Meetings are Sundays from 10am to 12pm; schedule subject to change depending on FLL competition date. (Dig! members are expected to have a thorough knowledge and appreciation for FIRST® Core Values, as well as demonstrable competence in building and programming. If you would like to join a team, please register for the Fundamentals class.)
Week 1, August 9:
assign responsibilities - innovation project researchers, builders, coders
plan routes
Week 2, August 16:
build first set of modules
python: functions for straightline and turning
Week 3, August 23:
build first set of modules
python: functions with light sensor, acceleration and deceleration
plan route 1
innovation research report
Week 4, August 30:
build second set of modules
python: module control; write route 1
run route 1
Week 5, Sep. 6:
build second set of modules
cleanup route 1
plan route 2
innovation research report
settle innovation project
Week 6, Sep. 13: speed and precision
build third set of modules
python: write route 2
run route 2
Week 7, Sep. 20: more efficient turning
build third set of modules
cleanup route 2
plan route 3
innovation progress report
Week 8, Sep. 27:
build fourth set of modules
python: write route 3
run route 3
Week 9, Oct. 4:
build fourth set of modules
cleanup route 3
plan route 4
innovation progress report
presentation planning
Week 10, Oct. 11:
python: write route 4
run route 4
time trials
presentation planning
Week 11, Oct. 18
cleanup route 4
time trials
presentation planning
Week 12, Oct. 25
time trials
presentation practice
Team Dig! (previously "Argoclucks" and "Van Gophers") was initially formed from a group of friends from around the Bay Area. After four seasons of training, the team is now proficient at building multi-functional machines, programming complex movements on their robot, coordinating as a team to solve problems, and being "Graciously Professional" at competition. They are currently learning the Python programming language, building bigger robots, and learning how to mentor.