By: Natnael G. - CIO
Date: 02/28/2011

The new website has been launched and can be viewed Here. We have worked really hard and hope you enjoy the new design.

By: Cameron S.
Date: 01/20/2011

Business Plan
We have finished the first draft. We are under revision to better improve our chances for the Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers Entrepreneurship Award.
Electrical
We are setting up a test pneumatics system. And working on making sure the electrical all fits within the design.
Programming
We recently completed coding for the swerve drive. We are currently looking for a method to align the robot during autonomous.
Animation
We have been modifying the script. We have done part of the concept art and storyboard.
Graphic Design
We are getting the safety T-shirt design finished. The speaker box design is done and we are brainstorming designs for buttons.
Logistics
We have begun constructing the practice field. We have finished all the towers and are currently working on the scoring grid.
CAD
We are designing the claw and the mini-bot. We are working on the fork-lift design.
Mechanical
We are working on the claw. We are ordering parts so that we are ready to work when they come.
Awards
We have the first draft of the chairman's essay done. We are in the process of revising it.
Spirit
Our new speaker box is in progress. More team members means a louder team and more spirit.
Video
Video production is in the process of interviewing key leaders and filming B-roll. Intro and outro graphics are also being developed.
Website
The Website team has been studiously working on the website this year. We are a meeting or two from finishing the front page and are excited for the prospects of this year's website.

By: Spencer Z.-Newsletter
Date: 01/17/2011

Ravonics Revolution has started its build season. This is our 6th season in the robotics competition. This new year has brought on a new and very difficult challenge. This challenge will take much skill and great robot drivers. Our challenge is to build a robot that can pick up inner tubes in the symbol of FIRST. We have done a challenge similar to this in earlier years but this challenge is different because at the end of the challenge we have to deploy a mini robot off our main robot that can climb by its self. We are all eager to begin this build season.

By: Natnael G.-CIO
Date: 10/14/2010

Robotics is up and churning with all groups in full gear. Website has begun designing the website with a new web domain that will be released later on. Animation has received their Safety Animation for the year and are working on brainstorming. Graphic design is drawing up the website and doing other miscellaneous graphics. Video is working on putting together a parent video for the parent meeting on October 28th. Mechanical has split themselves up into two groups, one doing Swerve Drive and the other working on the Army Robot. Working close with CAD on the process, CAD is learning inventor and working on applying their new found skills. Electrical has been working on the speaker box hoping to get it up and running for Cowtown Throwdown. Programming on the other hand has gone into full learning mode. The financial groups have begun work on a new business plan and making us the money we need to head off to competition. Awards has also hit the ground running working on understanding the ideals of FIRST and creating the perfect Chairman's essay. Newsletter and Website content have also been writing away. Overall, Team 1710 has started on the right foot and is on the track for a perfect build season.