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Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - "Bag Day" Grover's Automated Journal System v2.6a 3:30pm My friends and makers entered the workshop. Some reached for Rice Crispy Treats, some grabbed pretzels, some took a Cliff Bar, and some went straight to work. My wires are a little out of place. A few zip ties and I'll be alright. 4:30pm My sight is a little blurry. My...
Most people relax, go on vacation, or play video games over the summer. However, for the Jesuit All Sparks, it’s a different story. This summer, Jesuit’s robotics team has been hard at work competing in off-season events and coming up with ideas for next year’s robot. The team competed in two tournaments over the summer: the Texas Robot Invitational...
They have come. Yes. The Robots have come. From the deep dark depths of the Terry Center's own Robo-Dungeon, Jesuit's robotics team, the 2848 All Sparks have emerged, beginning their spring season at the Irving Convention Center from March 1-4. The Layout The convention center was divided into two sections. One half of the area was designated for the pits, where the robots...
Jesuit’s All-Sparks Robotics Team looked to make a deep run in regional robotics competitions this year. After strong performances in San Antonio and New Orleans tourneys, where the Jesuit All- Sparks Robotics Team made it to the semifinals and quarterfinals, respectively, the club continued its string of successes with another impressive performance at the FIRST Robotics Competition at the...
    Since the beginning of January, the Jesuit FRC robotics team has been preparing for the upcoming "Charged Up" FRC competition.  The sound of whirring motors and clanking metal echoes through the workshop as the Jesuit robotics team furiously work to perfect their robot for the upcoming competition. Months of brainstorming, designing, building, and programming have led up to this moment....
The Jesuit FRC Robotics Team competed in Amarillo from March 30th til April 2nd. After a disappointing showing at the previous event, the Rangers made an impressive comeback this tournament, placing 4th in the regional tournament and securing a spot in the state championship. The team worked tirelessly to identify and address the issues that had held them back...
Transitioning from building their battle bots, over the break, the Jesuit robotics team began the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition season! The FIRST competition pits 6 robots on 2 different teams, or alliances, against each other, competing in a sport invented by the organization. Each alliance is comprised of three different teams from...
As the many Jesuit Robotics students furiously used a Computer Aided Design program, otherwise know as CAD, a few stand out. These students are not making the numerous amount of parts that the lab usually makes. Instead, these students are making ornaments for Christmas. Ornaments designed and printed, cut, or assembled in the lab create a unique environment in...

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