FalconX Newsletter – Week 1 2025

1/11/25

IMPORTANT

-We need donations (money and raw materials) to help us with the start of build season.

-Here is the link to check out this year’s game!  https://youtu.be/5vNlf2O94wQ?t=2089 

Mechanical 

  • Planned out the new robot’s mechanisms.
  • Made progress on CAD-ing the robot.
  • Building a prototype for the coral mechanisms.
  • Planning the elevator mechanism.

Programming

  • Started work on the new robot code.
  • Made progress on the swerve drivetrain, allowing it to move.
  • Started the code for a functional intake.

Electrical

  • Attached the limelight onto the swerve drivetrain.
  • Worked ahead on the electrical information database.

Business

  • Started work on planning future fundraisers and reaching out to sponsors.
  • Planning outreach events.
  • Worked on developing new organizational methods for the team with the guidance of Ms. Mitchell and Mr. Arnold.

Parents

  • Thank you so much to the Arnold family for providing lunch today! The food was delicious and nutritious!!
  • We need snacks/food! Lunch is much appreciated for Saturday meetings. If anyone is interested in signing up to provide lunch for the club, please visit this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45A9A92EA5FCC07-54275183-falconx#/ . Any non-perishable snacks are also appreciated for regular meetings.