We ended up ranked 6th at the Wake County District Event after the qualification rounds.
We competed in the playoffs as the Captain of Alliance 4.
We chose Team 9032 RoboWhales and Team 5190 Falcon Fury to join our Alliance.
After many tight and exciting matches in the playoffs…
We WON !!!
Title: The Hitchhikers Robotics Team Takes Orange County by Storm!
Hey everyone! If you’ve been following the journey of The Hitchhikers robotics team, you know that we’re always up for a challenge and a good time. Well, let me tell you about our recent adventure at the Orange County District event in North Carolina – it was an absolute blast!
From the moment we arrived at the event venue, the excitement was palpable. The air was buzzing with the sounds of teams setting up their pits and fine-tuning their robots for the competition ahead. We wasted no time getting settled in and getting to know our fellow teams, exchanging stories and strategies while eagerly anticipating the matches to come.
As the competition kicked off, The Hitchhikers wasted no time making our presence known on the field. Our robot, affectionately dubbed “Max Quordlepleen” performed flawlessly (at first), zipping around the arena and completing tasks with precision and speed. But it wasn’t just about the competition – it was about the camaraderie and spirit of the event.
It was amazing to see teams from different backgrounds coming together, united by their passion for robotics and friendly competition.
Of course, the matches themselves were where the real excitement happened. The tension was palpable as alliances strategized and executed their game plans with precision. But win or lose, the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie prevailed, with teams cheering each other on and celebrating each other’s successes.
And let’s not forget about the awards ceremony – the moment we had all been waiting for. The Hitchhikers may not have taken home the top prize, but we were proud of our performance and grateful for the experience. We did win the “Gracious Professionalism” award. Plus, we walked away with a newfound sense of determination and inspiration to keep improving and pushing the limits of what we can achieve.
As we packed up our pit and said our farewells, we couldn’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia mixed with excitement for the next adventure. The Orange County District event in North Carolina was truly an unforgettable experience for The Hitchhikers robotics team, filled with fun, friendship, and a whole lot of robot action. We can’t wait to see where our journey takes us next!
Until next time, keep reaching for the stars and never stop exploring the exciting world of robotics!
– The Hitchhikers Robotics Team
(written by Chatgpt)
Hello from Houston!
The Hitchhikers made it the World Championships, but things didn’t go as expected. On the first day, Lunkwill arrived safe and sound, and the team got busy setting up the pit. At the end of the day, we decided to take the robot over to the fields for a test run, and that was when disaster struck. On his way to the grid to place a cone, Lunkwill glitched out, the arm rose to the 90 degree position and fully extended. When we got back to the pit, we were in shock: when the arm rose up, it had sheared off the box on the side that had the pulley motor and gearbox attached. We went back to the hotel, frantically planning how we would fix it the next morning. We managed to fix the arm, and later in the day, the same thing happened…TRAGEDY.
We had a lot of fun at the state championship. We were chosen in the 5th alliance, with Team 900, The Zebracorns, and Team 5518, Technowolves. Sadly, we got eliminated in Round 2 after a robot had a CAN error. We lost by 8 points after another robot hit us and we started up again. After that, we narrowly qualified for Worlds and headed to a restaurant to celebrate. We’re all hyped for Houston!
Week 10 and we just finished our second competition.
Week 9 and we just finished our FIRST (no pun intended) Competition of the 2023 Season.
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