2024 Season – Week 11

2024 Season – Week 11

Greetings from the Hitchhikers!

In Week 11, we are busy finishing the updates to “Max”, increasing the speed of collecting, shooting and climbing. We have a few 3 note autos programmed now,

2024 Season – Week 5

2024 Season – Week 5

Greetings from the Hitchhikers!
In Week 5, we continue prototyping and testing the shooter and intake. Our first shooter design pretty much failed, so we redesigned it. We continue honing our CAD skills, electronics, build and test our design.

2024 Season – Week 4

2024 Season – Week 4

Greetings from the Hitchhikers!
In Week 4, we started prototyping and testing a shooter and intake. Our first shooter design pretty much failed, so we redesigned it. We continue honing our CAD skills, electronics, build and test our design.

2024 Season – Week 3

2024 Season – Week 3

Greetings from the Hitchhikers! In Week 3, we were more than excited and happy to welcome Marie E. Hopper, the President of FIRST North Carolina. She talked to all the members about her history with mentoring and FIRST and talked to each member about why they joined, and what they like about FIRST. 
2024 Season – Week 2

2024 Season – Week 2

Greetings from the Hitchhikers! In Week 2, our team delved into the intricacies of designing a shooter and intake while mastering CAD & Electronics. Our shooter design focuses on achieving optimal velocity control, ensuring consistency in launching game elements, and integrating seamlessly with our overall game strategy. Simultaneously, our intake mechanism prioritizes versatility in object handling, quick retrieval and deployment, and adaptability to dynamic game changes. Complementing these hardware aspects, we explored how our team is honing its CAD skills, emphasizing precision in design and collaborative practices. Additionally, we delved into efficient electronics integration, covering topics like organized wiring, sensor integration, and creating a responsive and adaptable robot.