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Team 1816 rolled Zazu, newly repaired after its somersault at the Minnesota State Fair this summer, to the Minne-Mini “Breakaway” Regional November 20. The team then kept its fingers crossed and programmers at the ready as the temperamental robot played its way...

It’s time to brush the dust off your 2010 FRC robot and sign up to play at this year’s Minne-Mini Regional. Are you a rookie team and don’t have a robot yet? Don’t let that hold you back! This pre-season practice competition is packed with your first chance to see...

Once again Team 1816 is pleased to be one of the 59 FIRST Robotics teams picked to beta test the new robot software, which will be released to all FRC teams in January 2011.  The Green Machine, which will test C/C++ software and libraries, is not the...

The Green Machine this summer hosted two fundraisers ahead of the 2011 season: In June, team members hosted a garage sale at the home of a member. The sale attracted kids and adults to browse the books, toys, and household goods, as well as to check out our 2010...

Team 1816’s “Gear Eyes” are on the road! Our year-old dark green robot and equipment trailer now proudly highlights Team 1816’s platinum sponsor, Medtronic Inc., our “Gear Eyes” logo, and our website. Edina Robotics thanks its newest sponsor, Banners to Go,...

Edina Robotics FIRST Team 1816’s robot Zazu performed better than ever at the 2010 FIRST Championships in Atlanta, Georgia. Though there were some minor difficulties involving late flights and a hastily-organized pit, the team got off to an...

With new adjustments to the robot, Team 1816-The Green Machine entered the 2010 Minnesota North Star Regional with a fresh strategy for the “Breakaway” game challenge and aimed to dazzle the crowd with Zazu’s prowess, as well as continue to demonstrate their reputable...

The Green Machine participated in the 2010 FIRSTWisconsin Regional, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where we placed 20th at the end of qualifying matches. Although we and our 2010 competition robot, “Zazu” were not picked for the elimination rounds, it was a very...

One of the reasons why many students join FIRST is that it offers something for everyone. One of the activities that only somewhat involves “the robot” is animation. Teams can use Autodesk 3dStudio Max or Maya software to create an animation that answers the...

  With barely hours left in the build season, it’s coming down to the wire. Team members of The Green Machine were busily working on this year’s robot, Zazu, when they received an unexpected visitor to their Edina High School workshop. Steve Jons, of Dow Water...

Get organized and get ready for the 2010 FIRST regional competitions! Team 2220-Blue Twilight and Team 1816-The Green Machine have put together a checklist and tips to help your team ready for the regional competitions, and what to do when you arrive-on-site. Click...

Have you ever wanted to meet the members of The Green Machine? Or are you interested to see what a FIRSTRobotics team does? We have the perfect event for you!  It’s called SPARK:  Sponsors, Parents, Appreciation, Recognition,...