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FTC Teams were Invited to interact with particles Velocity Vortex.
Team 3486 Attends and Leads Sessions at the FTC Velocity Vortex Kick-off Sept. 9, 2016
Team 3486 attended this season's game reveal at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. In addition, the team led one of the sessions.
Team 3486 partnered with Team 8651 to provide teams tips and insight on competing.
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Kick-off is complete with workshops and opportunities to meet other teams.
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Team 3486 Invites Teams to "Rent a Warrior"
Team 3486 is a veteran team wanting to help any other team in any way it can. This season teams are invited to "Rent a Warrior." A coach and team member(s) will help other FTC teams with programming, building, outreach, PTC. Teams are only limited by their imaginations.
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TWA Mentors a Jr. FLL Creature Craze Team - September 2016 - February 2017
Always looking for a way to expand the team's outreach, Melea and Owen of Team 3486 mentored 6 amazing Jr. FLLers this season.
Meet the Electric Galloping Eel Builders Jr. FLL Team #7818
At the beginning of the season the team learned about the honey bee.
Owen, who was on a Jr. team back in the day, shared his vast collection of LEGOS with the team, so they could make their vision come to life.
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All decked out in their team t-shirts.
Melea took the time to share with Jr. FLL team members and their parents team 3486's robot. Letting the Jr. team know what is in store for them in 6 short years.
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Team 3486 Outreach in Canton and Brandon, Mississippi During October 2017
Team 3486 testing the robot before hundreds of Nissan families converge on them during Nissan's annual Family Day.
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Over 1000 children and parents attended FBC Brandon's Trunk or Treat. You have to love a robot driving dinosaur and the opportunity to share FIRST with so many.
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World Championship - April 22 - 25, 2015
Team #3486 competed along with 127 other teams who qualified for a spot at the World Championship. The team was in good company as teams from across the nation and across the ocean converged on Union Station in St. Louis, Missouri.
Techno Warriors Advanced was nominated for the Motivate Award. Sister team Blue Crew, Too was the second seed in the Franklin Division finals. It was an awesome event.
Techno Warriors Advanced was nominated for the Motivate Award. Sister team Blue Crew, Too was the second seed in the Franklin Division finals. It was an awesome event.
FTC Teams were Invited to a Block Party 2013-2014
Team #3486 Attends the Block Party Kick-Off at Ole Miss in Oxford, Mississippi
TWA Volunteers at Brandon Elementary FLL Tournament October 30, 2013
For a second consecutive year, Central Mississippi Robotics' teams have officiated and volunteered at Brandon elementary's FLL tournament. Brandon Elementary had 8 teams during the Nature's Fury FLL season this year but only 2. were registered. Central Mississippi Robotics hosted an unofficial event for Donna Mabus and Jessica Stetson's teams so that 2 could be selected to advance to the local official qualifying tournament. All the Brandon teams had a "FIRST" experience and were able to share and celebrate their season with peers, parents, judges and the public. Congratulations to the Debris Dweebs and the RoboWarriors for placing first and second overall respectively and advancing.
Hartfield Academy Hosts FTC Scrimmage November 2, 2013
FTC #6302, TRON, hosted an FTC scrimmage November 2, 2013. Several area teams arrived in Flowood to build, program and scrimmage. This scrimmage allowed teams to test and share ideas which was vital. Scrimmages are very
important practice events. Teams new to the program learned a little about what takes place at a competition.
Even teams who had not started building their final designs
attended because it gave them a chance to build with others and finalize ideas. Teams displayed Gracious
Professionalism as they worked side-by-side.
Setting up and meeting this season's teams.
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Testing Lulu's Scoop
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We never miss an opportunity to practice.
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Techno Warriors Advanced Wins Inspire at Arkansas FTC Championship - December 14, 2013
Team #3486 traveled to Mountain Home, Arkansas to participate in the Arkansas FTC Championship. This was a first time trip for Techno Warriors Advanced because previous years a conflict with the Mississippi FLL Championship had always been on the same date. Fun was had by all with a tournament that ran like clockwork. From set up to tear down, Techno Warriors Advanced attending a new competition and meeting new teams. This tournament was definitely a season highlight.
Central Mississippi FTC Qualifier - Rousing Success January 18, 2014
Central Mississippi Robotics and Techno Warriors Advanced team #3486 hosted the first Central Mississippi FTC qualifier on Saturday, January 18, 2014. Sixteen teams from across the state made the trip to Jackson to compete. Veteran and rookie teams alike gained knowledge, experience and friendships. Event though teams were engrossed in building and programming, they took the time to learn from and cheer for one another. Central Mississippi Robotics recognizes the accomplishments of the following teams and thanks them for attending the Central Mississippi FTC Qualifier.
Team # Team Name
6076 Robodores
6307 The Avengers
6384 Operation Phoenix
6487 Team Alpha Omega
6809 Patriots Robot
6831 Robo Bearcats
6839 Robotic Rockets
6840 Rockets
7356 21st Century Bulldogs
7443 HHS Robotics
7652 Murrah JROTC
7669 The Circuits
7845 Project Unlimited
7926 Lamar County Robotics
8031 PatriotBot
Team # Team Name
6076 Robodores
6307 The Avengers
6384 Operation Phoenix
6487 Team Alpha Omega
6809 Patriots Robot
6831 Robo Bearcats
6839 Robotic Rockets
6840 Rockets
7356 21st Century Bulldogs
7443 HHS Robotics
7652 Murrah JROTC
7669 The Circuits
7845 Project Unlimited
7926 Lamar County Robotics
8031 PatriotBot
Sherry Welcomes Everyone
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Team Check-In is always first.
Don't be fooled by the hat. He knows what he is doing.
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Hardware Inspection
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Software Inspection
Judging
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Busy in the Team Pits
Driver's Meeting
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Mississippi FTC Championship February 8, 2014
The team never tires of competing. Every competition is to share what they have learned and put the test the modifications they have engineered. Throughout the season, teams constantly tweak their designs and polish their presentation skills. They network with one another on learn from one another.
Techno Warriors Advanced - Wins PTC Design Award at FTC World Championship
TECHNO WARRIORS ADVANCED Toured the Governor's Mansion July 25, 2014 and Received an Official Proclamation from Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant
Sharing FIRST and Lulu with Governor Bryant.
On Friday, June 25, 2014, the Techno Warriors Advanced met Governor Phil Bryant and First Lady Deborah Bryant. The team toured the governor's mansion and then met with Governor Bryant to receive an official proclamation recognizing the team's accomplishments at the FTC World Championship.
The proclamation specifically makes mention of the following:
Team #3486 was 1 of 128 teams that attended the FIRST Tech Challenge Championship April 23-26.
Team #3486 won first place for the PTC Design Award.
Team #3486 was nominated for the Inspire and Think Awards.
Team #3486 ranked twelfth in the Edison division after the qualifying rounds with 6 wins and 3 losses.
Governor Bryant congratulated the team; thanked the coaches for mentoring the students and asked many questions about the robot's design.
The proclamation specifically makes mention of the following:
Team #3486 was 1 of 128 teams that attended the FIRST Tech Challenge Championship April 23-26.
Team #3486 won first place for the PTC Design Award.
Team #3486 was nominated for the Inspire and Think Awards.
Team #3486 ranked twelfth in the Edison division after the qualifying rounds with 6 wins and 3 losses.
Governor Bryant congratulated the team; thanked the coaches for mentoring the students and asked many questions about the robot's design.
FTC Team's were Invited to Ring It Up! During Season 2012-2013
So begins another season- September 2012
Mannie Lowe unveiling the Ring It Up Field at the Mississippi FTC Kick-Off
This month has been an exciting one. It began on September 8, with the FIRST Tech Challenge Ring It Up! Kick-Off at the University of Mississippi.
More Than 25,000 Students Will RING IT UP! in the 2012-2013 FIRST Tech Challenge Game. Using a combination of motors, controllers, wireless communications, metal gears, and sensors, including infrared tracking (IR) and magnet seeking, about 25,000 students will program their robots to operate in both autonomous and driver-controlled modes on a field with a center rack. The object of the game is to score more points than an opponent by placing plastic rings onto pegs on the center rack. Teams will be challenged to detect special “weighted” rings to earn bonus points. RING IT UP! matches will last two minutes and 30 seconds, beginning with a 30-second autonomous period followed by a two-minute driver-controlled period. The final 30 seconds of the driver-controlled period is the “end game,” where each team can score bonus points by lifting their Partner’s robot off the game floor to a maximum height of 24 inches.
More Than 25,000 Students Will RING IT UP! in the 2012-2013 FIRST Tech Challenge Game. Using a combination of motors, controllers, wireless communications, metal gears, and sensors, including infrared tracking (IR) and magnet seeking, about 25,000 students will program their robots to operate in both autonomous and driver-controlled modes on a field with a center rack. The object of the game is to score more points than an opponent by placing plastic rings onto pegs on the center rack. Teams will be challenged to detect special “weighted” rings to earn bonus points. RING IT UP! matches will last two minutes and 30 seconds, beginning with a 30-second autonomous period followed by a two-minute driver-controlled period. The final 30 seconds of the driver-controlled period is the “end game,” where each team can score bonus points by lifting their Partner’s robot off the game floor to a maximum height of 24 inches.
Team Members Assemble the New FTC Field Perimeter
Without the backing of several generous donors, Central Mississippi Robotics would not have been able to purchase this regulation "official" perimeter for its FTC field this season. Team members Harrison, Jared and Tekoah carefully assemble it by sliding the plastic walls into the frame. The previous season regulation floor tiles were purchased. Now the team can practice on a field identical to the one they will compete on at an FTC event.
Team members busily disassemble the Bowl It Over robot from last season
Building the FIRST Tech Challenge Field for Ring It Up Season
There is no better way to spend an afternoon than assembling the field for this year's FTC Ring It Up! game. Plenty of PVC pipe was cut and glued.
Coach Jeff, David and Coach Michael gluing the PVC pipe.
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Niah, Harrison and Matthew adding the tape.
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Matthew painting the center platform.
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The final touch - adding the rings.
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Isn't it beautiful?
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FTC Techno Warriors Advanced visits Local Jr. FLL Robot Expo - December 6, 2012
Local second graders at Oakdale Elementary and Northwest Rankin Elementary were visited by Techno Warriors Advanced team members on December 6, 2012. Venture teacher, Angela Jones, asked the Techno Warriors Advanced to attend the Robot Expo of her Jr. FLL teams. Both schools' second grade venture classes participated in the JR FLL program Super Seniors. Harrison, a Techno Warrior Advanced team member, spent time with all the Jr. FLL teams during the time that led up to the Robot Expo. The kids learned about robots in general this season and the many jobs they currently perform in society. The Jr. FLL teams shared their projects with parents and the Techno Warriors Advanced robotics team.
Harrison visits with local Jr. FLL teams
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Explaining Robots to the Students
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Thank You Harrison!
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Volunteering at the Mississippi FLL State Senior Solutions Championship
On Saturday, December 8, 2012 FIRST LEGO League teams from across the state of Mississippi met in Hattiesburg to compete in this season's Senior Solutions tournament. FTC Team #3486 was present volunteering as queuers, referees and introducing teams to FIRST Tech Challenge. The next level of robotics for FLL team members too old to legally compete on an FLL team. The day was exciting and filled with GP. Sister team Techno Warriors won the Champion's Award.
PTC Offers Local Training for FTC Teams - December 15, 2012
Learning PTC
Several area teams took advantage of PTC training December 15, 2012. Central Mississippi Robotics provided the space for the class while Mannie Lowe, FTC Program Director, provided the opportunity to Mississippi teams.
TECHNO WARRIORS ADVANCED ATTEND GEORGIA QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT
FTC Georgia Qualifier - January 12, 2013
Winning Final Alliance - Congratulations to RPG - 1st Place Inspire
The Georgia Qualifier hosted by Monkey Madness, Team #5096, provided the first opportunity for the Techno Warriors Advanced to test Pipsqueak. It was also an opportunity to assist rookie teams with building and programming. The Georgia State FLL Tournament coincided with the FTC event. This allowed FLL team members to view the FTC competition and learn about the program that awaits them when they graduate from FLL. Hats off to Monkey Madness as they promote FIRST robotics in Alabama.
Checking-in at the Georgia Qualifier
Hardware Inspection
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Volunteers need to wear safety goggles in the pit.
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FTC Georia Partner, Robert May, FTC Mississippi Partner, Mannie Lowe
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Niah mentoring Matthew and Tekoah on the art of scouting.
Resetting the field.
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Assisting a Georgia team build an arm.
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KENTUCKY FTC STATE CHAMPIONSHIP - FEBRUARY 23, 2013
The Kentucky FTC Championship held at the Owensboro Community and Technical College is never a dull moment. The competition is stellar and this is the second year the Techno Warriors Advanced have made the trip to Kentucky. The Master of Ceremonies this year was excellent as she announced the play by play action on the field throughout the day. Techno Warriors Advanced, team #3486, competed with Monkey Madness, team #5096, and Supposable Thumbs, team #4106, in the Final Alliance, but the Cincy Wolves, team #6441, took top honors as the Captain of the Winning Alliance.
Arriving at OCTC.
Software Inspection.
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Explaining how Pipsqueak works.
Future Engineers
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Resetting the chain.
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Helping other teams.
Second Place Final Alliance!
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Awards Ceremony
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MISSISSIPPI FTC STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT - March 2, 2013
Twenty-three Teams Attend the Inaugural Mississippi FTC Championship
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Technocats
Techno Warriors Advanced EAC Survivors Cary Astros Fearless Falcons Bulldog Empire Enterprise Engineering Corps West Lincoln Robotics |
T.R.O.N.
StingBots Robo Bearcats Synergy in Motion Hancock Hawks Rocket Rampage Team Alpha Omega |
Team Purple Thunder
Lego Machina Robotic Rockets ChargerBots SCARLET Robodores Tempest |
Headed to FTC World Championship.....
Coach Jeff, Wesley, Jared,
Matthew, Jacob, Harrison,
Tekoah, Timothy, Olivia, Niah,
Coach Michael
The Techno Warriors Advanced won the Inspire Award at the inaugural Mississippi FTC Tournament. The team captained the winning final alliance. Winning the Inspire Award earned the team an invitation to the World FTC Championship in St. Louis, Missouri. We are proud of the Techno Warriors Advanced and equally proud of all the teams who participated in the tournament. Twenty-three teams from across the state competed at the Mississippi tournament. It was extremely inspiring to see what the youth in Mississippi can accomplish. It is a privilege to represent Mississippi at the World Championship along with Purple Thunder, winner of the Inspire Award, 2nd place.
Hardware Inspection
Software inspection.
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I give up.
Interview with Judges
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Always making adjustments.
Team Purple Thunder headed to World Championship!
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Drive team precision.
Mississippi Winning Alliance Teams: Lego Machina, Techno Warriors Advanced, Team Tempest
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Thank you judges for all your hard work.
Winning Final Alliance Robots
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Techno Warriors Advanced Ring It Up! at the FIRST FTC World Championship
What a journey this season has been and what a season to remember. The Techno Warriors Advanced competed at the FTC World Championship April 24-28 and did exceedingly well as one hundred and twenty-eight FTC teams converged on St. Louis, Missouri. The Techno Warriors Advanced team was ranked eleventh in the Franklin division after two days of matches. The team was chosen by Team Overdrive as an alliance partner in the Franklin Division semi-finals. The Techno Warriors Advanced placed in the top six teams considered for the Motivate Award. It was an outstanding finish to an outstanding season.
Congratulations to the World FTC Champions Cougar Robotics, Monkey Madness and Fish in a Boat!!!! We are definitely fans.
Congratulations to the World FTC Champions Cougar Robotics, Monkey Madness and Fish in a Boat!!!! We are definitely fans.
FTC Bowled Over Georgia Championship - 2012
The Techno Warriors Advanced, team #3486, competed in the Georgia FTC Championship on March 3, 2012 and earned a 1st place Connect Award, 3rd place Inspire Award and participated in the final alliance. The team was out to impress, and impress they did. Central Mississippi Robotics salutes and applauds the achievements of its FTC team. No one knows better than the parents, mentors and
coaches the tremendous amount of work, heart and effort that has gone into this and past seasons. The Techno Warriors Advanced did a stellar job of sharing FIRST®, inspiring others and dedicating its time and energy to attaining the extraordinary goals it set this season.
The day was truly an inspiring one. There were 31 teams in attendance including 2 teams representing Mississippi, 2 teams
representing Alabama with the remainder of the teams representing Georgia. The atmosphere was electric. The tournament was run flawlessly and our hats go off to the event organizers who created a memorable experience for all those in attendance. All of the teams participating were winners before the day even began. There were some hard fought matches throughout the day. There were countless ways to attack the challenge this year and that was evidenced by the variety of robots on the fields. The MCs did a great job of narrating the play by play action. The tournament was streamed live so fans of the teams unable to
attend enjoyed the action from remote locations. The FIRST® robotics program is a "win" for anyone participating, and we feel honored to be a part of it. Congratulations to all the teams!! The Techno Warriors Advanced will spend the next 53 days assisting the FLL Techno Warriors team #1051 prepare for the World Festival. So until St. Louis... Good Luck teams....
coaches the tremendous amount of work, heart and effort that has gone into this and past seasons. The Techno Warriors Advanced did a stellar job of sharing FIRST®, inspiring others and dedicating its time and energy to attaining the extraordinary goals it set this season.
The day was truly an inspiring one. There were 31 teams in attendance including 2 teams representing Mississippi, 2 teams
representing Alabama with the remainder of the teams representing Georgia. The atmosphere was electric. The tournament was run flawlessly and our hats go off to the event organizers who created a memorable experience for all those in attendance. All of the teams participating were winners before the day even began. There were some hard fought matches throughout the day. There were countless ways to attack the challenge this year and that was evidenced by the variety of robots on the fields. The MCs did a great job of narrating the play by play action. The tournament was streamed live so fans of the teams unable to
attend enjoyed the action from remote locations. The FIRST® robotics program is a "win" for anyone participating, and we feel honored to be a part of it. Congratulations to all the teams!! The Techno Warriors Advanced will spend the next 53 days assisting the FLL Techno Warriors team #1051 prepare for the World Festival. So until St. Louis... Good Luck teams....
1st Place Connect, 3rd Place Inspire, Finalist Alliance team
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Finalist Alliance Teams: Techno Warriors Advanced - 3486, Radically Original Builders of Technology - 4911, CircuitRunners - 1002
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Frantically repairing a malfunctioning part in the finals.
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FIRST fans are the best fans!
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FIRST relies on its volunteers. Thank you judges
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FTC Bowled Over Kentucky Championship - 2012
The Techno Warriors Advanced, Team #3486, competed at the Kentucky Championship on February 25, 2012 and brought home two awards. They won the Motivate Award and The Winning Alliance Award. The 8 hour car ride to Kentucky was well worth it. They met and learned from world class competitors. The Kentucky organizers did an awesome job of keeping matches on schedule and the air was filled with the electricity that only a room full of FIRST® teams can generate. The Techno Warriors Advanced was chosen by the second ranked team, team #4251 - Cougars. The final team in their alliance was Trash Torque, team #3903. The Kentucky tournament hosted teams from Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, South Carolina, Illinois and of course Kentucky. Successful, successful, successful - the Kentucky tournament left the Techno Warriors Advanced more committed, more motivated and even more inspired to up its game at the upcoming Georgia FTC tournament on Saturday, March 3.
Congratulations Techno Warriors Advanced!
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Cheer squad and team in the pit at the Kentucky tournament.
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Kentucky FTC Tournament Rankings
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Final Winning Alliance 3903, 4251, 3486
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Techno Warriors Advanced & George
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FTC RoBUGS Qualifier
On February 4, 2012 the Techno Warriors Advanced competed in a Georgia Qualifier hosted by the FTC team #4076, RoBUGs, in Stockbridge, Georgia. The Techno Warriors Advanced won the Inspire Award and placed 2nd in the Finals. The Inspire Award win secured the team a spot in the state championship.
Robot being inspected at check-in.
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The new cart almost requires sunglases.
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Success!
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Ctrl-Alt-Del and Techno Warriors Advanced.
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Team #3486, Techno Warriors Advanced, tours Severstal North America
Team #3486, Techno Warriors Advanced, toured Severstal North America January 6, 2012. The Severstal steel mill in Columbus, Mississippi is the most technologically advanced in North America and uses robots and automated equipment throughout its manufacture of rolled steel. The team witnessed firsthand how the skills they are learning and using in FTC are applied in manufacturing. This tour allowed the Techno Warriors Advanced to introduce and share with the management of Severstal North America the FIRST® program. Thanks Severstal North America for sharing your time and expertise!
Techno Warriors Advanced touring the Severstal Plant.
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Team #3486 watching molten metal being poured.
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The control room overlooking the arc furnace.
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A robot skimming slag off molten zinc.
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