Robozone Podcast

RoboZone Podcast Episode #059 - Detroit CHAMPS are Here!Episode Description - In this episode, 3 of the 4 teams from the Winning Alliance at the Detroit World Championships stop by. They discuss what it took to win the championship, what the new venue for the World Championships was like. Finally Brandi Bolinger stops by to wrap up the Rookie Round Up segement for the season and what rookie teams from Power Up should be doing now to help them get ready for the next FRC season. Round-Table Discussion -Cory Walters - Team 2767Zach Jester - Team 4027Kyle Hughes - Team 27Brandi Bolinger - Team 2337

Episode Description - In this episode, Tim Lawrence from Team 302 stops by to chat. We discuss what teams headed into the Detroit World Championships are doing to prepare their robots to compete at Detroit. We also discuss the FIRST Announcement of the 2019 FIRST and have a brief discussion about what the FRC game might be based off the game title. This is one you dont want to miss before the Detroit Championships! RoundTable Discussion -Tim Lawrence - Team 302

Episode Description - In this episode Kim, Jon and I discuss the results of the MSC Event. We also discuss the Chairmans Award and preparation. Also what teams that are doing right now to prepare their robots to compete at both Houston and Detroit Championships. This is a shorter epsiode but with the Championships breathing down the necks of both mentors and students those teams are laser focused on the task at hand in just a short couple of days. RoundTable Discussion -Kim Portuesi - Team 4776Jon Uren - Team 1684

Episode Description - In this, the last episode of the regular season for POWER UP, we have a great conversation with mentors who have all had success on the field. They are preparing and iterating both their robots and their strategies for the Michigan State Championships. This was one of the best conversations of the podcast this season so don't miss out and listen to the entire episode. The Rookie Roundup segment has come to an end and us thanks everyone that has participated but especially Brand Bolinger from Team 2337 for her help and guidance this season. Team of the Week has also ended for the season and will make a return in the next FRC season.FIRST Update -Team Update Number 20 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate20.pdfRoundTable Discussion -Clinton Bolinger - Team 2337Cory Walters - Team 2767Jon Uren - Team 1684Scott Stap - Team 5084

Episode Description - In this episode, we have a discussion dedicated to all of the Rookie Teams. From those who are already looking to next year to the lucky ones that have earned their way to the State or Regional Championships. Brand and Clinton Bolinger from Team 2337 join the discussion to help prepare those teams that are headed to State or District Championships. In addition, those teams that have earned the All-Star Rookie award and the preparation to get ready to present at the State Championship/District level.FIRST Update -Team Update Number 19 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate19.pdfRoundtable Discussion -Brandi and Clinton Bolinger - Team 2337Paul Garrett - Team 7166Cheryl Deehr - Team 7202Team of the WeekALL FRC VOLUNTEERS

Episode Description - In this episode we get some details on Team Update 18, we have a roundtable discussion with subjects such as playing POWER UP while in the Candle Light and while Rookie RoundUp is taking a week off we have a new Team of the Week!FIRST Update -Team Update Number 18 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate18.pdfRoundtable Discussion -Ray Pratt - Team 6635Tim Lawrence - Team 302 - https://twitter.com/firstteam302Jeremy Callahan - Team 7211Alex Fera - Referee - The Orange AllianceRookie Round-Up SegmentBrandi Bollinger - Team 2337 - EngiNerdzTeam of the WeekFRC Team #3655 (Tractor Technicians)

In this episode, we dive into the what teams do between competitions to improve on their design, shake out the bugs or improve cycle times before their next event. Brandi is back for another fun-filled segment of Rookie Round-Up and we have a new Team of the Week.FIRST UpdateTeam Update Number 17 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate17.pdfDrivers Training for FRC RoundTable DiscussionChris Purdy - Team 3534Scott Stap - Team 5084Rookie Round-Up SegmentBrandi Bolinger - Team 2337 - EngiNerdzTeam of the WeekFRC #2767 (Stryke Force) - www.strykeforce.org

Episode Description - In this episode, our roundtable group discusses the rules for this season, how they impact the game and how teams can get more points for their alliance by making sure they know the rules. Strategy for the game is also discussed by the panel and ways every team can improve through the advice provided. We have a new team of the week so please listen and subscribe.FIRST Update -Team Update Number 16 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate16.pdfRoundTable Discussion -Jon Uren - Team 1684 - www.first1684.com/Michael Schreiber - Team 67 - www.hotteam67.org/Nick Clark - FRC RefereeRookie Round-Up SegmentBrandi Bolinger - Team 2337 - EngiNerdzTeam of the WeekFRC #33 - Killer Bees - www.killerbees33.com/

Title - RoboZone Podcast Episode #051 - POWER UP - Comp Week 1 - So that was interesting!Episode Description - In this episode, we cover the 15th update to the team rules for Power Up! We have had a great roundtable discussion with mentors and referees that competed in Week 1 of the Power Up game. We have an update for rookies and other teams with the one and only Brandi Bollinger and finally, we have a new Team of the Week! If you would like to be interviewed for the podcast or want to nominate a team for Team of the Week please email us at robozonepodcast@gmail.comFIRST Update -Team Update Number 15 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate15.pdfRoundTable Discussion -Joel Noble - Team 1339 - www.angelbotics.comJeremy Callahan - Team 7211 - www.teamhollywood7211.weebly.comAndrew Spiece - Team 5114 - www.fentonrobotics5114.comMatt Malinak - FRC RefereeNick Clark - FRC RefereeRookie Round-Up SegmentBrandi Bollinger - Team 2337 - EngiNerdz - team2337.comThe Team of the Week

Title - RoboZone Podcast Epsiode #050 - POWER UP - COMP Week 1 - Presidential PowerUpEpisode Description - In this 50th Epsiode of the RoboZone podcast the President of FIRST drops by and has a detailed discussion of the state of POWER UP going into week 1 of the competitive season! We catch up with brandi Bollinger during the Rookie Round Up and we have a very special Team of the Week!FIRST Update -Team Update Number 14 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate14.pdfPresidential Interview -Don Bossi - President of FIRSTRookie Round Up SegmentBrandi Bolinger - Team 2337 - EngiNerdzTeam of the WeekALL FRC Volunteers

RoboZone Podcast Epsiode #049 - POWER UP - Drivers Training for FRCEpisode Description - In this episode we dive into the how a team might choose their drive team for the upcoming POWER UP game. Our round table discussion contains mentors that have years of experience with choosing Drive Team members for their past seasons. In addition we talk about he rules changes that were just annouced in the Team Update Number 11 and especially Rule R03. Finally we catch up with Brandi Bolinger for Rookie Round Up and we have a new Team of the Week.FIRST UpdateTeam Update Number 11 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate11.pdfDrivers Training for FRC RoundTable DiscussionJon Uren - Team 1684Andrew Spiece - Team 5114John Antilla - Team 2604Rookie Round-Up SegmentBrandi Bolinger - Team 2337 - EngiNerdzTeam of the WeekFRC #2512 (Duluth East Daredevils) - www.daredevils2512.org

Title - RoboZone Podcast Episode #048 - POWER UP - Week 5 - 2 Weeks Left in Build SeasonEpisode Description - With 2 weeks left in the build season for POWER UP this episode centers around and discusses what teams should be focusing on in the last 2 weeks of the build season. We catch up with Brandi Bolinger for the Rookie Round Up segment and a new Team of the Week is Crowned!FIRST Update -Team Update Number 8 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate10.pdfBuild Season RoundTable Discussion -Jon Uren - Team 1684 - www.first1684.comScott Stap - Team 5084 - www.corunnarobotics.comJeremy Callahan - Team 7211 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/7211Rookie Roundup:Brandi BolingerTeam 2337 - The EngiNerdswww.team2337.comTeam of the WeekTeam T.O.R.C. - 2137www.torc2137.com

Title - RoboZone Podcast Episode #047 - POWER UP - Coding 101Episode Description - In this episode of the RoboZone Podcast we have a duo of coing mentors that provide us some great information on how their teams approach coding for each season within their teams. In addition, Eli and Darrin given some advice and recommendations for rookie teams that may have taken their first approach at coding for Power Up! Brandi Bolinger stops by for the Rookie Roundup segment and provides 5 things a rookie should have done last week and 3 things a rookie team should be doing this week. We have named our Team of the Week for the week. FIRST Update:Team Update Number 8 - https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2018/Manual/TeamUpdates/TeamUpdate08.pdfCoding 101 RoundTable Discussion:A link that every rookie team should visit for 2018: https://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/4485/m/13503And the article on software design that I mentioned during the interview: http://www.laputan.org/mud/https://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/s...5&

RoboZone Podcast Episode #046 - Electrical Design and Lessons LearnedEpisode Summary:In this episode of the RoboZone Podcast, we provide an update to the rules for the Power Up Game! We have a roundtable discussion about Electrical Design and Lessons Learned thus far through the first 3 weeks of the build season! Finally we catch up with the one and only Brandi Bolinger for another exciting episode of Rookie RoundUp!FIRST Update - Team Update #6https://www.firstinspires.org/resource-library/frc/competition-manual-qa-systemRoundTable Discussion - Jon Uren - Team 1684 - http://www.first1684.com/Jeremy Callahan - Team 7211Scott Stap - Team 5084 - www.corunnarobotics.comAndrew Spiece - Team 5114 - http://www.fentonrobotics5114.com/Rookie RoundUp - Brandi Bolinger - Team 2337 - http://www.team2337.comTeam of the Week - Team 2337 - The EngiNerds - Grand Blanc Michigan - http://www.team2337.com

Episode Description:In this episode we have a quick update to the rules for the Power Up! game. During the RoundTable discussion we cover topics inclduing Procurement for your team and also the Deisgn Iteration method that Mentors can follow with your team. We catch up with Brand Bolinger on the Rookie Roundup segement to cover items that rookie teams should ahve done by this point and the focus for this week of the build season. And finally our Team of the Week segment which showcases a team that not only competes and helps other teams through FIRST but also their community!FIRST Updates:https://www.firstinspires.org/resource-library/frc/competition-manual-qa-systemRoundtable Attendees:Libby Kamen DrostTeam 1923 - The MidKnight Inventorsfirstrobotics1923.orgtwitter.com/FRC1923facebook.com/FRC1923Josh FritschTeam 27 - Team Rushhttp://www.teamrush27.nethttp://www.teamrush27.net/toolkit-successtwitter.com/teamrush27Allen GregoryTeam 3847 - Spectrumhttp://www.spectrum3847.org/Rookie Roundup:Brand BolingerTeam 23

RoboZone Podcast Episode #044 - Week 1 - Design and StrategyIn this episode, we change our format up and introduce new ongoing segments FIRST Updates, Team of the WEEK and soon to come to a new segment called the Rookie Conference Call. The main subject of this episodes involves a roundtable discussion on how local FRC team handle the Design and Strategy of their robot for the Power Up game! If you have any feedback on our format change, want to nominate a team for the week or perhaps you would like to be interviewed for the podcast please reach out to us on social media or send us an email at robozonepodcast@gmail.com! We hope you enjoy this episode of the RoboZone Podcast.FIRST Updates Segment:https://www.firstinspires.org/resource-library/frc/competition-manual-qa-systemDesign and Strategy Round Table Attendees:John Wolfert - Team 1506 - Metal MuscleDon Ridge - Team 1506 - Metal MuscleJon Uren - Team 1684 - The Chimeras (ky-mare-uhs)The Team of the Week:Team 118 - Robonauts - Houston Texashttps://ccisdrobo

In this episode we discuss the POWER UP Kickoff Event and Game! We speak with Andrfew Spiece, Scott Stapp and Bandi Bollinger whom have all been on the podcast before and they provide their opinion of the game and some strategies that teams may want to think about when prototyping their robots. In addition some great discussion on the rules that govern the Power Up game are also debated over! Useful Links:Kettering Kickoff Seminar Presentations - http://www.team2337.com/engihelpdesk.htmlInterviewees:Andrew Spiece - Team 5114 - Titanium Tigers, Fenton, Michigan - http://www.fentonrobotics5114.com/Scott Stapp - Team 5084 - The Fridgebots, Corruna, Michigan - http://www.corunnarobotics.com/Brani Bollinger - Team 2337 - The EngiNerds, Grand Blanc, Michigan - http://www.team2337.com

In this episode we speak with Brand and Clinton Bollinger from Team 2337, the EngiNerds out of Grand Blanc Michigan and Scott Stapp from team 5084, the FridgeBots out of Corunna Michigan to give you the 10 things that you should be doing for your team in the two weeks prior to Kickoff and the new game for 2018 Power Up! HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the RoboZone Crew and we will see you at 2018 Kickoff! Have a safe holiday season!Team 2337 - EngiNerds - www.team2337.comTeam 5084 - The FridgeBots - www.corunnarobotics.comTeam 7056 - The F.A.S.T. Team - www.frcfastteam.com

In this episode we speak with Kim from the ScottsBots and specifically about QuarterMania! In addition we speak with Scott from the FridgeBots and get and FTC update from Alex from the Orange Alliance!

In this episode we speak with a fellow Rookie Team mentor and discuss the things that are needed to get a team ready for the upcoming FRC season with Power Up. We also have the Woody Flowers Award Winner Andrew Spiece on the podcast to give some insight and advice for rookie teams.