on new ideas that were presented. This will be voted on during the week. Also springs were ordered and should arrive in 2-3 days. The crate was dissembled, because it is made of too thick of wood and will be rebuilt with a proper thickness.

Tommrow is the FLL tournament for the Beach and Udall FLL teams if you’re interested in volunteering, or attending more information is on the forums click link for FLL info . FLL info.

On Wednesday the 2 Sims motors with gearboxes, as well as the 80/20 orders came in. To our benefit, 80/20 is lighter than what we have used in the past. Mechanical has been working on pillow blocks, making the base, and fabricating parts. We also have been working on creating different shirt designs, and different ways to write 871. They display in front of B's room has been updated with new alumni pictures, some pictures from this year sponsors/suppliers, and weekly updates.

Last night was the 8th grade orientation. We had one corner of the gym with tables for Robot / Tech. classes. We also had a bake sale, which was very productive.

Today we updated the "Homework" with updated versions. Pillow blocks begain being cut out, 2 were finished. We started creating some sample designs for the shirts. Mech. also cut and assembled some peices for the base. .

Today Business redid the display outside of B's room. Electrical cut the test board down to size and tested pneumatics. While Mechanical started cutting pillow blocks and worked on the base. we finished gathering info about new teams for the "Other FIRST Teams" section and that will begin being updated shortly.
We will be meeting at the Public Library tomorrow at 1:30 p.m.

Today we continued writing letters for "The Homework.", and looking up info on the new teams in the 2007 season for the "Other FIRST teams" section. Electrical finished up a test board for 4 wheel drive, and programing uploaded the code needed for driving.now waiting on some parts to come in. next meeting is Saturday at 8am

Today we got many things done. Some started writing letters for "The Homework." We started looking up info on the new teams in the 2007 season for the "Other FIRST teams" section. Electrical build and started wiring a test board. While mechanical talked about details on the ramp, and cut some pieces for the base for testing.

Today we continued working on the field. CAD drew more, as they usually do, mechanical put 2 wheels and 2 casters on a base and had it moving, while electrical started planing a test board.

Lunch for Saturday is hero.

After Kick off on Saturday we went back the the High School and discussed the rules. Yesterday we meet at the Library and went over the rules some more and went through some basic robot designs. We found the three (3) main points of this years game is getting climbed on, climbing on, and hanging tubes.

Through yesterday and the meeting today we have decided to be able to have two (2) robots on top of us at 12" (inches) above the ground, while also having the ground clearance to get on too another robot. Also Today the "Rack" was almost completed and should be done tomorrow. We should be finishing up the design for the robot tomorrow if not Wednesday.

A meeting room in the WI public library from 1-4:30 has been reserved for today We can use it to start formulating ideas for strategy. By then, everyone should have read the rules. (The encrypted version is available on the FIRST website). Bring ideas, paper, chalk, pencils, laptops, etc.

Reminder there will be meeting Monday-Thursday and Saturday starting at about 8am from now untill Ship date February 20th
Edit: We will also be meeting at the West Islip Libary on some Sundays, not all

Saturday Jan 6, 2007 - SBPLI Kick Off 6:30 meet at Delphi diner (((OPTIONAL)))
7:30 Meet at school ((REQUIRED))
8:00 leave for stony brook (YOU NEED OWN RIDE OR A CARPOOL)
9:00ish arrival they *usually*have coffee and donuts before we enter
10:00 Webcast begins
After the event, we will meet back at the school to discuss strategy and design.

Also a meeting room in the WI public library from 1-4:30 on Sunday 1/7/06 has been reserved We can use it to start formulating ideas for strategy. By then, everyone should have read the rules. (The encrypted version is available on the FIRST website). Bring ideas, paper, chalk, pencils, laptops, etc.

Our first meeting of the new year will be on thursday of this week.

Reminder Kick Off is this Saturday, more detials will be presented at the meeting thursday.

The final meeting for this year will be this thursday the 21st. All Programers must attened.

Tomorrow (wed.) we will be having a meeting and discussing the robot name. there may possibly be a Thursday meeting, TBA
Also this Saturday is our last road clean up before build season, meet 8am in the back parking lot.

Team Kick off is now on TUESDAY NOVEMBER 21, 7:30pm.all team members should arrive at 6:30pm in the Black Box. (across from tech rooms.) This Saturday we will be having our monthly high way clean up. arrive at 8am in the back parking lot.

Yesterday at the Trebuchet competition we took second place with a distance of 808 ft breaking last years 673ft. First place was Islip with 818 ft. Congratulations to all who competed. good job team.

Reminders

Thursday is the team kick off all team members should arrive at 6:30pm in the Black Box. (across from tech rooms.)
Also Saturday is Treb. we will be meeting at the HS in the back parking lot at about 7am( this time may change). You will need to provide you oun transportation.

Treb. has been moved to November 11th, dont go to the HS tommrow.

Pumpkin Toss is this Saturday 10/28/06 We will be meeting at the High School at 7am in the back parking lot by the auto shop. We will be Leaving school @9 AM. There will be No busses, you must have your own transportation. All are welcome, and there is no admission charge.

For more info. click here

For directions clich here

This Saturday is the Dear Park Invitational at Deer Park HS, We will not be competing, but if you are interested in seeing a competition, this would be a great time to get a fell for it. Also some upcoming dates

Reminder

This Saturday is Defensive Driving class, thank you Daniel Weber. We need team members to help set up before the class. and clean up after. During the class we will also be doing our October high way clean up, all are expected to attend.

Announcement

The Middle School open house are tonight at 7pm, so please arrive at your closeted middle school then wearing BLUE shirts

the Annual Custom Car Show is tommrow Sunday, September 10th - 9am - 5 pm at the West Islip Public Library. all Robotics member should attend. Come for the day of just a few hours, The more members the better.

Reminder

This is the 2006-2007 website. As you can see we kepted the navigation, upcoming events and iframe as previous years. I will also soon be adding the section "Adopt a highway" to the navigation. I still need to work on the content of the pages but other wise it is up and running. The content will be changed with in a few days.