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| | '''Remember to read about [[ DEW_Robotics:Current_events | Current Events]] coming your way.''' | | '''Remember to read about [[ DEW_Robotics:Current_events | Current Events]] coming your way.''' |
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| − | ==[[Westtown FLL Regional Qualifying Tournament 2018 | Westtown FLL RQT]] - 8-December-2018== | + | ==[[DEWBOT XVIII Hatboro-Horsham | FMA District Hatboro-Horsham Event]] - 3-5 March-2023== |
| − | Downingtown Area Robotics had the opportunity to help out our friends and neighbors [https://www.metalmoose.org/ the Metal Moose] with their Westtown RQT. Thanks to the DAR volunteers who stepped up and volunteered for this event!
| + | Hatboro-Horsham was DEWBOT XVIII's competition debut. How did it go? Not bad. 1640 finished qualification matches ranked 6<sup>th</sup> in a field of 34 teams. We ended up 4<sup>th</sup> Alliance Captain with 341 (Miss Daisy), 6808 (William Tenent Robotics) and 816 (Anomaly - which replaced 6808 after they broke in the first eliminations match). We were eliminated in Semifinals. |
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| − | ==Presentation to the Manufacturing Alliance of Chester & Delaware Counties - 4-December-2018==
| + | The team received the Engineering Inspiration Award. This is a big deal. |
| − | [[User:MaiKangWei | Clem McKown]] made an invited [[media:Downingtown Area Robotics Manufacturing Alliance.pptx | presentation]] of Downingtown Area Robotics and Team 1640 to the board of the Manufacturing Alliance.
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| − | ==[[Downingtown FLL Regional Qualifying Tournament 2018 | Downingtown FLL RQT]] - 1-December-2018==
| + | We earned 46 District Points. |
| − | The '''Downingtown Area Robotics Regional Qualifying Tournament''' was held at the CCIU's Technical College High School Brandywine Campus on Saturday, 1-December. This was our 7<sup>th</sup> Downingtown RQT. (25) teams participated; six advance to the PennFLL Championships.
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| − | ==[[Downingtown FIRST LEGO League Scrimmage 2018 | D-Town Dustoff]] - 10-November-2018==
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| − | The '''D-Town Dustoff FIRST LEGO League scrimmage''' was held at the CCIU's Technical College High School Brandywine Campus, 443 Boot Road, Downingtown on Saturday, 10-November. This was out 7<sup>th</sup> Dustoff. As always, the Dustoff was run like a Qualifying Tournament to provide teams with a useful practice session prior to their qualifying tournament. Sixteen (16) local FLL teams participated.
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| − | ==Alliance Captain at [[DEWBOT XIV Ramp Riot | Ramp Riot]] - 3-November-2018==
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| − | This was a good event for Sab-BOT-age. The team finished qualification matches ranked 7<sup>th</sup> in a field of 36 teams 3-2-0. Since there is no in-picking at Ramp Riot, we were the 7<sup>th</sup> alliance captain, inviting teams 4362 (Roxbotix), 2016 (Mighty Monkey Wrenches) and 432 (Simple Machines) to join our alliance. We made it through the quarterfinals (against 2<sup>nd</sup> alliance 708, 316, 103 & 5404) 2-0-0, but were eliminated in semifinals by the 6<sup>th</sup> alliance (1712, 834, 1403 & (2)607) 1-2-0, who finished the event as winners.
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| − | ==Alliance Captain at [[DEWBOT XIV Duel on the Delaware | Duel on the Delaware]] - 20-October-2018==
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| − | The team did well, winning all five qualification matches. Unfortunately, we received 3 RPs for only two of these and as a result finished as 4<sup>th</sup> seed. We made an alliance with 4342 (Demon Robotics) and 321 (Robolancers), but we didn't get past quarterfinals.
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| − | Vinny served for the first time as Lead Scout. He did a great job!
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| − | Ella and Sai alternated as Operator. Ella for the first time (Sai was at HAVOC).
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| − | Daniel was Drive Coach.
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| − | Bhavanah served as Human Player.
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| − | ==[[Kids Tech Exploration Day 2018 | Kids Tech Exploration Day]] - October 13, 2018==
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| − | We were very happy to participate in Turn5's Kids Tech Exploration Day with all four FIRST programs. This Tech Outreach event was very well organized and packed with young families. Special thanks to Turn5 for organizing and hosting this outstanding event! At Turn5, 600 Cedar Hollow Road, Paoli.
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| − | =='''CHAMPIONS''' at HAVOC - 6-October-2018==
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| − | We won! 1<sup>st</sup> seed 2590 Nemesis picked us. Good start in building a strong alliance. Our 2<sup>nd</sup> pick, the last robot left to pick (607 & 1717 were removed from selection, to allow all teams to be picked), bizarrely declined our invitation! Really? Does this ever happen? Honestly, if they were planning to decline, they should have let the organizers know so that one of the eliminated robots could have taken their place in the normal order of picking. So we ended up with 607 as our 3<sup>rd</sup> robot. Wow. This bizarre turn of events left us with a super alliance.
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| − | With 20 students graduating from 1640 at the end of the last season, our crew was new. On our drive team, only our driver, Cameron, was a veteran. The rest of the drive team was:
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| − | *Drive team mentor: Eric Weissman
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| − | *Coach: Daniel
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| − | *Operator: Sai & Aerin (alternating)
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| − | *Human Player: Joey & Bhavana (alternating)
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| − | *Technician: Nathan
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| − | Braden served for the 1<sup>st</sup> time as pit captain. The balance of the pit crew comprised:
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| − | *Nathan
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| − | *Sai
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| − | *Bhavana
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| − | The drive team and pit functioned very well, both pulling together as effective teams. Cameron stepped up to serve as the glue and voice of experience on the drive team.
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| − | ==Laura receives NCWIT Aspirations Award==
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| − | Congratulations to FRC 1640 alumna and outgoing team Co-Captain Laura, who received the National Center for Women in Technology (NCWIT) Aspirations Award! Great job, Laura!
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| − | ==DAR Inaugurates its [[FLL Jr Moon Mission | FLL Jr Program]] - 13-September-2018==
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| − | [[image:DAR_RQT_FLLJr_181201-10.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Moon Buggies]]Downingtown Area Robotics has launched its first FLL Jr teams: 16179 (Moon Buggies) & 16312 (Mission Moon Explorers)!
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| − | ==DAR launches a 3<sup>rd</sup> FIRST Tech Challenge team - 1-September-2018==
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| − | In response to overwhelming demand, Downingtown Area Robotics is launching its 3<sup>rd</sup> FTC team, [[FTC Team 14842 | 14842 (SpyGears)]]. Our sincerest thanks to Sathya Yalvigi, Gyani Mamidala, Stephen Suchower, Andrew Goddard and Daniel for stepping up to mentor this rookie team.
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| − | ==[[FIRST LEGO League Coach Training 2018 | FIRST LEGO League Coach Training]] - 25-August-2018==
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| − | ==[[Downingtown Area Robotics Open House 2018 | Downingtown Area Robotics Open House]] - 11 & 12 August-2018==
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| − | ==[[2018 DAR Picnic | DAR Picnic]] - 1-August-2018==
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| − | ==[[DEWBOT XIV Indiana Robotics Invitational | Indiana Robotics Invitational]] - 12-14 July 2018==
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| − | Our 9<sup>th</sup> consecutive year of participating at IRI. We finished as quarterfinalists.
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| − | ==Downingtown Area Robotics (home of Team Sab-BOT-age) [[Move 2018 | moves]], reorganizes, grows==
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| − | For the past five years, the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s (CCIU’s) Technical College High School (TCHS) has very generously supported Downingtown Area Robotics’ (DAR’s) educational program by providing us with a home in which the team and the program has been able to thrive and grow. But nothing lasts forever and important new construction at the TCHS means that DAR will be moving to a new base. Effective July 1<sup>st</sup>, DAR will operate out of 190 Exton Square Mall.
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| − | DAR is using this move as an opportunity to expand its program to serve younger students. When formed in 2011, DAR was an organization supporting FIRST<sup>®</sup> Robotics Competition (FRC) team 1640 serving area high school students. Our move to the TCHS in 2013 allowed the foundation of DAR’s FIRST<sup>®</sup> Tech Challenge (FTC) team 7314, thereby broadening our service to include 7<sup>th</sup> and 8<sup>th</sup> grade students. Now, with the move to Exton Mall, six FIRST<sup>®</sup> LEGO<sup>®</sup> League (FLL) Teams will join the DAR organization. As a result, DAR will offer FIRST robotics programs for area students from 4<sup>th</sup> through 12<sup>th</sup> grades. DAR is also starting a 2<sup>nd</sup> FTC team.
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| − | Larry Dodds has graciously stepped up to the role of Head Mentor for FRC team 1640 (Sab-BOT-age). This is a role that Larry has effectively been filling through the 2018 season. FRC 1640 is DAR’s flagship.
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| − | Scott Featherman will continue to lead the FLL program.
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| − | George Abersold will serve as Head Mentor for FTC 7314; Scott Mengle will lead the new FTC team.
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| − | While DAR is leaving the TCHS, our partnership with the CCIU and TCHS remains important and strong. We continue to cooperate in hosting educational robotics events including the D-Town Dust-off FLL scrimmage, the Downingtown FLL Qualifying Tournament and a TechGirlz workshop.
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| − | DAR is not school-affiliated and its robotics programs are open to all area students. DAR is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization.
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| − | FIRST<sup>®</sup> (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology. FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to become leaders and innovators, and enhance their work-life skills.
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| − | [[User:MaiKangWei | Clem McKown]] - President, Downingtown Area Robotics
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| − | ==Congratulations to our [[Graduates 2018 | Graduates]]==
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| − | [[Image:DB14_KOP_180519-1.jpg|300px|right|thumb]]FRC 1640 (Sab-BOT-age) broke all records with the 2018 graduating class of 19 students. The records broken relate not only to this cohort's size, but its list of accomplishments and its impact on the team's performance, culture, processes and growth. Team 1640 bids bonne chance to it largest graduating class ever. May they change the world as they changed the team.
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| − | ==[[King of Prussia FIRST Expo 2018]] - 19-May-2018==
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| − | FIRST Robots at the Court at King of Prussia Mall! How cool is that? Our sincere thanks to FRC 708 ([http://www.team708.org/ Hatters]) for organizing this event.
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| − | We played all day. A number of new students had the opportunity to drive and play other new role, including Daniel, who tried his hand at Announcing.
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| − | ==FRC 1640 applied to the Indiana Robotics Invitational==
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| − | The team has participated in this "All Star" competition every year starting 2010.
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| − | Watch our [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZyV3PVjUG8&feature=youtu.be video].
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| − | ==1640 '''Carson Sub-Division FINALISTS''' at [[DEWBOT XIV FRC Championship | FRC Championship]] - 25-28 April-2017==
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| − | [[image:DB14 FRC Championship Team Photo.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Sab-BOT-age at 2018 FRC Championship - Detroit]]Finishing qualifications in 11<sup>th</sup> place (in a field of 68), we were the 1<sup>st</sup> pick of the 5<sup>th</sup> alliance comprising 71 (Team Hammond - Captain), ourselves, 5254 (HYPE) and 422 (Mech Tech Dragons). We made it to the finals, but were stopped there by the 2<sup>nd</sup> alliance.
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| − | Sab-BOT-age received the Excellence in Engineering Award for Carson-Tesla. This is the first time that the team has won an award (other than Winner or Finalist) at FRC Championships.
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| − | The team also won the 2018 FedEx Innovation Challenge Award, which comes with a grant of $10,000.
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| − | ==[[DEWBOT XIV FIRST Mid-Atlantic Championship | FIRST Mid-Atlantic Championship]] - 4 (load-in only) - 7 April-2018==
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| − | We were the 1<sup>st</sup> pick of FRC 25 (Raider Robotix), the 2<sup>nd</sup> Alliance Captain. FRC 1089 (Team Mercury) completed this powerful Alliance. We finished as Finalists in the rubber match.
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| − | Sab-BOT-age received the Industrial Design Award.
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| − | At the close of the ''FIRST'' Mid-Atlantic competition season, 1640 is ranked #4 in MAR with 274 ranking points (behind 2590 Nemesis - 355 pts, 225 TechFire - 336 pts, and 25 Raider Robotix - 309 pts).
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| − | ==[[DEWBOT XIV Hatboro-Horsham | Hatboro-Horsham]] - 29-31 March-2018==
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| − | [[image:DB14_Hatboro_180331-42.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Sab-BOT-age wins the District Chairman's Award]]We were invited by 1218 (Vulcan Robotics) to join the 2<sup>nd</sup> Alliance. Together with 1218 and 1647 (Iron Devils), we blew through Quarter and Semifinals. So did the 1<sup>st</sup> Alliance (2590 Nemesis, 25 Raider Robotix, and 6226 Blue Devils). In Finals, we lost the first round to the 1<sup>st</sup> Alliance by 15 points (259-244). We then took the victory in the 2<sup>nd</sup> match by 17 points (252-260). These were two amazingly evenly-matched alliances! Alas, in the 3<sup>rd</sup> match, the fiberglass cascade anchors in our lift shattered early in the match, leaving us unable to score. We finished as finalists.
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| − | For the first time ever, Team Sab-BOT-age received the District Chairman's Award! This is a significant achievement for the team. Our fedoras are off to our Chairman's sub-team!
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| − | In addition, Head Mentor [[User:MaiKangWei | Clem McKown]] received the FIRST Mid Atlantic Don Bowers Inspiration Award.
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| − | As this was our 3<sup>rd</sup> District Event, we did not receive any qualifying points.
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| − | =='''CHAMPIONS''' at [[DEWBOT XIV Seneca | Seneca ]] - 23-25 March-2018==
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| − | We were invited by 834 (SparTechs) to join the 3<sup>rd</sup> Alliance. Together with 834 and 2600 (Team Falcon), we went on to win! Collect 60 district qualifying points.
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| − | ==[[DEWBOT XIV Westtown | Westtown]] - 9-11 March-2018==
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| − | [[image:DB14_Westtown_180310-5.jpg|300px|right|thumb|DEWBOT places power cubes on the Scale]]The Westtown event is co-hosted by teams 1391 (based at the Westtown School) and 1640. Steve Compton (1391 Head Mentor) serves as Event Coordinator, while [[User:MaiKangWei | Clem McKown]] (1640 Head Mentor) serves as Volunteer Coordinator. This was our 3<sup>rd</sup> year of co-hosting this event.
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| − | 1640 performed well at this event, finishing qualifications in 3<sup>rd</sup> place with a 9-3-0 record. We led the 3<sup>rd</sup> alliance with teams 341 (Miss Daisy) and 4373 (Roobotics), making it to semifinals (3-3-0). Sab-BOT-age received the Creativity award, and 49 district qualifying points.
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| | ---- | | ---- |
| | Older news items can be found in:<br> | | Older news items can be found in:<br> |
| | + | [[News Archive 2019]]<br> |
| | + | [[News Archive 2018]]<br> |
| | [[News Archive 2017]]<br> | | [[News Archive 2017]]<br> |
| | [[News Archive 2016]]<br> | | [[News Archive 2016]]<br> |
Hatboro-Horsham was DEWBOT XVIII's competition debut. How did it go? Not bad. 1640 finished qualification matches ranked 6th in a field of 34 teams. We ended up 4th Alliance Captain with 341 (Miss Daisy), 6808 (William Tenent Robotics) and 816 (Anomaly - which replaced 6808 after they broke in the first eliminations match). We were eliminated in Semifinals.
The team received the Engineering Inspiration Award. This is a big deal.
