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FebruaryFebruary 27,27, 20102010 Playing At Learning © Copyright 2010. United States Foundation for Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (US FIRST®). All rights reserved. All other trademarks, copyrights and service marks are the property of their respective owners. WelcomeWelcome toto thethe NorthernNorthern CaliforniaCalifornia FIRSTFIRST TechTech ChallengeChallenge ChampionshipChampionship Thank you Volunteers & Supporters
Judges Referees Robot Inspectors FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) How to Start a Team Scott Adamson, Head Karen Mahoney, Head Mark Edelman, Head FTC is an exciting and fun Start by thinking about it now! John Best Ardsher Ahmed Srini Bhavani global robotics program that FTC is best suited for upper ignites an enthusiasm for middle to high school aged Maggie Best Alyssa Avestro Ceal Craig science, technology and students. Team size is typically Susan Burton Bill Blackmer Vijay Gangaram discovery in young people. 4 to 6 (up to 10 are allowed) Alvin Cheng Dan Bucsko Sudhanshu “Suds” Jain and teams form in all sorts of FTC is designed for high school Julius Chisolm Prasad Gogineni David Johnson ways - school clubs, scouts, and David Craven Alan Littleford Keith Gudger students who want to compete just groups of friends. You do not head-to-head, using a sports need to know exactly who will be Sara Crider Deepak Sabharwal Gary Koerzendorfer model. Teams of up to 10 on the team when you register. Deborah Epperson Eric Sklar Chuck Untulis students are responsible for Mark Epperson Steve Wilson designing, building, and There are team grants available, Anthony Jasta training resources online and programming their robots to FIRST is more than robots Lok Oei Tournament Volunteers clinics are offered by the compete in an alliance format Wendey Mueller Vandana Anand Northern California operational against other teams. Teams develop skills beyond the Sarika Asthana partner, Playing At Learning. Mitch Patenaude The competitions are the result technical ones in mechanical George Rawlings Scott Brees design and programming - they of focused brainstorming, More info is available at Hila Schlank Travis Cook learn project solving, teamwork, NorCalFTC.org dedicated mentoring, project public speaking, organizational, Tiffany Strickland Ryan Epperson timelines and teamwork. project and time management Baskar Velusamy Ken Filar Paired with technical mentors, among other skills. Cathy Wang Maya Gattupalli teams learn from and play Tiffany Winkelman Brenda Harris with the “pros” to experience The best teams are strong in Barry Hayes engineering problem solving all areas - and their Peter Holley first-hand. achievements are both Martha Kreeger amazing and inspiring! Sitaram Lingam Entices kids to think like scientists and engineers Sudha Lingam
Provides a fun, creative, Pat Liu hands-on learning experience Del Mass
Teaches kids to experiment Katie Siegel and overcome obstacles Doreen Wilson The skills that they learn make math and science tangible, Special Thanks accessible and real Ming Dooley Thank you Service Groups
The Tetrix robot kit is reusable DeAnza Int’l Student Volunteers Craig Eldershaw and is programmed using a Brian Relph Monta Vista HS CSF variety of languages Pioneer HS Leadership Teams learn to document their Tiffany Strickland design ideas and discoveries Lonnie Weissman Saratoga HS Interact Gracious Professionalism Builds self-esteem and Doug Wilson UCSC Alpha Phi Omega confidence Gracious Professionalism is part of Annual game is announced in the ethos of FIRST and FIRST and many others September programs. It's a way of doing things Thank you Supporters & Special Guests that encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others, Jim Beck, FIRST Regional Director
and respects individuals and the David Calkins, LEGO Education community. Ken Johnson, FIRST Tech Challenge Director Ken Mitchell, Asst. Regional Director for FIRST in Northern CA page 2 page 15
AboutAbout PlayingPlaying AtAt LearningLearning ScheduleSchedule
7:45am Team Pits Open During the Qualifying Matches, teams are randomly assigned 10:30am Opening Ceremony into alliances of 2 teams. A team’s alliance partner in one match may be their opponent in the next match. 11:00am Qualifying Matches Team Rank: Teams will be ranked from first through last on About Playing At Learning 3:00pm Alliance Selection the basis of their total Qualifying Points (QPs). If multiple teams
4:00pm Elimination Matches have the same QP total, then teams will be ranked on the basis Playing At Learning, playingatlearning.org, a SF Bay Area 501(c)(3) not-for-profit of their Ranking Points (RPs). If multiple teams have the same founded in 2004, is dedicated to offering fun, hands-on activities. We focus on 6:00pm Award Ceremony RP total as well, then teams will be ranked on the basis of their affordable and sustainable activities related to science, technology, engineering and Times are approximate and highest match score. If still tied, the next highest match score math (STEM) skills. We are committed to increasing the number of under-served subject to change. will be used until the tie is broken. and under-represented students pursuing STEM degrees. Qualifying Points: Teams receive 2 points for a Win and 1 Playing At Learning has partnered with FIRST to organize the FIRST Tech Challenge point for a Tie and 0 points for a loss or disqualification (DQ). Ranking Points: All teams receive the score of the losing (FTC), and FIRST LEGO League (FLL) programs as well as support the Junior FIRST alliance unless they have a DQ (which gives the team 0 RP). LEGO League (JrFLL) program - all throughout Northern California.
In the 2009-10 season, we engaged well over 1,000 volunteers in team support as Alliance selection is held after all of the qualifying matches. Four alliance captains are selected based on team rank. These mentors and coaches as well as program and tournament support for FTC and FLL. captains then pick 2 additional teams to be their alliance For the 2009 Smart Move season, Northern California had 310 FLL teams. For the partners for the Elimination Matches. 2009 Hot Shot! season, Northern California has 37 FTC teams (50% growth from last year). Elimination Matches: Alliances get a win, loss or tie. The advancing alliance is the first one to win two matches. Playing At Learning programs make a real difference for our youth and a positive impact in our community. They are great ways to get involved.
We need your help to bring these programs to more young people. AwardsAwards
Upcoming FIRST Events not to be missed! INSPIRE. This award is given to the team that the judges feels truly embodies the “challenge” of the program. The team serves as an inspiration as to what this program, and the young minds 2010 FIRST Robotics Competition involved, can accomplish. This team has performed well in all categories and is chosen as a role model for all teams. This is the highest award that a team can be given.
PTC DESIGN. This judged award is presented to the team that has best incorporated both functional and aesthetic design elements into their solution without compromising either one.
ROCKWELL COLLINS INNOVATE. This judged award celebrates the team that not only thinks outside the box but also has ingenuity and inventiveness in their design solution.
MOTIVATE. This judged award celebrates the team that exemplifies the essence of teamwork and team spirit.
CONNECT. This judged award is given to the team that has best connected with their local community and engineering community. Silicon Valley Regional SJSU Event Center March 19-20, 2010 THINK. This judged award is given to the team that best reflects their ideas, season and journey firstsv.org through their engineering notebook.
Sacramento Regional ALLIANCES . The winning alliance and finalist alliance are both recognized for their achievement UC Davis ARC March 31-April 1, 2010 in robot game performance. firstsac.org page 14 page 3
HotShot!HotShot! GameGame OverviewOverview AboutAbout FIRSTFIRST
About FIRST: FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded in 1989 by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology. Based in Manchester, NH, FIRST is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. FIRST is supported by a strong network of sponsors and volunteers.
FIRST provides the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) for students in Grades 9- 12 (ages 14-18), the FIRST LEGO® League (FLL) for Grades 4-8 (ages 9 to 14) , and the Junior FIRST LEGO League (Jr.FLL) for Grades K-3 (ages 6 to 9). For more information, visit www.usfirst.org.
Impact What FIRST teams accomplish is FTC has teams in over 10 countries nothing short of amazing. It’s fun. and this season, an estimated 10,000 It’s exciting. And the skills they young people will participate in FTC. learn will last a lifetime!
“…to create a world where science and technology are celebrated… where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes.” - FIRST Founder, Dean Kamen
Values
Respect each other in the best spirit of teamwork Behave with courtesy and compassion for others at all times Honor the spirit of friendly competition Act with integrity Demonstrate Gracious Professionalism Encourage others to adopt these values
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TEAMTEAM SPOTLIGHTSPOTLIGHT DescriptionDescription andand ScoringScoring Team # 3955 Pit # 35 Rookie year: 2009 Team # 3993 Pit # 36 Rookie year: 2009 Plan Z RobotC AgBots LabView The Game: The Details: Mission San Jose HS Adams 4-H Club Fremont, CA Gilroy, CA The Clover Foundation HotShot! is played on a 12’x12’ square field with There are a total of 76 white plastic balls with a Playing At Learning two off-field scoring goals as shown in the diagram 9-inch circumference available at the start of the to the left. match. Eight balls are given to each alliance to pre-load onto their robots in any way they choose. Two alliances – one “red” and one “blue” – composed of two teams each, compete in matches Sixty balls are loaded into Ball Chutes at the corners consisting of a 30-second autonomous period of the field – 15 per chute. Each robot will start on followed by a 2-minute driver-controlled period. the field in assigned starting positions and will have to trigger a mechanism to release the balls located THE OBJECT OF THE GAME IS TO SCORE MORE in the Ball Chutes.
Team Motto: Robot Name: POINTS THAN YOUR OPPONENT’S ALLIANCE. The center scoring area has two goals – a low goal With our Heads we dream it, Spudnik IV with our Hands we build it! Points are earned by releasing the balls from the and a high goal that spins around. The low goal is Ball Chutes in autonomous mode, by shooting balls the base for the high goal and is divided into a red side and a blue side. The high goal is a basket-like Team # 4010 Pit # 37 Rookie year: 2009 Team # 4031 Pit # 38 Rookie year: 2009 into the goals in the center of the field (high or low) structure with a 9-inch diameter hole into which balls Livermore Cowboys RobotC Granada High Engineering Club RobotC in both autonomous and driver-controlled periods, are scored. Each basket is identified by a red or Livermore HS Granada HS and shooting balls into the off-field goals during the Livermore, CA LLNL, Playing At Learning Livermore, CA LLNL, Playing At Learning blue goal face. The bottom of the hole is 30 inches Comfort Dynamics, ERA last 30 seconds of the match. from the field mat and there is an Infrared beacon and a 3-inch color panel below the hole that can be Balls scored in the autonomous period will be used by the robots for targeting. counted once at the end of the autonomous period and again at the end of the driver-controlled period, The off-field scoring goals are two baskets that are if they remain in the goal. placed 4 feet away from the front side of the playing field. Balls can be shot into these goals only in the last 30 seconds of the match (End Game).
Scoring: End Game: The last 30 seconds of the match Team Motto: Team Motto: Robot Name: comprises the End Game. During the End Game, Cowboy Up! IWNW3DIWBR Error 6194 Opening a ball chute 5 points for near chute; teams can shoot balls into the off-field goals. Team during autonomous 10 points for far chute Coaches may introduce one yellow Bonus Balls into the field by placing one into the Ball Chutes. Robots Balls in low goal 1 point may then try to score these special balls into any of Balls in high goal 5 points Your Team Here Rookie year: 2010 the three goals to double the point value of all the Balls in off-field goal 10 points balls in that particular goal.
Yellow Bonus Balls: Double point total of balls Playing At Learning has FTC grants scored in that goal. The yellow ball itself has no Safety Glasses value. for NorCal teams based on need. are mandatory in and around the competition The 2010 season grant application will be available in May at norcalftc.org fields and in the team pit areas at all times!
We look forward to seeing your team in 2010! page 12 page 5
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Team # 5 Pit # 1 Rookie year: 2006 Team # 135 Pit # 2 Rookie year: 2006 Team # 3848 Pit # 31 Rookie year: 2009 Team # 3851 Pit # 32 Rookie year: 2009 Fighting Eagles RobotC Fusion RobotC Shockwave RobotC Optimus Prime RobotC Alma Heights Christian Academy Dehesa Charter School The Grauer School Menlo School Pacifica, CA San Diego, CA PDG Oncore Encinitas, CA The Solidad Group Atherton, CA Dehesa Charter School CMF Webworks
Team Motto: Robot Name: Robot Name: Team Motto: Robot Name: Oh Surculus! Eagles Nest Alice 2.0 I think I can, I think I can, I Big Thomas can, I can, I can!
Team # 150 Pit # 3 Rookie year: 2007 Team # 455 Pit # 4 Rookie year: 2007 Team # 3873 Pit # 33 Rookie year: 2009 Team # 3932 Pit # 34 Rookie year: 2009 Team Krieva Jr RobotC PewPewLazerBeams RobotC ScotBotics RobotC Team Awesome RobotC San Domenico HS Mission San Jose HS Piedmont HS Campolindo HS San Anselmo, CA San Domenico School Alumnae Fremont, CA Piedmont, CA Moraga, CA Recurrent Energy
Team Motto: Robot Name: Team Motto: Robot Name: Team Motto: Robot Name: I'MA FIRIN MY LAZARRR Shoop Da Whoop If it ain't broke, break it! ScotBot Our team name is better than Claptrap your team name
Team # 523 Pit # 5 Rookie year: 2006 Team # 524 Pit # 6 Rookie year: 2008 The Silver Sandwiches RobotC BogoSort RobotC 2010-11 Nor Cal FTC Season Timeline Campolindo HS Campolindo HS For the 2009-2010 school year, FTC high Moraga, CA Thanks to Campo Parents Club, Moraga, CA Campolindo Parents Club Mrs. Madra & Mr. Dupont school participants are eligible for over May Team Registration Opens $7.8M in college scholarships - this is more Sept Game Challenge Details Released October Nor Cal Tournament Registration than 425 individual scholarship Nov - Feb Tournament season opportunities!
Team Motto: Robot Name: Team Motto: Robot Name: There's a silver lining to Renaldo Toss them! HashThat! every sandwich
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Team # 3555 Pit # 25 Rookie year: 2009 Team # 3557 Pit # 26 Rookie year: 2009 Team # 548 Pit # 7 Rookie year: 2006 Team # 596 Pit # 8 Rookie year: 2006 Rovers RobotC Dongles RobotC Geek Squad RobotC Transformerz RobotC West Sunset Rec Connect West Sunset Rec Connect Mission San Jose HS Mission San Jose HS San Francisco, CA Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center San Francisco, CA Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center Fremont, CA Fremont, CA
Team Motto: Robot Name: Team Motto: Robot Name: Team Motto: Robot Name: Speak loudly and carry a big Ahh-nold Don’t get your dongles in an Mr. Roboto Ooohhh! That's Fancy! Mudflap memory stick uproar
Team # 3589 Pit # 27 Rookie year: 2009 Team # 3654 Pit # 28 Rookie year: 2009 Team # 615 Pit # 9 Rookie year: 2007 Team # 669 Pit # 10 Rookie year: 2006 The Mandalorians RobotC Team Nonsense RobotC Madtown Megatronics NXT-G Milpitas Xtreme Robotics RobotC Woodland Christian HS San Domenico HS Madera HS Milpitas HS Woodland, CA Sunrise Rotary San Anselmo, CA San Domenico School Alumnae Madera, CA Madera Unified School District Milpitas, CA LSI WCS Boosters and parents Recurrent Energy Playing At Learning
Team website: Robot Name: Robot Name: Team Motto: Robot Name: www.wcsrobotics.net Zippy Apocalypse Do a barrel roll mudkipbot
Team # 3722 Pit # 29 Rookie year: 2009 Team # 3791 Pit # 30 Rookie year: 2009 Team # 2848 Pit # 11 Rookie year: 2008 Team # 2891 Pit # 12 Rookie year: 2008 The Apes of Wrath RobotC Jeff Tech Club RobotC Techno Guards RobotC WarriorBorgs RobotC Pioneer HS Jefferson HS Meadow Vista Community Valley Christian HS San Jose, CA BAE Systems Daly City, CA Children's Empowerment Inc. (CEI) Meadow Vista, CA San Jose, CA www.technoguards.org
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Team Motto: Robot Name: Team website: Robot Name: Yep, that works... Now let's Evo Z www.vcrobotics.net Balls of Fury rebuild it again! page 10 page 7
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Team # 2985 Pit # 13 Rookie year: 2008 Team # 3013 Pit # 14 Rookie year: 2008 Team # 3163 Pit # 19 Rookie year: 2008 Team # 3175 Pit # 20 Rookie year: 2008 Fembots Labview The Nerd Herd RobotC Nabaziques LabView Galt Warriors RobotC TriValley Robotics Woodland Christian HS St. Joseph School Galt HS Livermore, CA Girl Scouts of Northern California Woodland, CA Sunrise Rotary Fremont, CA BAE Systems Galt, CA Squeeze Inn * It's A Grind WCS Boosters and parents Galt Beauty Supply
Team Motto: Robot Name: Team website: Robot Name: Robot Name: Team Motto: Robot Name: Epic! Reptar www.wcsrobotics.net BOB DIZZY Honor - Respect - Teamwork Frank
Team # 3053 Pit # 15 Rookie year: 2008 Team # 3055 Pit # 16 Rookie year: 2008 Team # 3177 Pit # 21 Rookie year: 2008 Team # 3470 Pit # 22 Rookie year: 2009 Decepticons RobotC Rocket Power RobotC Liberty Ranch Hawks RobotC The Patriots RobotC Menlo School Menlo School Liberty Ranch HS Heritage HS Atherton, CA Atherton, CA Galt, CA Brentwood, CA Bishop Wisecarver Corp
Robot Name: Team website: Robot Name: Hawkbot www.hhsroboticsclub.co.cc Monty
Team # 3137 Pit # 17 Rookie year: 2008 Team # 3149 Pit # 18 Rookie year: 2008 Team # 3483 Pit # 23 Rookie year: 2009 Team # 3509 Pit # 24 Rookie year: 2009 QLS Cougars RobotC Team Inspired Green RobotC Coastal Quarks RobotC PHOENXTRIX RobotC Quarry Lane HS San Domenico HS San Diego Community GO-NEST Dublin, CA San Anselmo, CA San Domenico School Alumnae San Diego, CA Folsom, CA Intel, Verizon, PTC Recurrent Energy and parents
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Team website: Robot Name: Team Motto: Robot Name: www.coastalquarks.org Slurp Inspiration + Perspiration = TRIXTER Infinite Possibility page 8 page 9