For the first time in many many weeks, Justin and I have some "non scheduled" time. So, why not drive the 75 miles down to Boston University Academy and see what this small VEX scrimmage is all about.
Take some notes, see what folks are doing and see if it looks like fun. Hopefully it is not so small and informal that it is difficult to get a feel for the true event. We hope folks will be willing to chat with us about VEX, as the competition would seem to be an early warm up for other major events. One team from ME. Something tells me they will be well sorted. 3 teams from a VoTech school in Fitchburg. And a true middle school from Melrose. Interesting that a Middle School team and a High School team will be both competing and working together as aliances.
This will also serve as one more step toward the BSA Merit Badge as one of the requirements is to attend a robotics competition. Here is a list of other events in the region. Our HS engineering teacher said I could just borrow a VEX PIC system and play if that is what would create some interest. At this point, it is a one man band. After today we should know the path forward. I think it would be possible to field a robot for the Concord event in March.
Local VEX events As of 12/2011, more will be added I am told.
12/10/11 Boston, MA (75 miles from Hopkinton, NH)
01/07/12 Worcester, MA (97 m)
01/14/12 North Conway, NH (97 m)
01/16/12 Boston, MA (Monday) (75 m)
01/21/12 Thetford, VT (70 m)
02/25/12 Wilton, NH (37 m)
03/03/12 Worcester, MA (97 m)
03/10/12 Concord, NH (10 m)
FRC (First Robotics Competition) Schedule
Granite State Regional Manchester NH Mar 1-3rd
North East Utilities Hartford CT Regional Mar 29-31st
FTC (First Tech Challenge) Schedule
WAPAC Regional, Antrim, NH Mar 10th
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