A Program ofIn the case of duct tape… ... if you've got enough of it,you can move the world. - Jamie Hyneman,Mythbusters - | Attention FRC and FTC teams! PTC has listened to FIRST teams and heard that you need more live training! PTC has scheduled 3 LIVE WEBCASTS for FIRST teams! 1. Overview of New Robotics Curriculum for FIRST Teams:Geared to FTC teams,but would be helpful to all FIRST teams! Friday,December 18th [...] [...] TDT wants to help get word out about these great FIRST scholarship opportunities. Even if you’re unable to participate in the call,please visit the FIRST scholarship page or contact Nancy via the contact information given below. FIRST is more than fun,it can help pave your future! _______________________________________________ Richard Levey –FIRST Senior Mentor,Chicago Nancy Rosenberg [...] [...] First Look at the IR Beacon Ken Johnson’s blogged a bit about the IR beacon at the FIRST Tech Challenge blog –it looks like new teams can each get one beacon at a greatly reduced cost sometime next week,which should help immensely with practices! There’s some mention of forming polycarbonate sheeting,too,with a reference [...] [...] Now on YouTube –and here! What a game! [...] Watching the Kick Off video with FL teams at the Orange County Extension Service in Orlando Team Duct Tape joined 11 other teams from around Florida,on Saturday,to watch the new season FL FTC Live Kick-off event that included an early look at the Hot Shot! game video,and an opportunity to examine the new [...] [...] FTC Kits leaving Pitsco! [...] US FIRST has redesigned their website,making it easier to find information and resources on FIRST programs. FIRST is counting down to Jr. FLL and FLL season kick-offs on September 3,and the FTC season kick-off Sept. 12,which we’re going to enjoy with other FTC teams in Orlando. Team Duct Tape is meeting with several [...] [...] Things are heating up as the new FTC season nears,with some intriguing game clues appearing on Ken Johnson’s blog ,and new team member applications filling our mailbox. There’s still time to apply to join Team Duct Tape —just check out our About Us pages to learn more. And STEM ed continues to make [...] [...] | New Season is Just Around the Corner!Our coffers are drained from our World Championship run. Your contributions will help us cover 2012-13 costs for registration,new tools and equipment,and tournament costs. All donations made through Learning is for Everyone are tax deductible as permitted by law. Please type "Team Duct Tape" in the comment section of your Network for Good donation. Thank you! Support TDT with Great Geek Gear!Visit Florida FTC on  |