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09Apr 2018 by wisrobotics

2018 TMT Autonomous Challenge Champions

WIS Robotics competed at the 2018 TMT Autonomous Challenge this Saturday, April 7th 2018, held at the Hawaii Community College. We finished first place in the middle school division winning the championship title. This was a unique tournament where the competition game was not revealed until the tournament day. Students met a few times to receive some basic programming preparation in advanced; however, on tournament day students were on their own. They had to work together to analyze the game/field, develop solutions, and program their robot by themselves. Students could not ask their coaches for help during the tournament. Congratulations to our WIS Robotics Team Members (Left to Right): Micah Tajiri, Scott Hakoda, Victor Norem, Alex Ogawa, Jonah Furuli, Ayce Wakano (not pictured).

07Mar 2018 by wisrobotics

2018 HCF B-Cubed Application Status Announcement

Events, Outreach

The application process for our HCF B-Cubed: Spring STEM camp has closed. If you applied to attend the camp please check the email address you used to apply for an application response. We received an overwhelming response to the camp and are excited to bring this STEM learning opportunity to life! We were not able to accept all applicants to this program due to capacity and material limitations. We appreciate your understanding. If you are unable to find your application's response in your email, please email jon_kitagawa@notes.k12.hi.us or gayle_kamei@notes.k12.hi.us so that we can check on your application status. You can also fill out the inquiry form below: [contact-form to="jon_kitagawa@notes.k12.hi.us" subject="2018 HCF B-Cubed Application Status Request"][contact-field label="Name" type="name" required="1"][contact-field label="Email" type="email" required="1"][contact-field label="Message" type="textarea"][/contact-form] Mahalo, WIS Robotics

19Feb 2018 by wisrobotics

2018 HCF B-Cubed: Building Better Bots – STEM Spring Camp

Events, Outreach

Download B-Cubed Flyer: 2018 HCF Think BCubed Waiakea Intermediate School Robotics and the Hawaii Community Foundation presents a week of exploration into robotics with our FREE STEM Spring Camp for students ages 9 - 13. Participants will engage in various STEM related challenges such as bristlebots, water rocketry, and model cars; learn about simple machines and build vex robots; and explore programming and circuitry with Makeymakey and Ozobots. This is an action packed week of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Apply today to reserve your space! Participants MUST: Be of eligible age to participate (9-13 years old) Be able to attend ALL days of the STEM Camp for the full duration. Be interested in STEM. Be able to work in small cooperative groups. Prior robotics experience is not required to…

19Feb 2018 by wisrobotics

2018 Pi Day Fundraiser

fundraiser

WIS Robotics is selling pies from Hilo Bake Company for Pi day on March 14th. Pies are deep dish, 9 inches at $15.00 Each (CASH ONLY). Available flavors are: pumpkin, custard, pumpkin-custard, and apple. If you are interested in ordering a Pie, please fill out the contact request form below and a member of WIS Robotics will contact you. Your order is not confirmed until a representative contacts you. [contact-form to="jon_kitagawa@notes.k12.hi.us" subject="Pi Day Order"][contact-field label="Name" type="name" required="1"][contact-field label="Email" type="email" required="1"][contact-field label="Phone Number" type="text" required="1"][contact-field label="How many pies would you like? (Please list quantity and flavors)." type="text" required="1"][/contact-form]

29Nov 2017 by wisrobotics

2017 Big Island Delights Fundraiser

fundraiser

Please support our robotics team by purchasing a Big Island Delights Gift Bag for $25.00! All proceeds will go towards helping our students travel to upcoming state tournaments and purchase additional parts for their robots! Contact Jon Kitagawa at Waiakea Intermediate School (jon_kitagawa@notes.k12.hi.us) or speak with one of our students! Each bag contains the following Big Island Delights products: White Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispies Treat Package of Arare Package of Li Hing Gummy Bears Bag of Furikake Maui Onion Chips 4.5 oz. bag of Macadamia Nut Shortbread Delight Cookies 4.5 oz. bag of Passion Fruit Shortbread Cookies 4.5 oz. box of Macadamia Snowball Delight Cookies 6 oz. bag of Furikake Party Mix Delight 4 oz. Bag of Li Hing Mango Chocolate Covered Almonds OR Big Island Delights Energy Bar The retail value…

15Apr 2017 by wisrobotics

VEX IQ: Wheel Alignment Tips

tutorials, VEX IQ

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftq1_O9gfMQ[/embed] WIS Robotics explores a common problem with aligning the VEX IQ wheels. In some instances, even when you program the robot to drive straight it pulls to the left or right. Usually, this is caused by the wheels rubbing against the chassis. Some possible solutions to this problem include: Slightly offsetting the wheels on the wheel hub. Inserting a 1/2 pitch spacer between the wheel hub and chassis. Inserting a 2x2 plate between the wheel hub and the chassis. Watch the video to see which method we prefer and why.

31Mar 2017 by wisrobotics

April Pizza Night

fundraiser

<< PUBLISHED TO WEB ON THIS DATE. MARCH 31 IS NOT THE DATE OF THE FUNDRAISER. Download: April 2017 Pizza Hut Night Order Form Instructions Call our State-wide One Number 643-1111 or visit your nearest Hawaii Pizza Hut Restaurant during regular store hours. (Online ordering cannot be used for Pizza Night.) Before ordering, please say: “This is a Pizza Night Order.” Then proceed with your order. Fill out the claim check below. Detach the claim check and give to the delivery driver or Pizza Hut cashier at time of payment. Disclaimers: Only regular-priced menu items qualify for Pizza Night sales!!! This excludes use of coupons, VIP cards, ALL specials, buffet sales, purchase of Literacy Card and/or gift certificates, Big New Yorker, & ALL previous & current advertised products. Please inquire…

28Mar 2017 by wisrobotics

April Meeting Schedule

Club Meeting

Attention students and parents, here is our meeting schedule for April 2017. Reminder: UPLINK does not begin until April 3rd, 2017. There will be no practice on March 31st, 2017. Location Parents picking up their child early, note the change in room locations! VEX IQ: Moved to Cafeteria instead of A3. VEX EDR: Room B9 or SHOP Times Practice will be cancelled on Friday, April 14th 2017 (Good Friday). Mondays (4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24) 2:00 PM - 4:15 PM Fridays (4/7, 4/21. 4/28) 2:00 PM - 4:15 PM There will be no weekend practices scheduled during the month of April. Please see our Calendar page for the most up to date meeting schedule.

14Mar 2017 by wisrobotics

IMS2017 (International Microwave Symposium) STEM Student and Teacher Experience

Events

Interested parents and students, please contact Kristen Miyazono for more information about this STEM learning experience. Program Overview: The IMS2017 STEM Experience for Student and Teachers is a one-day event conceived to dovetail with the 2017 International Microwave Symposium. The goal of the 2017 program is to introduce a diverse and highly motivated group of middle and high school students and teachers to the world of microwave engineering. A carefully structured range of intensive STEM experiences has been designed to demonstrate how science and engineering can help address major technological and social challenges confronting our society. The event will include inspirational talks by technical speakers, tours of IMS sponsor exhibits, and participation in a unique set of exciting, motivating STEM-related experiences. Program Objectives: Introduce middle and high school students and teachers…

08Mar 2017 by wisrobotics

A New Look! Website Updated

Website Updates

We have rebranded and updated our website. We hope to better utilize our web presence to provide community updates as well as serve as an important resource for our team members. Over the next few weeks we will add support for the following features: Media gallery Interactive Learning Center Team Member Bios Please let us know about any problems you may encounter: [contact-form][contact-field label='Name' type='name' required='1'/][contact-field label='Email' type='email' required='1'/][contact-field label='Comment' type='textarea' required='1'/][/contact-form]