SolidWorks is a CAD (Computer Assisted Drafting) program that allows users to create 3D models of robots and mechanical parts. On July 20th, July 27th, and August 3rd, we hosted a SolidWorks workshop for the community and our own team members. We covered how to mate two objects and make 3D objects as well as…
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Finally, Room to move!
After a few months of being in a cramped in one-room, we’ve obtained an additional room for our shop. The new area is 230 square feet, and it will allow more room to work in for our builders. It’s very spacious compared to our old 195 square foot build area! And it’s a win-win because we…
Junior Solar Sprint 2019
On May 18, 2019 the Army Corps of Engineers’ Engineering Research Development Center (ERDC) hosted the third annual Junior Solar Sprint. In this event attendees build small solar powered race cars and compete for victory in heads up racing action. They also present their projects to a panel of judges and compete for award in…
ERDC Alumni tour
On 3/15/19 we opened the doors to our shop for the ERDC (Engineering Research and Development Center) Alumni Association. The ERDC Alumni Association is comprised of people who have a passion for STEM and have formerly worked at ERDC. We opened our shop to them so that they could experience what have accomplished in furthering…
State championships!
We made it! On February 23rd 2018, we attended the Mississippi FTC State Championships. It was a pleasure competing with all of the great teams in the state, and we are grateful that we had the opportunity to interact with so many teams that are not in our immediate area. The championships were located at…
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