Robozone Podcast

RoboZone Podcast Episode #079 - Revisiting Recruitment with a FridgeBot!Episode Description - In this episode we revisit an early episode in our podcast history, number 19 to be exact and that 60 epsidoes ago! In this episode we discuss the things needed to start a new robotics team and how to put your new team in the best place to be successful! There are new teams at every level of FIRST and Scott from team FridgeBot provides his input on how to build a team.Scott Stap - Head Mentor - Team 5084, Corunna MichiganTeam 5084 YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCgiF5VmQbLNUSmpPQw6jK1ATeam 5084 Facebook page: m.facebook.com/groups/609028715823908?_rdr

Episode Description - In this episode, we have an interview panel that has extensive experience with the Swerve Drive that is all the rage in the FTC and FRC games of the past, present and future. Jerry, Kyle, Jack and Alex all provide a description of the their experiences with the SWERVE drive and the benefits, limiations and how to prepare a team to use a swerve drive. Interview -Jerry Culp - Team 2767 - StrikeForceKyle Albrecht - Team 3536 - Electro EaglesJack Saxman - Team 3707 - TechnoDogsAlex Hogge - Team 3707 - TechnoDogsWestern Michigan Clinic - https://www.facebook.com/events/273848293458739/Team 2767 White Papers:2017 white paper: https://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/papers/33752018 white paper: https://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/papers/3468

Episode Description - In this episode, we speak with Nick who works for Andymark as an Engineer and ALSO is a FRC Mentor and most importantly FIRST Alumni! Nick provides some strategy for FTC's Rover Ruckus game and how team can change and adapt their robots throughout the FTC season. We also have a discussion on the simularities between adoption of new strategies in both FTC and FRC formats. Nick provides his viewpoint on the Rover Ruckus game, Power Up and the upcoming FRC game Deep Space. Finally, we talk about some of the offerings that AndyMark provides to FTC seasons no matter what the FTC game is. Interview -Nick Lawrence - AndyMark Engineer - www.andymark.com

In this episode, we speak with Alex and Kyle from the Orange Alliance, these Co-Founders of this organization provide us with an update and how the Orange Alliance has grown since the last time we have had them on the podcast. We talk about discussion topics including the final power Up thoughts, Rover Ruckus, how to become an FTA and finally the Deep Space game. This episode has some pretty good information and it is one you want to listen to the entire episode.Interview -Alex Ferra - Co-Founder - The Orange Alliance and FIRST FTAKyle Flynn - Co-Founder - The Orange Alliance and FIRST FTAThe Orange Alliance:Website: www.theorangealliance.orgGoFundMe Campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/toanp

Episode Description - In this episode, we speak with Chirs Sommers from Team 5237 the Loose Screws. Chris tells us what he believes will be the META for this season Rover Ruckus game. After discussing different aspects of the game Chris tells us how his FTC will be approaching this years game and their approach to maximizing the points they can amount for their alliance partners. In addition, we have our second giveaway for the podcast. You have to listen for the instructions and good luck!Interview -Chris Sommers - Team 5237 - The Loose Screws

Episode Description - In this episode, we speak with FTC Students Peter and Nathan who are working diligently to plan their teams approach to meet the requirements of the FTC Rover Ruckus game. They provide some infomation on each of their teams, the histories of each team and how the teams are approaching the Rover Ruckus game. In addition, we have the very first giveaway in the podcast history. You have to listen for the instructions and good luck!Interview -Peter - Team 12533 Inception - Austin, TXNathan - Team 12897 Newton's Law of Mass - Newton, MS

Episode Description - In this episode, we speak with Bob Nichols, the Director of FIRST Robotics Community Center, and talk about the upcoming Kettering Kickoff event held on the 15th of September. Next we have a panel discussion about the Autonomous portion of the newly announced FTC Game Rover Ruckus.Interview -Bob Nichols - Director of FIRST Robotics Community Center at Kettering Univeristy - https://www.kettering.edu/about/first-roboticsScott Stapp - Team 5084 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/5084Kevin Carstensen - Team 4776 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/4776Kyle Albrecht- Team 3536 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3536

Episode Description - In this episode, we speak with Danny who works for Andymark as an Engineer and ALSO is FIRST Alumni! Danny provides some background on how AndyMark prepares for FTC seasons each year. In addition, we talk about some of the offerings that AndyMark provides to FTC seasons no matter what the FTC game is. With Rover Ruckus's announcement as to gameplay around the corner, Danny provides some sound advice on products that could be purchased now to prepare your team for the game!Interview -Danny Blau - AndyMark Engineer - www.sandymark.com/

In this episode, we flashback to a previous episode we recording in 2017 that covered marketing your team to a mass audience. Bernie Solo was interviewed to cover this subject and it is one of the most popular episodes we have done so while we are making changes to the podcast and gearing up for the FTC season we wanted to bring back a goodie and blow off the dust to help you market your teams!Interview -Bernie Solo - Solo Studio Works - www.solostudioworks.com/

RoboZone Podcast Episode #070 - Recruting, Fundraising and School is Back!Episode Description - In this episode, Andrew and Scott stop by to talk about what FRC teams should be doing right now to enhance their upcoming season. With School starting just around the corner these experienced mentors give us some pointers on recruitment, fundraising and other things you can do know to help get your team ready!Interview -Andrew Spiece - Team 314 - BIG MOScott Stap - Team 5084 - Team Fridgebot

In this episode, Ken stops by to talk about the upcoming WMRI event in the Fall. Ken helps educate us on the lessons learned from volunteering as an inspector. We get some history on the teams that Ken has mentored in the past and present. He provides his view of the Power Up game and what he is looking forward to from Deep Space.Interview -Ken Platteschorre - Team 107 - http://www.hollandchaos.com/Team Links:For the Facebook page they need to look for West Michigan FIRSTFacebook: Team 107 R.O.B.O.T.I.C.SFacebook: Holland C.H.A.O.S. Roboticshttps://sites.google.com/site/firstrobotics107/https://www.firstinspires.org/node/14826Links referenced on during the podcast:WMRI Competition: http://www.wmri.info/LakeShore RoboCon Event: https://www.fruitportrobotics.org/lakeshore-robo-conAll Hirls FRC Competition: https://www.experiencegr.com/event/grand-rapids-girls-robotics-event/56722/

In this episode, Bernadette and Michael stop by to talk about the RoboCon 2018 event and how the competition went. We get to hear the history and experience from the Byting Bulldogs point of view for the Power Up game and what they look forward to with Deep Space. Mike tells us the teams the Byting Bulldogs won the event within their Alliance!Round-table Discussion -Michael Savage - Team 3539 - http://www.bytingbulldogs.com/Bernadette Storts - Team 1684 - http://www.first1684.com/

Episode Description - In this episode, Andrew, Chris, Josh and I discuss the 2018 IRI Competition and what it took for their teams to win the event. They tell us their experiences form the event, some history on each of their teams and the experiences that Power Up has left on them. We get to hear feedback from the Power Up game and what they look forward to with Deep Space. Finally Andrew and Chris provide some advice for incoming Freshmen and they tell us where they are taking their colligent aspriations to in the Fall.Round-table Discussion -Andrew Bauer - Team 195Chris Bonomi - Team 195Josh Miller - Team 2168

Episode Description - In this episode, Christopher and Lynn from the Bay Bot Bash, stop by to tell us all about the off season event they are organizing and provide a little bit of a historical background. They provide us so feedback from the Power Up game and what they look forward to with Deep Space. The panel also discusses activities that teams can implement and use for Summer activities to keep the minds of team members fresh and also start to expose new team members too!Round-table Discussion -Christopher Bale - Team 5712Lynn McClymont - Team 3770FIRST of the Great Lakes Bay Region Website:www.first-glbr.orgGreat Lakes Bay Bot Bash registration page:www.first-glbr.org/great-lakes-bay-bot-bashGLBR Twitch Livestream:www.first-glbr.org/livestreamGLBR YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyg5HkLx5pX20jxAcMilKBg

Episode Description - In this episode, we speak with Collin Fultz. He tells us about the planning of the IRI event, it's history, and why the event has grown to what it is today! In addition, Collin tells what it was like designing the Kit of Parts for past FRC Seasons. Don't miss out on this great episode!Round-table Discussion -Collin Fultz - IRI Planning LeadIRI 2018 Website: http://indianaroboticsinvitational.org/

In this episode, Jacob, Victoria, Scott and I discuss the 2nd Annual Robo-Day at Ferris State University. They tell us what they have planned for this year. We get their feedback from the Power Up game and what they look forward to with Deep Space. The panel also discusses activities that teams can implement and use for summer activities to keep the minds of team members fresh and also start to expose new team members too!Round-table Discussion -Jacob Russell - Team 6117Victoria Funke - Ferris State University RSOScott Stap - Team 5460 Ferris State University Robo-Day 2018 Website: http://www.fsuroboday.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MIRoboticsEvents

In this episode, Jon, Tony and Bernadette from Robo-Con stop by and tell us what the event has planned for this year. We get to hear feedback from the Power Up game and what they look forward to with Deep Space. We get to listen to Tony's unique look at the Moon Landing almost 50 years ago and the impact it still has on his view of robotics today. This is an episode you do not want to miss! It is informative and refreshing.Round Table Discussion:Jon Uren - Team 1684 - http://www.first1684.com/Bernadette Storts - Team 1684 - http://www.first1684.com/Tony Diodato - Team 5460 - http://www.first5460.com/info.htmlRobo-Con 2018 website: http://www.mirobocon.com/

Episode Description - In this episode, Andrews Spiece stops by to have a conversation about the Power Up experience, Deep Space, whether FRC Robotics is a Sport and finally the Menors Camp coming this weekend at Kettering University. This discussion started in one dricetion and spiderwebbed from there. It was a great disucussion and we hope you enjoy it. If you have a subject you would like discussed on the podcast, if you would like to promote your off season event or perhaps just want to chat about robotics. Please send me an email at robozonepodcast at gmail.com!RoundTable Discussion -Andrew Spiece - Teams 5114 and 7221

Episode Description - In this episode, we continue to interview outgoing and graduating seniors from this past season. They provide advice for incoming Freshmen as to how to handle their first year of FRC robotics. We get to know each of these leaders as they tell us how their teams did this past season, their experiences in FIRST and what they are going to do in the Fall.RoundTable Discussion -Daniel Brichan - Team 5084 - out of Corruna, MIMatt Esser - Team 5740 out of Pittsburgh, PAEthan E Scime - Team 2614 out of Morgantown, WVDikshant Sharma - Team 226 out of Troy, MI

Episode Description - In this episode, we catch up and interview the 4th alliance team from the Detroit World Championship. In addition, we have the first part of our series where graduating Seniors that are getting ready for college provide insights on their experiences in FRC Robotics and give advice for incoming Freshmen team members! RoundTable Discussion -Kevin Wood - Team 2708Senior Discussion:Shayne Osborn - Team 314Kate Wheeler - Team 3044Devin Keeney - Team 1982