2015 has arrived...

... And with it, a new update from Team 156: RPM! We are off to a great start this season as we begin the long process of preparing for competition. The last few days have been a frenzy of brainstorming, discussing, considering pros and cons, and voting. All this for what, you might ask? Why for Recycle RUSH, of course!! Recycle RUSH, this year's robotics game, features totes, recycling bins, and pool noodles. Points can be received by stacking the totes on a scoring platform. Also, the recycling bins can then be placed on top of the stacked totes in order to receive an even larger quantity of points. Finally, the pool noodles, representing litter, can be placed into a specific location on the board, called the landfill. However, in order to receive a larger sum of points, teams must be considerate of the environment and place the litter in the recycling bins. Although very differnt than what we are used to, RPM is very excited to compete in this game! Preparations are beginning as the team builds prototypes for two potential designs. We are all about measuring, assembling, testing, scraping, rebuilding, tweaking, and changing in these few weeks!! Along with this, we have begun drafting essays, rebuilding our website, which can be found at rpm156.org, preparing forms, and reviewing safety manuals!! The next 6 weeks will be busy, busy, busy for RPM, but we are ready!!!!