FLL Scrimmage Victoria Nov 24

Post author:Mike
Post published:October 24, 2019
Post category:FLL

We are planning a scrimmage on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Lansdowne Middle School 1765 Lansdowne Rd., Victoria 1 pm to 4 pm (doors open at 12:45 pm) Full details…

FTC Workshop – Designing a Lift – Oct 25

Post author:Mike
Post published:October 21, 2019
Post category:FTC

This workshop will introduce FIRST Tech Challenge teams to designing a lift system. The workshop will be held this Friday from 4:30 to 6pm at the University of Victoria in the Engineering Law Wing (ELW) B215.

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FLL Season City Shaper

Post author:Mike
Post published:October 16, 2019
Post category:FLL

In British Columbia, the 2019/20 FIRST LEGO League season will have most teams participate in qualifying tournaments in January 2020 prior to a BC Championship tournament in February 2020.

Find out about 2019/20 City Shaper Challenge at the official site.

Teams/Coaches should review the November 11 season update.

Tournament registration link: https://forms.gle/QcWs1jhjdBsE4Wc6A

Tournament payment: https://firstroboticsbc.org/payment/

BC FLL Championship Feb. 16 2020: Team Information

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FTC Workshop – Vuforia – Oct 18

Post author:Mike
Post published:October 15, 2019
Post category:FTC

This workshop will introduce FIRST Tech Challenge teams to using Vuforia in Java programming. The workshop will be held this Friday from 4:30 to 6pm at the University of Victoria in the Engineering Law Wing (ELW) B215.

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FTC Workshop – CAD Assemblies – Oct. 4

Post author:Mike
Post published:October 2, 2019
Post category:FTC

This workshop will introduce three different options for CAD software. The hands-on demo will be in OnShape and show how to use a virtual kit of parts to design your robot. CAD drawings can be included in your engineering notebook and can contribute to several of the judged awards.

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FTC Workshop – Choosing a Drive System

Post author:Mike
Post published:September 20, 2019
Post category:FTC

The University of Victoria is hosting a series of workshops to help FIRST Tech Challenge teams learn the skills for designing, building and programming robots. Most of the workshops will be lead by FIRST alumni who are current UVic students.

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FLL JumpStart Vancouver

Post author:Mike
Post published:September 5, 2019
Post category:FLL

For those near Vancouver, we are planning an FLL JumpStart event at Centre for Digital Media on September 21st, 2019 from 1:00-4:00pm, more details to come. More details on Vancouver Island events will be…

FTC Season SKYSTONE

Post author:Mike
Post published:June 10, 2019
Post category:FTC

In British Columbia, the 2019/20 FIRST Tech Challenge season uses a League format leading on the the Provincial Championship. It means that your team will get more opportunities to play matches with your robot.

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FTC SKYSTONE Teaser

Post author:Mike
Post published:June 10, 2019
Post category:FTC

What if you could build a better world? Where would you begin?

More than ever, we must come together to innovate and solve problems. In FIRST, you are part of a thriving community brimming with inspiration, creativity, and hope for a stronger, more sustainable future—one that’s built better together. You have the power to help the cities, towns, and places you call home reach new heights. With the support of the FIRST community, this is your opportunity to lead our future forward—and up.

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FTC Jump Start Scrimmage

Post author:Mike
Post published:May 23, 2019
Post category:FTC

Want one more chance to play Rover Ruckus? Or just the opportunity to build and program your first robot?

We’re planning a special Rover Ruckus Scrimmage on June 1st. This event is an opportunity for rookie teams to build and program their first robot and then have a chance to compete with it in matches.

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