So it's been a while since I've posted on here, but that doesn't mean that my interest in Robotics has died down! I've moved around a lot since my last post, but I've finally settled down so I thought I'd just post an update on my current status. For the past year and a half, I've been busy working with the Monta Vista Robotics team at Cupertino, California. My team works towards the FIRST FRC competition that starts at the beginning of every year. The team has several divisions such as Finance and Operations, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.I started out in Mechanical Engineering where I worked on the frame of the robot, beginning with prototypes made out of Bosch and then making finishing touches. I've learned how to use a lot of tools such as CAD and Solid Works which I believe will be helpful for future projects. I used to think that being involved in Robotics was a far-fetched dream in middle school, so looking back I realize how far I've come since then. (Pinched myself just to make sure I'm not dreaming) Anyways, for this next year I'm thinking about joining the Electrical Engineering division because I finally learned Calculus, and I have more experience in programming. Until the next FRC game begins in January 2016, I'll be coaching a team of 9-14 year-olds for the First Lego League tournament. Working with Mindstorms, my team will attempt to overcome the challenges that FIRST has set for the competition. Children can be hard to work with, but they learn extremely fast at the same time so it's an interesting experience. Until my next post...El Psy Congroo.(Kudos to you if you know what that means)
Picture of the robot called "El Toro" that I worked on
Note- Make sure your grades are good if you want to join your school's Robotics club because Robotics' school teams require commitment and your grades may drop.
