2015 - Recycle Rush

The 2015 FRC game, Recycle Rush, consisted of stacking rectangular "totes" with one cylindrical recycling can on top. The game is played by two opposing alliances of three robots each. Pool noodles called "litter" could also be thrown across the field by human players for extra points. A "coopertition" task could also be completed, consisting of stacking three totes on the step separating the two halves of the field. The official FIRST one-page summary can be found here.

This is the official game animation for the 2019 FIRST Robotics Competition game, DESTINATION DEEP SPACE. The game was announced Saturday, January 5, 2019. For more information, visit http://www.firstinspires.org/frc. Special thanks to https://www.automationdirect.com for creating this year's animation.

Our Robot

Name: Toothless

Team Captains: Sarah Powazek, Andrew Phelps, Li Xiuyuan

Record: 6 events attended, avg score 123.65

AUBURN MOUNTAINVIEW: Event Winners, Creativity Award
MOUNT VERNON: Event Winners, Innovation in Control Award
SHOREWOOD: Event Winners, Team Spirit Award
PNW DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP: Semifinalists, Dean's List Finalist Award (Sarah Powazek)
CHAMPIONSHIP: Curie Division Semifinalists
GIRL'S GENERATION (OFF-SEASON): Event Winners
More information on The Blue Alliance

FRC 1318's Reveal Video We do not own the right to any of the music I had to make this song "appropriate" for the children.

Robot Features

Spring-loaded "tabs" on the elevator easily pick up totes from the landfill zone
Able to stack 6-high tote stacks with a recycling container due to the "ears" on top of the robot, helping to stabilize the stack
4-bar linkage arm able to retrieve two recycling cans from the "step" in the autonomous period
Chain-driven elevator with PID position control and limit switches
Thru-beam sensor for tote intake status connected to on-board LED indicator lights for tote status and elevator status

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