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RoboZone Podcast Epsiode #049 - POWER UP - Drivers Training for FRC Episode 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...

Title - RoboZone Podcast Episode #048 - POWER UP - Week 5 - 2 Weeks Left in Build Season Episode 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 - Tea...

Title - RoboZone Podcast Episode #047 - POWER UP - Coding 101 Episode 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 f...

RoboZone Podcast Episode #046 - Electrical Design and Lessons Learned Episode 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 epis...

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...

RoboZone Podcast Episode #044 - Week 1 - Design and Strategy In 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 y...

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! Usef...

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! Hav...

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.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2017 for the ROBOZONE Podcast!

In this Episode, we talk to John Tu from the Hammerheads out of Troy Michigan. He provides some background on the team and the Robotics Festival that is being held at Troy High School in Troy Michigan on the 18th of November!

In this episode, we speak with the Head Mentor of the Bionic Blackhawks who is holding an all-girls competition in Bloomfield Hills Michigan this weekend with the help of Teams 67, 33 and 469! In addition, we speak with Alex Fera and get an update on Relic Recovery after the first weekend of competitions! Great ready for some knowledge!

In this episode, we SLACK off with the EngiNerds, FridgeBots and BlitzCreek. We discuss where our teams will be competing during this coming FRC season. Finally we discuss the use of the SLACK application within our teams and how it can help yours!

In this episode, we present part Duex of the Team Documents presentation given by Brandi and Clinton Bollinger of Team 2337 The EngiNerds from Grand Blanc Michigan. Topics include additional information on Team Document, Slack, T-Shirts, and funding. Presenters - Team 2337 - www.team2337.com Slack - www.slack.com

In this episode, we present the 2nd of three seminars provided by Team 2337 the EngiNerds from Grand Blanc Michigan and specifically Clinton and Brandi Bollinger. This seminar covered Team Documents such as a Sign Up sheet and Team Contracts. Special thanks to the Bollingers for their efforts! @team2337 #team2337

In this episode, we listen to the 1st of 3 seminars provided by Team 2337 the EngiNerds out of Grand Blanc Michigan. Thanks to Brandi and Clinton Bollinger! Team 2337 Website - http://www.team2337.com/

In this episode, the panel discusses the RoboDay event at Ferris State University. In addition, we talk more about Relic Recovery and as the interviewees sign off they provide their thoughts on the Power Up game. Alex Fera http://theorangealliance.org Jacob Russell www.facebook.com/yakobtwig Chief Delphi - Jar24 Scott Stap - Team Frigbots @FridgeBot instagram @Shiarobots Twitter Corunna robotics c...

In this episode, we catch up with a member of the World Champs. Jon joins us from the Chimeras. We chat about the Relic Recovery game and start to theorize about what Power Up will be about! Interviewees: Jon Uren - Team 1684 - The Chimeras - http://www.first1684.com/ Cory Walters - Team 2767 - Stryke Force - http://strykeforce.org/

In this episode, we talk to the founders of the Orange Alliance. You can visit their website at theorangealliance.org. We also talk about the reveal of the Relic Recovery FTC Game for this season.

Happy Labor Day Everyone and Prayers go out to anyone impacted by Hurricane Harvey!

nterviewees - Gus Peters - Alumni Team 2337 Lillian Eckman - Alumni Teams 70 and 2337 Off season events and fundraising time! Listen to how these teams are spending their offseason educating and raising money for their teams! Time to apply for funding for Rookie FRC teams here: The Rookie Grant is now LIVE! and the website has been updated:https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc/grants.   Pleas...

Off season events and fundraising time! Listen to how these teams are spending their offseason educating and raising money for their teams! Time to apply for funding for Rookie FRC teams here: The Rookie Grant is now LIVE! and the website has been updated:https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc/grants.   Please share the information below with your teams.    Awarded teams will receive $6,000 in...

Off season events and fundraising time! Listen to how these teams are spending their offseason educating and raising money for their teams! Lightning Interviewees: Sarah Fugate Lili Calderon-Moscrip Frogs, Titans, Warriors and Airtime Interviewees: Steve Angus – Lead Coach - FTC Novi Robotitans#11129 Ellyse Angus – Student event led - Novi Frog Force#503 Iris Denny – Event Student Lead – Livonia W...

In this episode we present a series of Summer iNterviews that were recorded at RoboCon 2017. A variety of subjects are discussed and we hope you enjoy the episode. Please feel free to give us a review on iTunes podcasts and YouTube!