23Jan
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Today (January 23, 2012),
Isaac is working on the logo for the website. Spirit will be learning to use the video equipment to take videos during the building season and at competition. We have discovered a way for the robot to climb the ramp by adding a fifth wheel. Now we don’t have to worry about having the robot over the hump. We are working on the “ball-pick-up” mechanism and the “ball-placement” mechanism. We are setting up a practice area with rugs, goals, and a ramp. So that when the robot is ready, it will have a place to practice. The animation team is starting to work on the school building for their animation.
-Taaniel Kiidli 
19Jan
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Tonight at robotics, stuff happened, people died, and nuclear warheads destroyed the Earth. Got ya there didn’t I? No, no, probably not but who cares it was worth a try right? In the shop nothing has progressed because Andy showed up. In the other room, they worked on a way for the robot to go over the ramp and balance on top of it. Spirit kids did not show up (the robot ate them) so there was little to no progress on the spirit. The animation monkeys worked on the story board. Also, a generous donation of a very nice drill and about $500 worth of wood was made by Home Depot a few nights ago. Now here’s a puzzle. If you figure it out bring your answer to the next meeting (Friday)
Heart of Darkness,
Coat of Grain,
Was once alive,
Now feels no pain,
Never walks, but
Leaves a Trail.
Circle head and pointed tail.
Grows shorter as the day goes on-
Its waistline is a hexagon.
What am I?
-Alex Manning
48 days without machines becoming self aware
18Jan
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hey yall
today people on the robot are working on getting the robot get on the ramp. the programmers programmed the robot (duh) \(^o^)/ the spirit guys are working on the mini jethros (T-T) and the animators are well, animating.
- Happy Wednesday Senna
18Jan
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We would like to thank the Home Depot in South Portland Maine for their very generous donation.
Thank you very much, your support is very much appreciated!
17Jan
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The ramp was almost completed this evening, it just needs weight added to it to simulate the real thing. Also the back boards were made and are awaiting the hoops. IF ANYONE HAS A HOOP THEY COULD LET US USE REMEMBER TO BRING IT IN.
Last years robot is in the the process of dropping the wheels to 4.5″ below the frame, so that we can try to clear the middle bump.
REMINDER:
Please help support South Portland High School Robotics by eating at UNO Chicago Grill.
UNO WILL DONATE UP TO 20% OF YOUR CHECK TO THE SPHS Robotics TEAM ON Wed, January 18th ALL DAY! Dine in or take out. All you have to do is print off the attached coupon( SPHS Robotics 1-18 circled )and present it at the time of payment.
Please distribute to anyone and everyone who may choose to dine in or take out on Wed 1/18.
Thank you all for your support!
Jacub Emery